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natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber, a banana

gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has

proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute

workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading

athletes. But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can

also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions,

making it a must to add to our daily diet. Depression: According to a recent

survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt

much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan,

a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin,

known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates

blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood. Anemia: High in iron,

bananas can stimulate the production of haemoglobin in the blood and so helps

in cases of anemia. Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely

high in potassium yet low in salt, making it the perfect to beat blood

pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the

banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the

risk of blood pressure and stroke. Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham

(Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas

at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research

has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils

more alert. Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can

help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without

resorting to laxatives. Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a

hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms

the stomach and, with

the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk

soothes and re-hydrates your system. Heartburn: Bananas have a natural

antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a

banana for soothing relief. Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between

meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness. Mosquito

bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area

with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at

reducing

swelling and irritation. Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help

calm the nervous system. Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of

Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food

like chocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers

found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report

concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our

blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to

keep levels steady. Ulcers: The

banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its

soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without

distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and

reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach. Temperature control:

Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit that can lower both the

physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand, for

example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool

temperature. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD

sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan. Smoking:

Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they

contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body

recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal. Stress: Potassium is a

vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain

and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic

rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced

with the help of a high-potassium banana snack. Strokes: According to

research in "The New England

Journal of Medicine, "eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk

of death by strokes by as much as 40%! Warts: Those keen on natural

alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana

skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the

skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape! So, a banana really is a

natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four

times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five

times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is

also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around. So maybe its

time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, "A banana a day keeps

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