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>Bananas ... A Miracle Food???>>>This is interesting. After Reading this, you'll never look at a banana in>the same way again. Bananas. Containing three 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 hemoglobin 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 the doctor away!">>PASS IT ON TO YOUR FRIENDS!>PS: Bananas must be the reason monkeys are so happy all the time!

 

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