- The Following Are Very
Interesting FACTS abt banana. After reading
this, you'll never look at a
banana
in the same way again.
Bananas
contain 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 try ptophan, 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 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 ( England )
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 chips. 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-chroniclercases.
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.
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!' PS: Bananas must
be the reason
monkeys are so happy all the time!

Jst thot i shld share dis piece of informatn wit u guyz, hapi sunday 2 u all nd enjoy ur day.

And the most ultimate,
eat booli (roasted plantain) now, and nack apako exactly 24 hrs later! It works wonders by turning u to a superman!

Up Bi na na! I have always loved banana

moreeni: Up Bi na na! I have always loved banana

u b alwys b a hapi lady

Totally love bananas...insightful,FP material

Eating fruits in general is very good for your body.

Op tnx..ur on point...BANANA...is my best fruit anytime...anyday...anywhere

Uwc antie Joy. I love banana too