10/06/2021
''BANANAS”
Very interesting FACTS!
This is interesting. 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 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 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-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.
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!'
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