The Banana~

* One thought of mine is on this.. if the Banana is so helpful to our physical and mental disorders.. why dont our doctors tell us about this? It makes me kind of upset that they dont inform us of what can help!!

Bethy

> 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 way 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 high 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 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.
>
> 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%!
>
> 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 carbohydrates,
>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

I saw that,they really can be good as with a lot of fruits and veggies! They also make you feel full.

HI Bethy,

Wow, thank you for that info!! I knew they were good for you but didn't realize just how good!!


Think I'll go eat a banana!!
Linda

i love bananas, especially grilled in there skin with honey on top, or just thrown on top of the barbicue yum

i used to eat a lot of bananas when i was a active rock climber, eee when i was a lad, but not so much anymore now i am a couch potato. sighs