Guest guest Posted June 15, 1999 Report Share Posted June 15, 1999 HI I dont know why the bananas help but my wife takes folic acid 7 days a week and the bananas only when taking the mtx. I've been tolds that there is something in the banana that helps the psoriasis. --- CTNATIVE@... wrote: > From: CTNATIVE@... > > Dear , > > Are bananas a good source of Folic Acid? If they > are that may explain why > they help. Did the doctor prescribe 1mg of Folic > acid six days a week > (except for the day she takes her metho!). It is > highly recommended that > those who are on Methotrexate do this. > > Good Luck and thanks for the suggestion. > I for one would love to know about the bananas -- > gosh darn better than more > pill popping! > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > ONElist: the best source for group communications. > > Join a new list today! > === Frost Please note reply to address is now dragon1@.... _________________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 1999 Report Share Posted June 15, 1999 , Keep in mind that she should not take the folic acid on the day of her metho dosing because it will diminish the effects of the Metho. There is a strict rule of so many hours before or after that youLet not take it -- but most doctors in the know about this problem say just skip the one day. Good Luck, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2004 Report Share Posted February 8, 2004 The more I read and study nutrition, the more I believe that all of God's food is good and the only times we will have negative effects is when we do not properly prepare the food or when we are allergic to it. So many theories and so many contradictions and differences of opinion, and yet, we do not have all the answers to what nature has in the food that makes it good for us. Bananas again, are a good example of what I mean. So many theories are concerned about the glycemic index and yet, nature has placed Vitamin B6 in bananas to help regulate the blood sugar. Ron Schmid says the enzyme content of food is proportional to the amount of calories in food. Many worry about the calories in bananas, along with the glycemic index and advise against eating bananas for those trying to lose weight. I have found that eating foods with high enzyme content has helped me control my weight. I run into trouble when I indulge in the refined sugary sweets that, of course, lack the enzymes. Bananas - Very Interesting > > After reading this, you'll NEVER look at the Banana in the same > way > again!! > > Doctors - Home Remedy: > > If you want a quick fix for flagging energy levels > there's no better snack than a banana. 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 (Middles) 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 milk shake, 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. > > Heart burn: > Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body so if > you suffer from heart burn, 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 chronicled 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. > > Quit 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, there by 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 you see 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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Guest guest Posted February 8, 2004 Report Share Posted February 8, 2004 I am not well-versed on the subject of bananas...I do know that I don't generally feel good if I eat them, particularly if they are too starchy or overripe. I am sure they have their place in a traditional diet for some cultures. But those of European descent??? Nevertheless, I do occasionally buy organic ones, in small amounts, to enjoy with peanut butter or almond butter (when just at the peak of ripeness)! I remember hearing fairly recently that the world's banana crops are being threatened (by what???) and that this is very serious for some groups of people who depend on bananas for a significant portion of their food. So what are your feelings about bananas? Kathy > This information came to me today on the internet. I have my > own feelings about eating BANANAS and I am curious what > people in our group know. > > This material may be cryptoadvertizing from the industry > especially since they make no reference to ORGANIC production > (commercial bananas are probably the most heavily sprayed > crop in the world).They are also picked green and ripen > artificially. Several other medical systems such as biodynamics > and macrobiotics eschew the banana. Additonally, this is one of > the fruits that can jack the glycemic index plus bananas acidify > the body. > > Anyway, please read through this when you can and give me > some feedback. Incidentally, I love bananas and do eat an > average of one organic one a day. > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > Subject: Bananas - Very Interesting > > After reading this, you'll NEVER look at the Banana in the same > way > again!! > > Doctors - Home Remedy: > > If you want a quick fix for flagging energy levels > there's no better snack than a banana. 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 (Middles) 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 milk shake, 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. > > Heart burn: > Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body so if > you suffer from heart burn, 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 chronicled 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. > > Quit 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, there by 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 you see 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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Guest guest Posted February 9, 2004 Report Share Posted February 9, 2004 The banana crops are being threatened by the fact that virtually every banana plant/tree in existence is genetically identical. They are all cavendish variety bananas and are propagated by cuttings if I remember correctly. This creates all the problems with pests and disease that you get any time you have monocultural agriculture, but since the banana plants are all so genetically similar (identical?), they are at extreme risk of being wiped out by a disease. As I understand it, there is not currently a specific disease or pest that is spreading wildly. It's just that banana producers are finding it harder and harder to control outbreaks and infestations when they occur. As for healthfulness, I think that bananas are a fairly good food. High glycemic index foods aren't bad unless you're sedentary after eating them. High glycemic index foods (that still have their vitamins and minerals intact) should be used as fuel for physical activity or in moderation. If you're going to be running or kickboxing, playing soccer or basketball, a banana can go a long way toward warding off the first slump. Personally, I really want to try making either a fairly sweet chocolate banana oatmeal stout or a more dry coffee plantain oatmeal stout. Hopefully the cavendish don't go extinct before I get the chance. By the way, it's just the cavendish that is at risk. However, cavendish bananas make up well over 99% of the bananas that we eat, so it would nevertheless be an enormous crisis. realfoodie2003 <realfoodie2003@...> wrote: I am not well-versed on the subject of bananas...I do know that I don't generally feel good if I eat them, particularly if they are too starchy or overripe. I am sure they have their place in a traditional diet for some cultures. But those of European descent??? Nevertheless, I do occasionally buy organic ones, in small amounts, to enjoy with peanut butter or almond butter (when just at the peak of ripeness)! I remember hearing fairly recently that the world's banana crops are being threatened (by what???) and that this is very serious for some groups of people who depend on bananas for a significant portion of their food. So what are your feelings about bananas? Kathy > This information came to me today on the internet. I have my > own feelings about eating BANANAS and I am curious what > people in our group know. > > This material may be cryptoadvertizing from the industry > especially since they make no reference to ORGANIC production > (commercial bananas are probably the most heavily sprayed > crop in the world).They are also picked green and ripen > artificially. Several other medical systems such as biodynamics > and macrobiotics eschew the banana. Additonally, this is one of > the fruits that can jack the glycemic index plus bananas acidify > the body. > > Anyway, please read through this when you can and give me > some feedback. Incidentally, I love bananas and do eat an > average of one organic one a day. > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > Subject: Bananas - Very Interesting > > After reading this, you'll NEVER look at the Banana in the same > way > again!! > > Doctors - Home Remedy: > > If you want a quick fix for flagging energy levels > there's no better snack than a banana. 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 (Middles) 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 milk shake, 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. > > Heart burn: > Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body so if > you suffer from heart burn, 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 chronicled 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. > > Quit 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, there by 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 you see 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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Guest guest Posted March 31, 2004 Report Share Posted March 31, 2004 In a message dated 3/30/2004 11:39:43 PM Eastern Standard Time, writes: Okay, my turn for a stupid question!! How do you fry a banana? You could try plantians. They are in the banana family and are used often in Cuban dishes. If you slice them and fry them in a skillet with a little bit of oil in the pan the result is similar to a potato just a little softer and sweeter. K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2004 Report Share Posted April 25, 2004 I was told bananas are a prebiotic.? Lona My Journal: http://tahomagirl.com The Path of Love brings both ecstasy and suffering, with spiritual lessons to be learned from each... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2004 Report Share Posted April 26, 2004 I've eaten some. I had no problems from it. Meredith Bananas I read s Moritz's book "The Key to Health and Rejuvenation" at the recommendation of many on this list -- and I'm puzzled by something in this book with regard to candida. Moritz claims that bananas can be eaten without affecting candida symptoms. Has anyone found this to be true? I'd love to try a banana -- but I haven't heard that this is possible from any other source. After suffering for weeks after eating an apple last fall, I'm reluctant to try it unless others have found that bananas are OK. Thanks, Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2004 Report Share Posted April 26, 2004 > > I was told bananas are a prebiotic.? > Lona Another way to look at it Lona, is that sure, the good bowel bacteria will grow on banana, but so will many bacteria you want nothing to do with. Banana is not very high in inulin, very low actually, but it is very high in starch and sugar. Seriously limiting starch and sugar, and using more wholesome choices, is the best idea particularly for someone who is prone to cancer (or diabetes, or name another disease...) regards, Duncan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2004 Report Share Posted April 26, 2004 In my opinion much of the Candida gospel is built on myth and misunderstanding. Even when my candida was at its worst, I could eat fruit as long as it was in limited quantities and on an empty stomach. If you follow even just some of s' cleansing advice, you should be able to eat fruit in the near future, even if you can't now. Just paying attention to his eating guidelines, with a few colonics and several liver flushes pretty much knocked out my candida. His is very solid advice. Good luck. g > I read s Moritz's book " The Key to Health and Rejuvenation " at the recommendation of many on this list -- and I'm puzzled by something in this book with regard to candida. Moritz claims that bananas can be eaten without affecting candida symptoms. Has anyone found this to be true? I'd love to try a banana -- but I haven't heard that this is possible from any other source. After suffering for weeks after eating an apple last fall, I'm reluctant to try it unless others have found that bananas are OK. > > Thanks, > Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2004 Report Share Posted April 26, 2004 >Even when my candida was at its worst, I could eat > fruit as long as it was in limited quantities and on an empty stomach. It a good point to make to only eat fruit on an empty stomach. Which for many people is only the case in the morning before anything else is eaten. A person should also not mix different fruits and also wait 20 min or so after after eating fruit before having anything else so it has time to leave the stomach. Fruits are digested in the small intestine and not in the stomach. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2004 Report Share Posted April 26, 2004 > Hi , welcome back, hope your move went well...good to hear from you. Deborah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 BANANAS 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 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 banan! as 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 PMS: Forget the pills -- eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood. Wow Thanks Kathy B. Love and Hugs. Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2005 Report Share Posted August 6, 2005 They are very high glycemic, but watermelon is worse. If you have candida or blood sugar problems, then you would probably want to avoid until you are better,and then only in moderation. We don't eat them anymore because we follow the low glycemic eating plan. -- Bananas Courtesy of Steve Z from MCS-Canada. I always knew there was a good reason why I loved Bananas! But had no idea they were so good for you. On the other hand, you might want to weight the " risks versus the benefits " as our doctors are so fond of saying. When I got Candida I was told not to eat bananas as they have more sugar then any other fruit. Anybody else been told the same thing? Blessings Shan Truth flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like bananas. --lou & dr. bob www.wynman.com 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 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 5,0 00 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! " Banana peel is also good for poison ivy. I like bananas because they have no bones. " everything in moderation ... especially moderation " -- Wolfe lou & dr. bob wynman, lake tahoe Why did we graduate beyond dentistry to our even more rewarding additional profession, Wellness Consultant? Why might YOU want a " Plan B " too? In one word, " freedom " . Info at http://www.wellness-forever.com For details about Lou & Dr. Bob & ideas about dental health, total wellness, politically incorrect philosophy, etc, visit http://www.wynman.com NOTE: We respect your wishes. Please reply with " Delete " in Subject or Message blanks if you'd prefer we don't send email information to you! & if you prefer only certain KINDS of info, we'll accommodate that request too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2005 Report Share Posted August 7, 2005 Actually, if you only look at glycemic index, most fruits would be off your list. That is why you have to also look at glycemic load. Watermelon is actually a very desirable carb with a glycemic load of just 4. Bananas are moderately desirable with a glycemic load of 12. The only " fruit " low glycemic eating rules out include dried fruit like raisins, dates, and figs. The book I use is " Releasing Fat " by Dr. Ray Strand. Glycemic load is defined as the weighted average glycemic index of an individual food multiplied by the percentage of dietary energy (grams of carbs or calories) contained. The concept of glycemic load provides a much better picture of one's response to a particular food. For example, cooked carrots have a medium GI of 49 while its GL is 2.4 (because there are few calories in carrots). This means that eating carrots will not have a strong tendency to spike your blood sugar. However, potatoes have both a high GI and a high GL, which will significantly raise the blood sugar and stimulate a heightened insulin response. None of this matters if you think fruit contributes to candida, which I do not. But it is very important if you are eating a low glycemic diet for good health, weight maintenance, and diabetes prevention. Evie > They are very high glycemic, but watermelon is worse. If you have candida or > blood sugar problems, then you would probably want to avoid until you are > better,and then only in moderation. We don't eat them anymore because we > follow the low glycemic eating plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2005 Report Share Posted August 7, 2005 I have indeed heard this and eat them sparingly, although I do love them so. -- Bananas Courtesy of Steve Z from MCS-Canada. I always knew there was a good reason why I loved Bananas! But had no idea they were so good for you. On the other hand, you might want to weight the " risks versus the benefits " as our doctors are so fond of saying. When I got Candida I was told not to eat bananas as they have more sugar then any other fruit. Anybody else been told the same thing? Blessings Shan Truth flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like bananas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2006 Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 Hi Carolyn: >>also, do you buy bananas when they are green?<< I keep my bananas on the counter as well. However, in order for them not to all get ripe at the same time I will sometimes take two off a nice yellow bunch, two off a slightly green bunch and two off a greener bunch. That way they don't all ripen on the same day. Produce clerks may not like me messing up their nice bunches but well....hmmmm....I guess I don't really care. HAHA!! >>keep them in the fridge?<< I don't know how refridgeration affects the ripening process of bananas I just know that they just don't taste as good when they are cold. I am not sure why but they seem much better at room temperature. Maybe that is just me. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.14.20/234 - Release Date: 18/01/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2006 Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 > I keep my bananas on the counter as well. However, in order for > them not to > all get ripe at the same time I will sometimes take two off a nice yellow > bunch, two off a slightly green bunch and two off a greener > bunch. That way > they don't all ripen on the same day. thankyou for the advice lisa! this makes sense to me... however at zehrs today, they had heaps of bananas, and every single one was green!! today was just not a good day at that store, they were sold out of quite a few things that i buy on a weekly basis... im thinking of going to sobeys or something instead next week....i was feeling frustrated at zehrs today. > I don't know how refridgeration affects the ripening process of bananas I > just know that they just don't taste as good when they are cold. I am not > sure why but they seem much better at room temperature. Maybe that is just > me. i too would think that they would taste better at room temp. so this is my experiment -- im keeping the whole bunch in the fridge and each day im taking one banana off and keeping it on the counter. then i will eat that banana for breakfast the next day, replace it with one from the fridge and so on. i dont know if it is going to work, but its worth a try i think. :*carolyn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 - My first real regurgitation was banana. It stuck so bad it terrified my so I tried throwing it up. I then realised there were other meals waiting there too. Yukky. -- In achalasia , " Peggy Cordero " <pegster@...> wrote: > > I don't eat hot dogs -- but when I try, I am not successful. My big stickage comes from > apples. > > Peggy > > > > > > > > > > Someone, today said they ate chicken and had to go > > > to emergency. > > > > > > In my best 5th grader voice, " GET A CLUE, PEOPLE. > > > YOU CAN " T EAT > > > CHICKEN, DUDE. " > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 my take on this: - bananas have higher carb content than other fruits - ok to use in moderation; not every day while trying to reduce - when I'm consciously doing a modified zig-zag, I do so by having banana, salmon and 1 Tbsp of peanut butter on Thursdays n At 12:16 PM 4/4/2006, you wrote: >I'm just curious if anyone knows the answer. In the original book, bananas >are not on the approved food list. Yet, he uses bananas in some recipes. >I've been craving fresh bananas so I got some for this week, but does anyone >know why they aren't on the approved list yet incorporated into recipes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 my take on this: - bananas have higher carb content than other fruits - ok to use in moderation; not every day while trying to reduce - when I'm consciously doing a modified zig-zag, I do so by having banana, salmon and 1 Tbsp of peanut butter on Thursdays n At 12:16 PM 4/4/2006, you wrote: >I'm just curious if anyone knows the answer. In the original book, bananas >are not on the approved food list. Yet, he uses bananas in some recipes. >I've been craving fresh bananas so I got some for this week, but does anyone >know why they aren't on the approved list yet incorporated into recipes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 I think they're not on the ok to eat every day list b/c they are high in sugar. But I am a picky eater, so I eat them pretty regularly - my feeling is a banana, even with the sugar, is better than junk food, right? > > I'm just curious if anyone knows the answer. In the original book, bananas > are not on the approved food list. Yet, he uses bananas in some recipes. > I've been craving fresh bananas so I got some for this week, but does anyone > know why they aren't on the approved list yet incorporated into recipes? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 I think they're not on the ok to eat every day list b/c they are high in sugar. But I am a picky eater, so I eat them pretty regularly - my feeling is a banana, even with the sugar, is better than junk food, right? > > I'm just curious if anyone knows the answer. In the original book, bananas > are not on the approved food list. Yet, he uses bananas in some recipes. > I've been craving fresh bananas so I got some for this week, but does anyone > know why they aren't on the approved list yet incorporated into recipes? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 Bananas are fine. Kiwi fruit, peaches, pears, plums, apricots, raspberries, blueberries, pineapple, nectarines, grapes, and a slew of other perfectly acceptable fruits aren't on the list either, I'm guessing because it would have made for a pretty long list if he'd included every fruit and vegetable. Remember that the list is a guideline and a starting point. It's not all-inclusive. True, jumbo extra-ripe bananas have a higher sugar content. You could eat small barely-ripe ones if you were concerned about it. Watermelon is on the authorized list though, and it's higher glycemic than a banana. A whey protein shake and a banana may be the single best meal you could eat post-workout. The quick carbs, the quality protein, the potassium, the vitamins, the minerals... all fabulous for muscle recovery. I'm sure that's why Bill talks about bananas in the books and includes them in shake recipes. On 4/4/06, Dr. Val <drval@...> wrote: > I'm just curious if anyone knows the answer. In the original book, bananas > are not on the approved food list. Yet, he uses bananas in some recipes. > I've been craving fresh bananas so I got some for this week, but does anyone > know why they aren't on the approved list yet incorporated into recipes? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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