Guest guest Posted August 18, 2002 Report Share Posted August 18, 2002 > Interesting facts on Bananas. . . > 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 proved 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 your daily > diet. > > 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. > > Depession: > 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 trypotophan, a type of protein that the body > converts into serotonin known to make you relax, improve your mood and > generally make you feel happier. > > 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. > > 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 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. > > PMS: > Forget the pills; eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood > glucose levels, which can affect your mood. > > 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-chroniculcer 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, trypotophan. > > 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 re-balanced 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-know phrase so that we say, " A Banana > a day keeps the doctor away! " > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2002 Report Share Posted August 18, 2002 --Allicia, you definatley keep us in interesting reading on this board. Thanks. I think I will buy some bananas when I try to quit smoking again this week! - In @y..., Allicia21@a... wrote: > > > Interesting facts on Bananas. . . > > 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 proved 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 your daily > > diet. > > > > 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. > > > > Depession: > > 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 trypotophan, a type of protein that the body > > converts into serotonin known to make you relax, improve your mood and > > generally make you feel happier. > > > > 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. > > > > 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 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. > > > > PMS: > > Forget the pills; eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood > > glucose levels, which can affect your mood. > > > > 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-chroniculcer 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, trypotophan. > > > > 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 re-balanced 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-know phrase so that we say, " A Banana > > a day keeps the doctor away! " > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2002 Report Share Posted August 18, 2002 --Allicia, you definatley keep us in interesting reading on this board. Thanks. I think I will buy some bananas when I try to quit smoking again this week! - In @y..., Allicia21@a... wrote: > > > Interesting facts on Bananas. . . > > 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 proved 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 your daily > > diet. > > > > 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. > > > > Depession: > > 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 trypotophan, a type of protein that the body > > converts into serotonin known to make you relax, improve your mood and > > generally make you feel happier. > > > > 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. > > > > 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 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. > > > > PMS: > > Forget the pills; eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood > > glucose levels, which can affect your mood. > > > > 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-chroniculcer 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, trypotophan. > > > > 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 re-balanced 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-know phrase so that we say, " A Banana > > a day keeps the doctor away! " > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2002 Report Share Posted August 18, 2002 --Allicia, you definatley keep us in interesting reading on this board. Thanks. I think I will buy some bananas when I try to quit smoking again this week! - In @y..., Allicia21@a... wrote: > > > Interesting facts on Bananas. . . > > 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 proved 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 your daily > > diet. > > > > 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. > > > > Depession: > > 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 trypotophan, a type of protein that the body > > converts into serotonin known to make you relax, improve your mood and > > generally make you feel happier. > > > > 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. > > > > 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 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. > > > > PMS: > > Forget the pills; eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood > > glucose levels, which can affect your mood. > > > > 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-chroniculcer 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, trypotophan. > > > > 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 re-balanced 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-know phrase so that we say, " A Banana > > a day keeps the doctor away! " > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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