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Subject: BANANAS - VERY INTERESTING
> > Bananas
> > A professor at CCNY for a physiological
> > psych class told his class about bananas. He said the expression 'going
> > bananas' is from the effects of bananas on the brain.
> >
> > Read on:
> >
> > Never, put your banana in the
> > refrigerator!!!
> > 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.
> >
> >
> > Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas
> > can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer
> > tryptophan.
> >
> > Smoking &Tobacco Use: 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%!
> >
> > 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, 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!'
> >
>
> > Bananas
> > A professor at CCNY for a physiological
> > psych class told his class about bananas. He said the expression 'going
> > bananas' is from the effects of bananas on the brain.
> >
> > Read on:
> >
> > Never, put your banana in the
> > refrigerator!!!
> > 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.
> >
> >
> > Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas
> > can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer
> > tryptophan.
> >
> > Smoking &Tobacco Use: 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%!
> >
> > 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, 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!'
> >
>
