Bananas:
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!"
- They give an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy because
of three natural ingredients, sucrose, fructose and glucose combined
with fiber
- Two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90 minute workout
- They contain vitamin B6 which regulates blood glucose levels, which
can affect your mood
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): bananas can help SAD sufferers
because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan
- Potassium is a vital mineral for Stress, 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.
- Morning sickness can be avoided by snacking on bananas beween meals and helps to keep blood sugar levels up
- 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
- Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer
from Heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief
- The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders like Ulcers 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
- Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit or Temperature Conrol 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
- 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
- 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%!
- 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
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