BANANAS, anyone??? (NO QUESTION...just want you to know!)?

Question

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, which is known to

make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel

happier.

PMS:

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

that 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

and 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!"

Answer 1

Wow! you sure gave us a lot of information about Bananas. May I ask what brought on this urge you seem to have for giving us all of this information?
As far as I can see, your information is correct, but I have one problem as I am sure others do also. I can't have high levels of potassium in my body or I swell up internally and stop breathing. As this is not something I enjoy doing, I do not eat bananas every day.
I do love them and I love banana muffins even more. but I love breathing the most.

Answer 2

Wow !
That was some question or statement or whatever !
I Feel Like Having a Banana !
Because I am going Bananas !
The longest question is this ? If I am not wrong ;-)
Have a Nice day !
And don't forget to have a Banana since the lady has been so nice to point it out !
GO BANANAS !
Have a Banana !
Have a whole bunch of Bananas!
Eat nothing but Bananas !
I like Banana !

Answer 3

Tryptophan is in fact an amino acid and not a protein at all.Protein are long chais of amino acids connected by peptide bounds.So just how trustworthy is this information that violates the community guidelines.Tryptophan in large amonts has also been associated with some blood disorders.That's why it was removed from the open market years ago as a supplement.People giving out facts should make sure that th facts are strait first.That's my answer to this STATEMENT.

Answer 4

Bananas, nature's most perfect food. You did, however, forget to mention that a banana after a workout helps relieve and prevent cramps due to the amount of potassium they contain.

Yes, bananas. Eat bananas. Many bananas.

Answer 5

Thanx for the info. I love bananas

Answer 6

Now I know , y females crave bananas

Answer 7

yes i have 99 bananas everyday

Answer 8

Finally u 've gone bananas.....
but u didn't tell us which one do u prefer?
The straight ones or the bended?

Answer 9

ha i knew that already but now im answering it 4 points and yea it would help if u put me as best answer

Answer 10

But I hate bananas! :(