Banana and me
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 fibre. 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 banana is the number one fruit with 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. 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.
Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood. High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of haemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anaemia. High in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. Potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert. High in fibre, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives. 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.Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief. Snaking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness. Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin and many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation. Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system. The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and it neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.
Other cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. 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. 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.
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 fibre. 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 banana is the number one fruit with 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. 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.
Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood. High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of haemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anaemia. High in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. Potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert. High in fibre, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives. 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.Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief. Snaking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness. Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin and many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation. Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system. The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and it neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.
Other cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. 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. 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.
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