Friday, December 30, 2005

This sh*t is Bananas, B-A-N-A-N-A-S. No really.

*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.

*A banana can help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must for our daily diet.

*According to a recent survey, people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana.

*PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

*Brain Power: 200 students at a school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power.

*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.

*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.

*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, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be re-balanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.

Looks like I’m eating a banana every day from now own. Who'd-a-thunk-it? Click here to read more about bananas.

1 Comments:

At 1/06/2006 12:01 PM, Blogger Jeff said...

Bananas also have ridiculously high levels of tryptophan, the same amino acid found in turkey that puts you right to sleep. So don't eat one if you're about to doze off.

 

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