{"id":10247,"date":"2009-12-06T22:28:27","date_gmt":"2009-12-07T05:28:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/?p=10247"},"modified":"2009-12-07T23:56:06","modified_gmt":"2009-12-08T06:56:06","slug":"reading-this-will-make-you-want-a-banana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/reading-this-will-make-you-want-a-banana\/","title":{"rendered":"Reading This Will Make You Want A Banana."},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Banana\"<\/a>I haven’t verified the following, but found it very interesting.\u00a0 It was forwarded to me by a friend, and since it’s food related it qualifies to be shared here.\u00a0 I’ll be buying some Bananas tomorrow.\u00a0 Read on to learn about\u00a0the benefits of the Banana<\/a><\/strong>…<\/p>\n

A Physiological Psychology Professor at CCNY<\/a> told his class about Bananas —\u00a0He said the expression “Going Bananas” is from the effects of Bananas on the brain.\u00a0 After reading this, you’ll never look at a Banana in the same way.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Bananas contain three natural sugars – sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. \u00a0A Banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy.\u00a0 Research has proven that just two Bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. \u00a0No wonder the Banana is the number one fruit with the world’s leading athletes.<\/p>\n

But energy isn’t the only way a Banana can help keep fit.\u00a0 It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to a daily diet.<\/p>\n

Depression:<\/strong>\u00a0 According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a Banana. \u00a0This is because Bananas contain tryptophan<\/a>, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.\u00a0<\/p>\n

PMS:<\/strong>\u00a0 Forget the pills – Eat a Banana. \u00a0The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.<\/p>\n

Anemia:<\/strong>\u00a0 High in iron, Bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and thus helps in cases of anemia.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Blood Pressure:<\/strong>\u00a0 This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. \u00a0So 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.<\/p>\n

Brain Power:<\/strong>\u00a0 200 students at a Twickenham Middlesex School in England were helped through their exams this year by eating Bananas at breakfast, during breaks and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. \u00a0Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.<\/p>\n

Constipation:<\/strong>\u00a0 High in fiber, including Bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.<\/p>\n

Hangovers:<\/strong>\u00a0 One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a Banana milkshake sweetened with honey. \u00a0The 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.<\/p>\n

Heartburn:<\/strong>\u00a0 Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a Banana for soothing relief.<\/p>\n

Morning Sickness:<\/strong>\u00a0 Snacking on Bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.<\/p>\n

Mosquito Bites:<\/strong>\u00a0 Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a Banana skin.\u00a0 Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.<\/p>\n

Nerves:<\/strong>\u00a0 Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.<\/p>\n

Ulcers:<\/strong>\u00a0 The Banana is used as a dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. \u00a0It\u2019s the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. \u00a0It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.<\/p>\n

Temperature Control:<\/strong>\u00a0 Many other cultures see Bananas as a “cooling” fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. \u00a0In Thailand, for example, pregnant women eat Bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.<\/p>\n

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD):<\/strong>\u00a0 Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.<\/p>\n

Smoking & Tobacco Use:<\/strong>\u00a0 Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking.\u00a0\u00a0The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.<\/p>\n

Stress:<\/strong>\u00a0 Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body’s water balance. \u00a0When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. \u00a0They can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium Banana snack.<\/p>\n

Strokes:<\/strong>\u00a0 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%.<\/p>\n

Warts:<\/strong>\u00a0 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.\u00a0\u00a0Carefully hold the skin in place with a surgical tape.<\/p>\n

A Banana is truly a natural remedy for many ills. \u00a0When 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. \u00a0It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around, so maybe it\u2019s time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, “A Banana a day keeps the doctor away.<\/strong>”<\/p>\n

And finally, need a quick shine on our shoes? \u00a0Take the inside of the Banana skin and rub it directly on the shoe… Polish with a dry cloth and voila.\u00a0 It\u2019s an amazing fruit!\u00a0 Bananas<\/a> must be the reason monkeys are so happy all the time.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I haven’t verified the following, but found it very interesting.\u00a0 It was forwarded to me by a friend, and since it’s food related it qualifies to be shared here.\u00a0 I’ll be buying some Bananas tomorrow.\u00a0 Read on to learn about\u00a0the benefits of the Banana… A Physiological Psychology Professor at CCNY told his class about Bananas […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[460,1024,1,490,330],"tags":[2005,3949,1878,2012,1406,3948,1243],"yoast_head":"\nReading This Will Make You Want A Banana. - Nibbles of Tidbits, a Food Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/reading-this-will-make-you-want-a-banana\/\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"FoodBlog\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"5 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/reading-this-will-make-you-want-a-banana\/\",\"url\":\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/reading-this-will-make-you-want-a-banana\/\",\"name\":\"Reading This Will Make You Want A Banana. - 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