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| Posted On: | 01-Apr-2005 |
| From: | David Evans [dkevans.....edu] |
| Subject: | [roatan] BANANAS |
> Dear list members...I found this of interest...the banana was introduced into the Caribbean from, I think, India, by a Monk in 1502, and on Roatan there are at least 15 varieties, 8 of which I have on my small place alone, and this is not counting all the varieties of plantains as well All the best...dke http://www.thejudasbird.com > > After Reading THIS, you'll NEVER look at a banana in the same way again! > > > > > > Bananas: Containing 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, known to make you relax, improve your mood and > > generally make you feel happier. > > > > PMS: Forget the pills -- 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 > 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 > > 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. > > > > 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, > > 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!" > > > http://www.roatanet.com To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/roatan/ roatan- : | |
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