Bananas^^ sya suka pisang^^

Now it is proven scientifically.

Lets eat banana and make the monkeys hungry. Ha ha ha.

A professor at CCNY for a physiological psych class told his 

class about bananas. He said the expression 'going bananas' 

is from the effects of bananas on the brain. Read on:

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 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 perfect 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 ( England ) 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. 

Overweightand 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 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 &Tobacco Use: 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%! 

Warts: 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. Carefully hold the skin i

n place with a plaster or surgical tape!

So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills.

 When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the p

rotein, twice the carbohydrate, 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!' 

PASS IT ON TO YOUR FRIENDS 

PS: Bananas must be the reason monkeys are so happy all 

the time! I will add one here; want a quick shine on our

 shoes?? Take the INSIDE of the banana skin, and rub

 directly on the shoe...polish with dry cloth. Amazing fruit !!!