RE: What Can a Banana Do For You? (MikeOO17)

Mon, 12 Apr 2004 22:44:18 GMT

I eat 2.5 per day because my work is so physically demanding.

RE: What Can a Banana Do For You? (nickflnj)

Mon, 12 Apr 2004 07:27:00 GMT

What are the stats for the average banana:

From what I've read, something like 110-125 cals, 23-25g carbs, 1-1.5 g protein, 1-2 g fat?

RE: What Can a Banana Do For You? (Marc David)

Thu, 08 Apr 2004 09:24:40 GMT

would it help if I started having two per day?

Maybe if you were bulking yes.

RE: What Can a Banana Do For You? (Cyclops)

Thu, 08 Apr 2004 00:14:38 GMT

Very cool stuff, I've been having a banana a day since I was a wee boy, would it help if I started having two per day?

RE: What Can a Banana Do For You? (Powerhaus)

Wed, 07 Apr 2004 08:33:36 GMT

No real need, the studies are out showing that most people on th elow-carb diets aren't really cutting their carbs much at all. I am SO NOT surprised!

RE: What Can a Banana Do For You? (jenng)

Wed, 07 Apr 2004 05:38:25 GMT

Sounds like someone on the Banana Council is raging a pre-emptive campaign against the low carb craze.

RE: What Can a Banana Do For You? (MikeOO17)

Tue, 06 Apr 2004 20:30:59 GMT

Dont worry osama, there will always be bananas in captivity!

Great post, but I still cant get around how high they are on the glycemic index.

RE: What Can a Banana Do For You? (osama1234)

Tue, 06 Apr 2004 20:06:59 GMT

and to think poor bananas are soon going to be extinct...

RE: What Can a Banana Do For You? (BrekBoarder4019)

Tue, 06 Apr 2004 12:18:55 GMT

Very interesting... Always good to know you're doing something right all along!

RE: What Can a Banana Do For You? (BucketMan)

Tue, 06 Apr 2004 11:02:17 GMT

Well, my monkey must be different than, because he smokes & drinks constantly!

Anyways, awesome, give yourself 0.05 points for that one marc.

buHahah

RE: What Can a Banana Do For You? (Marc David)

Tue, 06 Apr 2004 09:48:02 GMT

no wonder monkeys don't smoke!

LOL!!

RE: What Can a Banana Do For You? (oel503)

Tue, 06 Apr 2004 09:22:00 GMT

that is really interesting. Who knew a banana could do so much for you, no wonder monkeys don't smoke!

What Can a Banana Do For You? (Marc David)

Tue, 06 Apr 2004 09:01:39 GMT

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 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 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%!

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 in 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 protein, 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!"