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After Reading THIS, you'll NEVER look at a Banana in the same way again!Bananas:

Containing three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucosecombined with

fiber, a banana gives an instant, sustained andsubstantial boost of energy.

Research has proven that just two bananasprovide enough energy for a strenuous

90-minute workout. No wonder thebanana is the number one fruit with the world's

leading athletes. Butenergy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It

can alsohelp overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses

andconditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet. Depression:

According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongstpeople suffering from

depression, many felt much better after eating abanana. This is because

bananas contain tryptophan, a type of proteinthat the body converts into

serotonin, known to make you relax, improveyour mood and generally make you

feel happier. PMS:

Forget the pills -- eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it containsregulates blood

glucose levels, which can affect your mood. Anemia:

High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobinin the blood and

so helps in cases of anemia. Blood Pressure:

This unique tropical fruit is extremely high inpotassium yet low in salt, making

it the perfect way to beat bloodpressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug

Administration has justallowed the banana industry to make official claims for

the fruit'sability to reduce the risk of blood pressure stroke. Brain Power:

200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helpedthrough their exams

this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, andlunch in a bid to boost

their brain power. Research has shown that thepotassium-packed fruit can assist

learning by making pupils more alert. Heartburn:

Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if yousuffer from

heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief. Morning Sickness:

Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep bloodsugar levels up and avoid

morning sickness. Mosquito bites:

Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbingthe affected area with the

inside of a banana skin. Many people find itamazingly successful at reducing

swelling and irritation. Nerves:

Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervoussystem. Overweight and at work?

Studies at the Institute of Psychology inAustria found pressure at work leads to

gorging on comfort food likechocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital

patients, researchersfound the most obese were more likely to be in

high-pressure jobs. Thereport concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food

cravings, we need tocontrol our blood sugar levels by snacking on high

carbohydrate foodsevery two hours to keep levels steady. Ulcers:

The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinaldisorders because of

its soft texture and smoothness. It is the onlyraw fruit that can be eaten

without distress in over-chronicler cases.It also neutralizes over-acidity and

reduces irritation by coating thelining of the stomach. Temperature control:

Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling"fruit that can lower both the

physical and emotional temperature ofexpectant mothers. In Thailand, for

example, pregnant women eat bananasto 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 theheartbeat, sends oxygen

to the brain and regulates your body's waterbalance. When we are stressed, our

metabolic rate rises, therebyreducing our potassium levels. These can be

rebalanced with the help ofa 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 bystrokes 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!" You might want to pass this tidbit to

your friends!!!!Be Blessed!