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Saturday, February 25, 2012

Bananas


Bananas have two times as many carbohydrates as an apple, five times as much Vitamin A and iron and three times as much phosphorus. In addition, bananas are also rich in potassium and natural sugars.
Try eating a banana during that midday lull when you feel tired and sluggish. Instead of drinking caffeine or having a sugary snack, bananas provide a level of energy that lasts longer without the dramatic crash caused by caffeine. Eating only two bananas will give you enough energy to workout .
One of the banana health benefits is that they can help stop constipation. Bananas  lessen the effects of constipation without causing other bowel problems such as diarrhea. Potassium is also helpful for reducing strokes and regulating blood pressure and helps deliver oxygen to the brain. It also helps the mind relax so you feel happier. The potassium in the bananas boosted  brainpower.
Banana help  reduce the effects of a hangover. Similarly, bananas can help people who are trying to quit smoking. The B vitamins and other minerals that they contain reduce the physical and psychological effects of nicotine withdrawal.
Bananas reduce your menstrual pains, and  because of their calming properties, pregnant women often eat bananas to combat their morning sickness.
They also help to replenish the body and restore a healthy blood glucose level. Bananas help to reduce the acidity that some foods can leave in the stomach so it helps treat ulcers.
Before you throw those peels away, rubbing the inside of it along a mosquito bite will help reduce the itching and swelling.