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bananaThe New Health Competition - Bananas Versus Apples

Did you know the banana is the natural remedy for many things that ill you? Neither did I. I recently received an email from an aunt of mine with a list of what bananas can do for your health. Bananas, compared to apples, have four times the protein, three times the phosphorus, twice the carbohydrates, five times the vitamin a and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals of apples. Let’s not forget the potassium that is found in a banana.

After reading what a banana can do for the following health issues, you will never ever look at a banana in the same light again.

Anemia
Bananas are high in iron and can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood. This helps with those that have anemia.

Depression
MIND recently did a survey with those that suffer from depression and they found that many of their surveyists felt better after eating a banana. Bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin. Serotonin is a natural chemical that the body uses to help you relax, make you feel happier, and improves your overall mood.

PMS
By eating a banana, instead of taking such pills as Midol or Pamperin, will regulate your blood glucose levels due to the vitamin B6 that bananas contain. This will also help affect your mood swings that are associated with PMS.

Blood Pressure and Stress
Since the banana is high in potassium and low in salt, it can help a person beat high blood pressure. The USFDA has recently allowed the banana industry to make it official that the banana has the ability to reduce the risk of strokes and high blood pressure.

Brain Power
Twickenham School fed 200 students bananas for breakfast, break and lunch this year during their exams to help boost their brain power and another research was done which found that bananas can assist in learning because the pupils who eat bananas are more alert.

Constipation
Due to the fiber content in bananas, this can help alleviate constipation.

Heartburn
If you suffer from heartburn, eat a banana. Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body that can help sooth heartburn.

Morning Sickness
Using a banana as a snack between meals can help keep blood sugar levels up and keep morning sickness at bay.
by Karen Barnes

posted by zeeya @ 8:14 AM