A word on bannanas.

Discussion in 'General' started by h4rk4t, Jan 3, 2007.

  1. :smoking:

    I've noticed quite a few ppl post stuff on being depressed on here.
    I've also noticed that its mainly because of their eating behavior and basic lifestyle.
    This in no way is saying dont smoke weed, although if you are depressed, and smoke weed, slow down a bit because it has different effects on everyone and all weed is different, so it is probably clouding your mind from thinking.

    Eat your bannanas.
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    Bananas, containing three natural sugars, sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber, give 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 way to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claim 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 that 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 quickets 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 rehydrates your system.

    HEARTBURN:

    Bananas hava 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.

    OVERWEIGHT AND AT WORK?

    Studies at the <st1:place><st1:placeType>Institute</st1:placeType> of <st1:placeName>Psychology</st1:placeName></st1:place> in <st1:country-region><st1:place>Austria</st1:place></st1:country-region> 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 choronicler 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 <st1:country-region><st1:place>Thailand</st1:place></st1:country-region>, 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 re-balanced 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%!

    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!"
     
  2. you are OBSESSED with bananas! however, this is an interesting post lol i like it. :) thanks for sharing
     
  3. yo i'm not a fan of bannanas but you definitly just convinced me to go eat a bannana right now. +rep for the facts man. :smoking:
     
  4. haha thanks guys :poke:
     
  5. Do you have a link? This is very interesting and I'd like to know more. Great post btw.
     
  6. Definitly a fantastic find.
     
  7. B A N A N A S
    Dont you listen to gwen stefani?
     
  8. nope, never herd that song.....
     
  9. Man i must be a loser

    Gwen Stefani sucks, i guess MTV has poisoned my mind with bad music
     
  10. haha no, i've herd of her, but never that song....i dont watch tv often lol im always on my computer either researching or playing wow.
     
  11. haha wow this is quite interesting. i never knew any of this. and gwen stenfani sucks balls in my opinion, she is very very very annoying and her music drives me crazy. please dont hate, thats just my opinion.
     
  12. Interesting post, I'd believe u were actually obsessed with bananas if you could spell the word right, good info though :)
     
  13. Bananas are good. Try sprinkling some sugar on them and theyre even better.
     
  14. +rep man this thread is amazing. im gonna eat a banana today.
     
  15. I usually eat bananas anyway but had no idea they contributed to our well-being this much, great find!
     
  16. one of the most interesting things i've read in a while

    + rep
     
  17. Naw im not obsessed hah, seems like it but im always just bored so i just look up random stuff and find interesting things. Started at totse.com lol but then yea just found better places...totse a good site though.

    EDIT: And sugar on a bannana hmmmmmm
     
  18. im ganna go eat a bannana dude .. serious i think i havent eaten a banana in like a year i dont really like em but im ganna go eat one great find man peace
     
  19. Yeh, totse is a pretty good sight. If you look deep enough theres alot of good info there. :)
     

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