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

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 at etes.   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 claims for the fruit's ability to reduce

the risk of bloo 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 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 Institute of Psychology in Austria 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-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 &nbs 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%!

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!"