Check out what a banana can do for you!
 

 
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 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 claims 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 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 crisps. 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 controlour 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 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!"