A banana a day keeps the Doctor away

BANANA -A very interesting FACTS MUST SHARE………….This is interesting. After reading this, you’ll never look at a banana in the same way again.

Bananas contain 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 perfect 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 ( England ) 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-chroniclercases. 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.

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 carbohydrate, 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!’

PS: Bananas must be the reason monkeys are so happy all the time! —

 

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Dear All,  We all have the frustrating experience day after day on how quick the fruits perish after purchased and taken home!     For this reason, you and your family will treasure this simple but important piece of information.       I mean how to wash away the chemical on the fruit.        This will also wash away our fears and doubts about the pesticides and chemical covers on the various fruits.   Please share with ALL your family members and friends!   **********************************************************************

EATING FRESH FRUIT

 

 

 

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EATING FRESH FRUITS  This is very informative!  �  We all think eating fruit means just buying fruit, cutting it up and popping it into our mouths. It’s not that easy. It’s important to know how and when to eat fruit.  �  What’s the correct way to eat fruit?  �  IT MEANS NOT EATING FRUIT AFTER A MEAL! FRUIT SHOULD BE EATEN ON ANEMPTY STOMACH.  �  Eating fruit like that plays a major role in detoxifying your system, supplying you with a great deal of energy for weight loss and other life activities..  �  FRUIT ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT FOOD. Let’s say you eat two slices of bread, then a slice of fruit. The slice of fruit is ready to go straight through the stomach into the intestines, but it’s prevented from doing so. �  In the meantime, the whole meal rots and ferments, and turns to acid. The minute the fruit comes into contact with the food in the stomach, and digestive juices, the entire mass of food begins to spoil.  Eat your fruit on an emptystomach, or before your meal! You’ve heard people complain: Every time I eat watermelon I burp, when I eat durian my stomach bloats, when I eat a banana I feel like running to the toilet, etc. This will not happen if you eat the fruit on an empty stomach. Fruit mixes with the putrefying other food and produces gas. Hence, you bloat!  Graying hair, balding, nervous outburst, and dark circles under the eyes – all of these will NOThappen if you eat fruit on an empty stomach.  �  There’s no such thing as some fruits, like orange and lemon are acidic, because all fruit becomes alkaline in our body, according to Dr. Herbert Shelton who did research on this matter. If you have mastered the correct way of eating fruit, you have the Secret of Beauty, Longevity, Health, Energy, Happiness and normal weight.  When you need to drink fruit juice drink only fresh fruit juice, NOT from the cans. Don’t drink juice that has been heated. Don’t eat cooked fruit; you don’t get the nutrients at all. You get only the taste… Cooking destroys all of the vitamins.  Eating a whole fruit is better than drinking the juice. If you should drink the juice, drink it mouthful by mouthful slowly, because you must let it mix with your saliva before swallowing it. You can go on a 3-day fruit-fast to cleanse your body. Eat fruit and drink fruit juice for just 3 days, and you will be surprised when your friends say how radiant you look!  KIWI: Tiny but mighty, and a good source of potassium, magnesium, vitamin E fiber. Its vitamin C content is twice that of an orange!  AN APPLE a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low vitamin C content, it has antioxidants flavonoids which enhances the activity of vitamin C, thereby helping to lower the risk of colon cancer, heart attack stroke.  STRAWBERRY: Protective Fruit. Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits protect the body from cancer-causing, blood vessel-clogging free radicals.  �  EATING 2 – 4 ORANGES oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent dissolve kidney stones, and reduce the risk of colon cancer.  WATERMELON: Coolest thirst quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione, which helps boost our immune system. Also a key source of lycopene, the cancer-fighting oxidant. Also found in watermelon: Vitamin C Potassium.. GUAVA PAPAYA: Top awards for vitamin C. They are the clear winners for their high vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber, which helps prevent constipation. Papaya is rich in carotene, good for your eyes..  Drinking Cold water after a meal = Cancer! Can u believe this? For those who like to drink cold water, this applies to you. It’s nice to have a cold drink after a meal, however, the cold water will solidify the oily stuff that you’ve just consumed, which  slows digestion. Once this ‘sludge’ reacts with the acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food. It will line the intestine. Very soon, this will turn into fats and lead to cancer.. It is best to drink hot soup or warm water after a meal.  A serious note about heart attacks  HEART ATTACK PROCEDURE  Women should know that not every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting. Be aware of intense pain in the jaw. You may never have the first chest pain during the course of a heart attack. Nausea and intense sweating are also common symptoms. Sixty percent of people who have a heart attack while they’re asleep do not wake up. Pain in the jaw can wake you from a sound sleep. Be careful, and be aware. The more we know, the better our chance to survive.  �  A cardiologist said if everyone who gets this mail sends it to 10 people, you can be sure that we’ll save at least one life.  It may even be your own life!   **************************************************

MIND BLOWING FOOD FACTS

 Mind-blowing food facts! part-1

 

1 Pineapple is a natural painkiller The fruit contains anti-inflammatory enzymes that bring pain relief from conditions such as arthritis, according to a study at Reading University.

2 Pomegranate juice could prevent a heart attack This wonder juice is believed to improve blood flow to the heart and lower blood pressure. 

3 Onions are natural antibiotics They might make your breath pong but onions contain allicin, a powerful antibiotic that also protects the circulatory system.

4 Mushrooms can ward off colds They contain more of an immune-boosting antioxidant called ergothioneine than any other food, say researchers at Pennsylvania State University.

6 Blueberries can boost memory A study at Tufts University in Bostonshowed eating half a cup of this fruit regularly could delay age-related deterioration in co-ordination and short-term memory.

8 Eat chocolate, live longer Hurray! Harvard University scientists say that eating a couple of chocolate bars a week could extend your life by almost a year. 

9 Grapefruit juice can stop medicine working If you’re taking medication, avoid washing it down with grapefruit juice as there is evidence that it prevents some drugs being broken down. 

10 You should never drink tea or coffee with meals Tannins in tea and coffee prevent absorption of certain nutrients. A cup of tea with a meal will halve the iron you get from it, whereas a glass of orange juice will double it. 

11 Cherries can cure gout Cherries contain compounds that significantly reduce the chemicals in the body which cause joint inflammation. 

12 Eating curry could help prevent Alzheimer’s According to a report in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, a yellow pigment used in curry, curcumin, can stop amyloid plaques in the brain that cause the condition. 

13 Sniffing a lemon could help you beat asthma The UK’s 5.1 million asthmatics could find lemons ease their symptoms. Studies in rats found that breathing improved after they inhaled limonene, the chemical that gives lemons their smell. 

14 Kiwi fruit can improve your eyesight This fuzzy fruit is a surprisingly good source of lutein, an antioxidant that protects your vision. 

15 Garlic can cure mouth ulcers and verrucas Here’s an old wives’ tale that works: halve a clove of garlic, squeeze, and apply a drop of the juice to the offending growth at bedtime. 

16 You can have too little salt Too much salt isn’t good for us but not getting enough can trigger low blood pressure in those susceptible. Consult your GP before making any major diet changes.

17 Figs can delay brittle bone disease Good news for the three million osteoporosis sufferers in the UK – it is possible to slow its progress by eating calcium-packed figs.

18 Soya can mimic breast cancer drugs A team of Cambridge researchers discovered that a diet high in soya can have a similar effect to anti-cancer drug Tamoxifen. 

19 Barbecued-food can cause cancer Eating meat that’s chargrilled or burnt could lead to stomach, pancreatic, colon and breast cancer because it creates high levels of carcinogenic compounds. 

20 Cinnamon can help diabetics Just half a teaspoon a day of this spice can significantly reduce blood sugar levels in diabetics, says US research. 

21 Chillies can help you breath more easily Capsaicin, which occurs in chillies, shrinks the mucous membranes which can ease blocked noses and sinuses. 

22 Watermelon is good for the prostate Men will be glad to know that the red flesh contains the antioxidant Lycopene, which helps keep the prostate gland healthy. 

23 Coriander can lower your cholesterol levels This aromatic herb can reduce cholesterol levels and prevent heart problems.

24 Nibbling nuts can prevent blood clots Nuts boost nitric oxide, a compound that relaxes blood vessels and eases blood flow. 

25 Banish bad breath with natural yoghurt A few spoonfuls of natural yoghurt can neutralise halitosis, according to Japanese researchers.

EAT MORE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES FOR A HEALTHY LIFE

 

 

 

 

 

 

It’s always nice to be able to recommend people eat more of something, so here goes: eat more fruit and vege, in fact, eat lots.  They’re full of good stuff. Michael Pollan (famous food author) said it well “eat food, not too much, mostly plants”.  Try thinking of fruit and vegetables as an essential part of meals – no meal is complete without one or the other.  Fruit also makes a tasty, convenient, portable snack; or sweet treat after a meal. A simple way of knowing you’re getting enough vegetables is to make about half your lunch and dinner non-starchy vegetables.   They are full of goodness and help fill you up with few calories.    About one-quarter of your plate should be starchy foods.  This includes the starchy vegetables: potato, kumara, parsnip, sweetcorn, cassava, tapioca, manioc, breadfruit, and green banana.  All other veges are non-starchy. Finding it hard to make vegetables a bit more interesting?  Here are some ideas that might help you get started: Broccoli: cut broccoli into small florets and add lemon juice and lemon zest; sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds; or make a broccoli salad Cabbage: stir fry with lime juice, baby sweetcorn, and coriander leaves; or spice up your standard coleslaw with red capsicum and corn kernels   Corn: barbeque corn on the cob until lightly chargrilled Pumpkin: sprinkle with cumin or nutmeg and roast; roast or boil then add reduced-salt chicken stock and blend to make pumpkin soup; or cook and mix with wilted spinach and feta, coat with breadcrumbs and pan fry Green beans: cook beans, then top with canned Moroccan flavoured tomatoes Spinach: wilt and serve with sliced almonds or a sprinkle of parmesan cheese Parsnip: make a mash with parsnip, carrot, and orange zest Potato: mash potato and kumara together, sprinkle with breadcrumbs and edam cheese and grill; alternatively you could grate them, mould into patties and pan fry; or pop a whole spud in the microwave, cook and stuff with your favourite fillings Tomatoes: drizzle lightly with olive oil, slow roast in the oven at a low temperature for an hour along with some garlic cloves and rosemary

 

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EXOTIC FRUITS

Did you know that right fruit can enhance your love making and increase your libido? Fruits are nature’s candy. They are a perfect substitute for cakes, cookies, and candies. 
There’s something very sensual about taking a bite of a fruit that has a firm exterior, and experiencing the explosion of sweet succulent juice released in your mouth. Virtually every fruit is packed with vitamins and nutrients.

It is no doubt, healthier to eat the whole fruit because its fiber is extremely healthy for the digestive system. Try freezing fruits such as grapes or strawberries and eat them as delicious dessert treats. They will take longer to eat, and their frozen consistency makes eating them feel like eating a popsicle.

Pomegranate- Best know for boosting sex drive, pomegranate helps the body produce (NO) or nitric oxide which helps to open up blood vessels and increase blood flow which is great news for the libido. During a study into the benefits of pomegranate on lowering blood pressure and reducing the the risk of heart disease.

Scientists found that drinking pomegranate juice can actually increase sex drive. A number of couples were given pomegranate juice to drink then asked to perform some erotic activities and couples who drank the pomegranate juice showed elevated levels of sexual interest.

Apples: An apple a day has been said to elevate moods and work as an antidepressant. An apple has multiple symbolic meanings, many of which are sexual. Erotic associations linked apples to female breasts, while the core of an apple cut in half has often been compared to a woman’s vagina. According to folklore, the apple is one of many foods believed to possess aphrodisiac powers.

Bananas- Banana has a pleasing, phallic shape; they are rich in the potassium and B vitamins necessary for sex hormone production. Additionally, the high content of chelating minerals and an enzyme called bromelain in bananas is said to aid in boosting male erectile efficiency. So eat banana, and then drive your lover bananas! Again, bananas are mood enhancers and can serve as mild sedatives because they contain tryptophan. It relaxes us, improves our mood and makes us feel happy, which is why people suffering from depression get a boost after eating bananas.

Berries- Raspberries, strawberries, cherries, and other berries are sweet and delicious. The perfect foods for seductive hand-feeding, they are also high in vitamin C and make a sweet light dessert. Dip them in a small amount of light or fat-free whipped cream and lick them slowly for further sensual pleasure. In Asia, goji berries are known as a strong sexual tonic. They increase testosterone levels, which stimulates libido in both men and women. Furthermore, they improve overall stamina, mood and wellbeing, all of which are vital for an optimum sex life.

Mangos- Mangos are exotic, flavorful, and juicy. The mango is an extremely healthful fruit, loaded with vitamins A and C. It is ideal for dieting because its high fiber content makes it filling. It also works as a gentle laxative or diuretic. The slippery mango, is a fruit that inspired a verse in the Kamasutra–“Sucking The Mango”–as a technique to please the lingam.

Oranges- This yummy fruit has served as an aphrodisiac in China, and as a holiday treat in many cultures. Oranges are loaded with vitamin C. In fact over 100 percent of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C is contained in a single orange. Oranges provide other benefits, including important amounts of potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus. Anthocyanins, which give blood oranges their red hue, may be helpful in preventing some cancers. All varieties of oranges boast a significant amount of fiber, vitamin A, and folate. They also have only about seventy calories each..

Passion Fruit- Of course, passion fruit on this passion-filled diet is a natural. Passion fruit is a perfect food for hand feeding your lover. 

Peaches – Well know for its seductive shape. The crease in the fruit resembles the lips of the woman’s vagina. Peaches also contain vitamins and minerals that contribute to your health and well-being. Low in calories-one cup of sliced peaches has only 60 calories-and composed of 80 percent water, peaches are a great weapon for waist-watching singles. Plus, the fiber found in peaches acts as a mild laxative, making sure irregularities do not come in between you and your love life.

Pears-Pears are a very appropriate fruit for a diet in which you are working as a pair! This fruit has a lovely, phallic shape and is filled with minerals. Very low in calories and sodium and full of fiber, pears are a great supplement to a weight loss diet. The pear also contains a lot of potassium, which is critical, together with calcium, to the process of bone formation. It is also important for the proper regulation of liquids in the body and for the well-being of the nervous system.

Pineapples – A glass of fresh pineapple juice is especially vitalizing. For aphrodisiac effect, eat sliced pineapples with chili powder or mix with honey and rum. A small glass of the fruit’s juice taken daily promotes energies of love. Rich in vitamin C, pineapples are used in homeopathic treatment for impotence. Add a pineapple spear to an occasional sweet rum drink for a tasty prelude to an evening of passion.

Watermelon- Watermelon is rich with citrulline, an amino acid that helps improve blood flow to the heart and genitalia, as well as to the rest of the body. Citrulline is highly effective at relaxing blood vessels, producing an effect similar to drugs like Viagra. Result: Increased blood flow to your sexual organs.

Be creative with your menu and take your love life to new heights.

Ref: The Ultimate Sex Diet by Kerry Mccloskey

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