going bananas...a banana a day keeps the doctor away...

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bananas- helping cure almost everything, from depression to hangovers to warts. you read it right! banana: *an energy booster containing three natural sugars(sucrose, fructose and glucose) the 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 work out. the banana is the number one choice of the world's leading atheletes. *brain power research has shown that the potassium packed fruit can assist learning by making students more alert. *depression according to a recent survey, people suffering from depression felt much better after eating a banana. this is because banana contains trytophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, another type of protein which is known to make you feel more relaxed and happier. *PMS forget the pills. the vitamin b6 bananas contain helps regulate blood glocose levels. *anemia high in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin. *blood pressure high in potassium but low in salt, bananas make for the perfect food to beat high blood pressure. so much so the US food and drug administration has allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruits' ability to reduce the risk of high blood pressure. *constipation high in fiber, bananas can help restore normal bowel movement, helping over come the problem without having to resort to laxatives. *hangover one of the quickest ways to cure a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. the banana calms the stomach and, with the help of honey, replenishes depleted blood sugars, while the milk soothes and rehydrates 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 keeps blood sugar levels up and avoiding morning sickness *mosquito bites before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. many have found it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation. *ulcers the banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. it also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coasting the lining of the stomach. *smoking bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. the b6 and b12 vitamins, as well potassium and magnesium, that bananas contain 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 the body's water balance. *stroke eating banana as part of a regular diet cuts the risk of death by stroke by as much as 40% *warts those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill a wart, take of a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow sido out. carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape. *temperature control many cultures see the banana as a "cooling" fruit, and is especially good for expectant mothers since it can lower both their physical and emotional temperatures. in thailand, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure that their babies are born with a cool demeanor. so..bananas up!!! lets eat bananas!!!! yum! yum! yum! yum! yum!