Going Bananas

"Going Bananas" is an expression used by a professor at CCNY for a physiological psych class, telling to his class about the effect of bananas on the brain. Read it! It is some interesting fact!

P/S: Never put the bananas in the refrigerator!! (Don't laugh at it, I saw some of my friends did it!)

Bananas - Contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. Could boost energy. Research proved that 2 bananas provide energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. It is the number one fruit for the world's leading athletes. It not only help us keep fit but to prevent us from a number of illnesses and conditions. ADD BANANAS TO OUR DAILY DIET!


Depression - Survey by MIND shown people suffering from depression felt much better after eating a banana. Trytophan in the banana makes you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) - For the ladies. Forget the pills. Vitamin B6 in banana regulates blood glucose level which could affect your mood.

Anemia - Banana is high in iron, could stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood.

Blood Pressure - Banana is extremely high in potassium and yet low in salt, it is perfect to beat blood pressure. The US Food and Drug Administration just allowed the banana industry to make official claims that bananas could reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke. Research in The New England Journal of Medicine mentioned adding bananas to our regular diet could reduce risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%.

Brain Power - Research shown potassium-packed banana could make students more alert and boost their brain power. 

Constipation - Including bananas in our diet could help to restore normal bowel action because of the fiber in it.

Hangovers - For drinks-loving. Banana milkshake sweetened with honey could cure your hangover.

Morning Sickness - Snacking bananas between meals help avoid morning sickness.

Mosquito bites - I know this sounds weird. But rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin could reduce swell and irritation.

Nerves - B vitamins which is high in bananas calm the nervous system

Overweight - Busy working? Stop eating chocolate and chips. Replace them with bananas (but don't overtake).

Ulcers - Bananas used as dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It could neutralises over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

Smoking and Tobacco Use - Bananas help people trying to give up smoking.

Stress - High-potassium banana normalise the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates our body's water balance.

Quick Shine on Shoes - Take inside of the banana skin and rub directly on the shoe, then polish with dry cloth.

***Information shared here is from an email received by me. Just would like to share with everyone.***