Gnarly
November 9th, 2003, 09:08 PM
I figured this was the most appropraite place for this article.
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The Amazing Banana
By Mr Breakfast
A banana a day keeps the doctor away... and the dermatologist...
and the psychologist... and if current research can be trusted...
death. It seems there's almost no ailment that the banana can't
help cure. The word "banan" is Arabic for finger.
The banana is unique among fruits. Rather than growing on trees,
bananas come from the world's largest herb, Musa sapientium,
which is directly related to the orchid family. They are
believed to be the first fruit farmed by man. Available all year
round, they are currently the most popular fruit in North
America. In February 2002, the International Banana Association
reported that 60% of respondents in a recent study had a banana
for breakfast at least once a week. The Mr Breakfast Institute
of California (MBIC) recommends that bananas be included with
breakfast at least twice a week.
According to a 2003 research project conducted by MBIC, bananas
may aid in alleviating a very long list of ailments.
What Bananas Cure:
Anemia - Because of their high iron content, bananas have the
ability to stimulate hemoglobin production in the bloodstream.
Bone Mass Decay In Salt Eaters - A study at the University of
California at San Francisco discovered that "The potassium
[found in bananas] appears to counteract the bad effects of high-
salt diets by preventing bones from decaying at a fast rate."
Constipation - If you're blocked up, stick a banana in your...
mouth. The banana's high fiber content helps to restore normal
bowel function. It also contain pectin, a water-absorbing
nutrient which aids in firming your stool.
Depression - Like turkey, bananas contain tryptophan, a protein
that converts to the neurotransmitter serotonin. Serotonin is
instrumental in facilitating relaxation. Low levels of serotonin
are believed to cause mood disorders including depression.
High Blood Pressure - The U.S. Food and Drug Association
recently allowed the banana industry to make official claims that
bananas reduce the risk of blood pressure problems.
Nervousness - Bananas are high in the B-complex vitamins, which
are known to have a calming effect on the nervous system.
Strokes - A study of 5,600 people revealed that those with the
lowest intakes of potassium were 50% more likely to suffer a
stroke. The New England Journal of Medicine reported that adding
banana to your regular diet can cut the risk of death by stoke
by as much as 40%.
Ugliness - The Body Shop uses some 250,000 bananas each year in
the manufacture of its beauty products. In Central America,
mashed bananas are used to relieve dry skin. Other homespun
banana beauty treatments include exfoliating masks (blend mashed
bananas with cosmetic clay), hair conditioner (combine mashed
banana with a few drops of almond oil) and hand moisturizing
lotion (mash a banana with 2 pats of butter).
Numerous other conditions are said to be cured by bananas by old
wives, if not yet by scientists. Consider using bananas to
relieve hangovers (blend with milk and honey), heartburn,
morning sickness, mosquito bites and warts (apply the inside of
peel to irritated skin).
The Oxford English Dictionary recognizes the term "going
bananas" as a comical series of actions associated with moneys
picking bananas. But the only comical monkey in these days of
modern science is a fool who doesn't eat bananas.
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BIO:
Los Angeles-based Mr. Breakfast (aka Eddy Chavey) operates and
hosts MrBreakfast.com, the world's #1 website dedicated to
breakfast. The site features over 930 breakfast recipes, over
50 of which include bananas.
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The Amazing Banana
By Mr Breakfast
A banana a day keeps the doctor away... and the dermatologist...
and the psychologist... and if current research can be trusted...
death. It seems there's almost no ailment that the banana can't
help cure. The word "banan" is Arabic for finger.
The banana is unique among fruits. Rather than growing on trees,
bananas come from the world's largest herb, Musa sapientium,
which is directly related to the orchid family. They are
believed to be the first fruit farmed by man. Available all year
round, they are currently the most popular fruit in North
America. In February 2002, the International Banana Association
reported that 60% of respondents in a recent study had a banana
for breakfast at least once a week. The Mr Breakfast Institute
of California (MBIC) recommends that bananas be included with
breakfast at least twice a week.
According to a 2003 research project conducted by MBIC, bananas
may aid in alleviating a very long list of ailments.
What Bananas Cure:
Anemia - Because of their high iron content, bananas have the
ability to stimulate hemoglobin production in the bloodstream.
Bone Mass Decay In Salt Eaters - A study at the University of
California at San Francisco discovered that "The potassium
[found in bananas] appears to counteract the bad effects of high-
salt diets by preventing bones from decaying at a fast rate."
Constipation - If you're blocked up, stick a banana in your...
mouth. The banana's high fiber content helps to restore normal
bowel function. It also contain pectin, a water-absorbing
nutrient which aids in firming your stool.
Depression - Like turkey, bananas contain tryptophan, a protein
that converts to the neurotransmitter serotonin. Serotonin is
instrumental in facilitating relaxation. Low levels of serotonin
are believed to cause mood disorders including depression.
High Blood Pressure - The U.S. Food and Drug Association
recently allowed the banana industry to make official claims that
bananas reduce the risk of blood pressure problems.
Nervousness - Bananas are high in the B-complex vitamins, which
are known to have a calming effect on the nervous system.
Strokes - A study of 5,600 people revealed that those with the
lowest intakes of potassium were 50% more likely to suffer a
stroke. The New England Journal of Medicine reported that adding
banana to your regular diet can cut the risk of death by stoke
by as much as 40%.
Ugliness - The Body Shop uses some 250,000 bananas each year in
the manufacture of its beauty products. In Central America,
mashed bananas are used to relieve dry skin. Other homespun
banana beauty treatments include exfoliating masks (blend mashed
bananas with cosmetic clay), hair conditioner (combine mashed
banana with a few drops of almond oil) and hand moisturizing
lotion (mash a banana with 2 pats of butter).
Numerous other conditions are said to be cured by bananas by old
wives, if not yet by scientists. Consider using bananas to
relieve hangovers (blend with milk and honey), heartburn,
morning sickness, mosquito bites and warts (apply the inside of
peel to irritated skin).
The Oxford English Dictionary recognizes the term "going
bananas" as a comical series of actions associated with moneys
picking bananas. But the only comical monkey in these days of
modern science is a fool who doesn't eat bananas.
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BIO:
Los Angeles-based Mr. Breakfast (aka Eddy Chavey) operates and
hosts MrBreakfast.com, the world's #1 website dedicated to
breakfast. The site features over 930 breakfast recipes, over
50 of which include bananas.