Saturday, August 22, 2015

IF YOU THINK BANANAS ARE JUST FOR CHILDREN, THINK AGAIN.

1.       Bananas help overcome depression due to high levels of tryptophan, which is converted into serotonin -- the happy-mood brain neurotransmitter.

2.       Eat two bananas before a strenuous workout to pack an energy punch and sustain your blood sugar.

3.       Protect against muscle cramps during workouts and nighttime leg cramps by eating a banana.

4.       Counteract Calcium loss during urination and build strong bones by supplementing with a banana.

5.       Improve your mood and reduce PMS symptoms by eating a banana, which regulates blood sugar and produces stress-relieving relaxation.

6.       Bananas reduce swelling, protect against type II diabetes, aid weight loss, strengthen the nervous system, and help with the production of white blood cells, all due to high levels of vitamin B-6.

7.       Strengthen your blood and relieve anemia with the added iron from bananas.

8.       High in potassium and low in salt, bananas are officially recognized by the FDA as being able to lower blood pressure and protect against heart attack and stroke.

9.       Rich in pectin, bananas aid digestion and gently chelate toxins and heavy metals from the body.

10.   Bananas act as a prebiotic, stimulating the growth of friendly bacteria in the bowel. They also produce digestive enzymes to assist in absorbing nutrients.

11.   Constipated? High fiber in bananas can help normalize bowel motility.

12.   Got the runs? Bananas are soothing to the digestive tract and help restore lost electrolytes after diarrhoea.

13.   Bananas are a natural antacid, providing relief from acid reflux, heartburn and GERD.

14.   Bananas are the only raw fruit that can be consumed without distress to relieve stomach ulcers by coating the lining of the stomach against corrosive acids. 

15.   Eating bananas will help prevent kidney cancer, protect the eyes against macular degeneration and build strong bones by increasing Calcium absorption.

16.   Bananas make you smarter and help with learning by making you more alert. Eat a banana before an exam to benefit from the high levels of Potassium.

17.   Bananas are high in antioxidants, providing protection from free radicals and chronic disease.

18.   Eating a banana between meals helps stabilize blood sugar and reduces nausea from morning sickness.

19.   Rub a bug bite or hives with the inside of the banana peel to relieve itching and irritation.

20.   Control blood sugar and avoid binging between meals by eating a banana.

21.   Eating a banana can lower the body temperature and cool you down during a fever or on a hot day.

22.   The natural mood-enhancer tryptophan, helps to relieve Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

23.   Quitting smoking? Bananas contain high levels of B-vitamins as well as Potassium and Magnesium for a speedy recovery from the effects of withdrawal.

24.   Remove a wart by placing the inside of a banana peel against the wart and tape it in place.

25.   Rub the inside of a banana peel on your leather shoes or handbag and polish with a dry cloth for a quick shine.

 

Friday, August 7, 2015

5 WAYS POMEGRANATE WOULD CHANGE YOUR LIFE...




 Pomegranate is, if anything, one of the most beneficial fruits known to men and have been used since ancient times as a healing fruit. Used to prevent many forms of cancer, especially prostate cancer in men and even breast cancer in women, pomegranate has regenerative properties, which can heal scars, diminish wrinkles and prevent dark spots from appearing; which makes it an effective natural anti-aging juice. The fruit has been known as a secret youth potion in ancient times and an elixir of youth in modern days.Despite its sweetness in the juices of these fruits, it is actually safe for diabetic and pre-diabetic patients to drink pomegranate juice. Because pomegranate fructose is structured differently, our body doesn’t digest the natural sugar in these fruits as we do normal sugar. In fact, many Western doctors nowadays will put pre-diabetic patients on daily doses of Pomegranate juice for as long as three months up to a year to reverse the effect of early symptoms of diabetes.

Pomegranate Juice Improves Your Heart Health:

Pomegranate juice can have a great impact on health, particularly on the health of the heart, by keeping the arteries flexible and decreasing the inflammation in the lining of the blood vessels. It is known to reduce atherosclerosis, which is one of the leading causes of heart disease. It lowers the risk of blockage in the arteries which can cause a restriction in the flow of blood to the heart and brain. In other words it has an anti-atherogenic effect on the heart.  It lowers the amount of LDL or bad cholesterol that is retained in the body and increases the amount of good cholesterol or HDL.

Pomegranate Juice Reduces Risk Of Cancer:


Pomegranate juice eliminates free radicals from the body and inhibits the growth and development of cancer and other diseases. Its high contents of anti- oxidants stimulate the white blood cells to neutralize toxins in the body thereby promoting a strong and healthy immune system. Pomegranate is believed to induce apoptosis, a process where the cells destroy themselves. Daily intake of a glass of pomegranate juice can slow down the growth of cancerous cells in prostate cancer . Moreover it appears to block aromatase, an enzyme that converts androgen to estrogen, a hormone which plays a crucial role in the development of breast cancer.



Lowers blood pressure: 

Pomegranates help lower blood pressure by preventing the activity of serum angiotensin-converting enzyme. Punicic acid is one of the main constituents of pomegranates that help lower cholesterol, triglycerides and reduce blood pressure. A study has shown that pomegranate components reduce risk factors for heart disease, in patients with diabetes and high LDL levels of the blood.
 

Increases your libido: 

Since ancient times, pomegranates have been considered as a symbol of fertility. According to a researchconducted by researchers from Queen Margaret University, a glass of pomegranate juice boosts testosterone levels in both men and women. This property makes natural aphrodisiac that is great for your sex life. Also, studies suggest that pomegranates contain certain compounds that are similar to sex steroids found in the human system, explaining why it improves sex stamina and desires.

Pomegranate Juice Prevents Anaemia:

Anaemia is a condition caused by the deficiency of red blood cells in the body. Since pomegranate juice contains ample amount of iron it helps in surmounting the red blood cell deficiency in the body. Mixing some candied sugar in pomegranate juice and introducing a couple of drops in the nostrils is a quick fix to control nose bleeds. It is an excellent remedy for red or sore eyes and falling eye lashes.