i eat two bana's a day, one with my breakfast, and one with me dinner

 

ive been told that eating banana's everyday aint good for ya :confused: , too much pottasium apperently, does anyone know this for sure

 

and there was me thinking that i was eating healthy now lol

should only have one tbh.

banana's are high in potassium but should be ok as 1 a day. have an apple instead. if you need energy an apple is better then a cup of coffee ;)

didnt know that, and what does too much potasium do to ya???

just found some interesting facts

 

If you want a quick fix for flagging energy levels there's no better snack than a banana.

 

Containing three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose - combined with fiber; a banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy.

 

Research has proved 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 your daily diet.

 

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 the perfect food for helping 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 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.

 

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 trypotophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

 

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.

 

Heart-burn:

 

Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body so if you suffer from heart-burn, 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 crisps. 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 such as bananas every two hours to keep levels steady.

 

PMS:

 

Forget the pills eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

 

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-chronic ulcer cases. 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.

 

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD):

 

Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer, trypotophan.

 

Smoking:

 

Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking, as the high levels of Vitamin C, A1, B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, 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 your body's water-balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, there by reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.

 

Strokes:

 

According to research in 'The New England Journal of Medicine' eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!

 

Warts:

 

Those keen on natural alternatives swear that, if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!

 

So you see, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. In fact, bananas have an exciting nutritional story. They are a good source of fiber, vitamin C, and potassium. One banana has 16% of the fiber, 15% of the vitamin C, and 11% of the potassium we need every day for good health! 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.

 

Here it is, different ways to eat your Banana:

Breakfast:

 

Add sliced bananas to cold cereal; make banana pancakes or banana muffins; make a banana and yogurt shake; add bananas to a bowl of mixed fruit; mix with low fat yogurt.

 

Lunch:

 

Eat a banana with your lunch; add sliced bananas to a fruit salad; make a banana and peanut butter sandwich.

 

Snack:

 

Eat a banana! Make a smoothie.

 

Dessert:

 

Top low fat yogurt or low fat ice cream with sliced bananas; make a low fat banana milk shake.

 

Now you can say, "A Banana a day keeps the doctor away!"

info about potassium

 

 

Minerals help the body perform numerous functions, such as building strong bones, transmitting nerve impulses, making hormones and maintaining a regular heartbeat.

There are two types of minerals - macrominerals and trace minerals. Your body needs larger amounts of macrominerals like calcium, sodium and potassium. Trace minerals, on the other hand, are only needed in small amounts. Common trace minerals include iron, zinc, and selenium.

Other Minerals:

Calcium

Iron

Potassium

Selenium

Sodium

Zinc

 

 

 

 

Potassium, a macromineral, balances water and acid in the blood and body tissues. Potassium is also important for building muscle and metabolizing protein and carbohydrate.

 

How Much Potassium Is Enough?

Although there is no recommended daily allowance (RDA) for potassium, the National Library of Medicine suggests that consuming 2 to 2.5 grams of potassium a day is adequate. Most Americans consume between 2 and 6 grams of potassium each day.

 

People with high blood pressure are often treated with a diet that’s high in potassium but low in sodium called the DASH diet.

 

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Good Sources of Potassium

Good sources of potassium include:

 

Fish, such as salmon, flounder, cod and sardines

Meat, such as beef and chicken

Peas

Lima beans

Tomatoes

Potatoes (especially their skins)

Leafy green vegetables

Citrus fruits

Bananas

Apricots

Melon

Dried fruit

Nuts

Chocolate

Can You Have Too Much or Too Little?

People with chronic diseases or seniors may experience hypokalemia, or potassium deficiency. Potassium depletion may also be caused by vomiting, diarrhea or use of diuretic or cortisone medications. Symptoms of potassium deficiency include fatigue, slow reflexes, muscle weakness and dry skin. If potassium levels are depleted quickly, a person could experience heart problems. If potassium levels are not replenished quickly, a person could suffer heart failure and even death.

 

Too much potassium can lead to hyperkalemia, or increased potassium levels in the blood. People with kidney problems or severe infection may suffer from increased potassium levels.

 

Taking more minerals than you need won't make you healthier. In some cases, taking too much of a mineral can make it hard for your body to absorb other vitamins. But you don’t want to be deficient in minerals, either. You can avoid vitamin and mineral deficiencies by eating a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, protein sources, whole grains and dairy products every day.

by the looks of it i was i'll informed! but i would vary your fruit intake to stop bordom and jibes of "monkey boy"

just found some interesting facts

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 trypotophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

 

 

drop some MDMA (E) best serotonin increase you can find, beat that depression and get high dude :D dont make it right, infact just eat a bannana and be done with it ;)

ive been told that eating banana's everyday aint good for ya

 

...and getting bladdered every weekend is? :rofl:

 

;)

maybe im ok with 2 a day as im working out a lot more these days, its true what it says about stress and depression im feeling a lot better these days

...and getting bladdered every weekend is? :rofl:

 

;)

just a sat nite, and ive even cut that down, cant remember the last time i was really bladdered lol

cheers for the info gaz

hi mate the missus says as long as you dont have kidney problems 2 nannas a day is ok and she used to be a nurse so i trust her lol

cheers bud, not sure what my kidneys are like with the amount of booze i used to put away lol, im sure they are ok

 

do feel much better in myself, but that may be down to the excercising and training, aswell as the stable diet and lack of beer not just the banana's lol

cheers bud, not sure what my kidneys are like with the amount of booze i used to put away lol, im sure they are ok

 

do feel much better in myself, but that may be down to the excercising and training, aswell as the stable diet and lack of beer not just the banana's lol

stop eating them mate if you start to get the urge to go swinging through trees , picking your bum or throwing your poo at people

stop eating them mate if you start to get the urge to go swinging through trees , picking your bum or throwing your poo at people

 

been doing that for years lol

been doing that for years lol

pmsl .....yeah saturday nights when i was young god i miss my youth

i eat two bana's a day, one with my breakfast, and one with me dinner

 

ive been told that eating banana's everyday aint good for ya :confused: , too much pottasium apperently, does anyone know this for sure

 

and there was me thinking that i was eating healthy now lol

 

 

:nana2:

 

Pottasium syonide is defffo bad for you. :nana2: ....Go for Cod and Chips washed down with a pint or 2 of Stellla....... :nana2:

cheers for the info gaz

no problem dude :hyper:

:nana2:

 

Pottasium syonide is defffo bad for you. :nana2: ....Go for Cod and Chips washed down with a pint or 2 of Stellla....... :nana2:

fookin ell, where have you been, a lot has changed since you were last posting on here, i am no longer the drunken bum i used to be, im now just the bum lol

fookin ell, where have you been, a lot has changed since you were last posting on here, i am no longer the drunken bum i used to be, im now just the bum lol

so can we call you bananaZ now :rofl:

so can we call you bananaZ now :rofl:

no just call me addonisZ or fookingoodlookingZ lol :rofl: :rofl:

fookin ell, where have you been, a lot has changed since you were last posting on here, i am no longer the drunken bum i used to be, im now just the bum lol

 

Hi M8. I have become a boring workaholick as I left the wife back in October & had some bills to pay. I did think about selling the Zed to get a new kitchen but came on here & fook that. I have decided to keep her...The Zed that is......it does not drink as much as the wife...LOL... :rofl:

no just call me addonisZ or fookingoodlookingZ lol :rofl: :rofl:

more like VAINZ!

:rofl:

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 trypotophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

 

this has got to be right

have you ever seen a depressed Monkey

i was told that the reason you see sportsmen eating bannanas (like tennis players do) is because they are high in potassium and that stops you cramping up (high impact sprint sport like tennis is espeacilly vunerable esp when it is played in the sun = sweating out of natural salts).

 

I doubt 2 a day does you any harm unless you have kidney or bladder problems and probably does you more good than not eating 2 bannanas a day. But like these nutritionists always say it is best to vary what you have as much as possible to make sure you are covering all basis.