Monday, January 30, 2012

BANANA Facts


Never, put your banana in the refrigerator!!!...
This is interesting. After reading this, you'll never look at a banana in the same way again.

Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A 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 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 our daily diet.

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

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

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 perfect 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 ( England ) 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.

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.

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 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 chips. 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 every two hours to keep levels steady.

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-chronicler 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.

So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. 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.. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say,

 'A BANANA a day keeps the doctor away!'

••►TRAVEL TIPS 101◄••


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             This post is a quick guide meant to assist you in planning your travel undertaking in the near or foreseeable  future. I hope I could at least help ensure your trip will be a success. :)

            These are some (tips) information that I think, based on my experience, will help you out on planning your trip.   



TIP No. 1
 LOW FARE IS GOOD
  
   It is expected that you'll be spending cash whether your desired destination is within the country or abroad. So, I suggest that you go online first to check if there are commercial air-buses/airlines that offers discount, promos or basically has lower fare. This will give you as well ideas what other services they offer for your convenience. 

 CEBUPACIFIC (http://www.cebupacificair.com/) for instance offers promo fares at least I guess monthly not only on domestic flights but on international flights as well. You can book online yourself to lessen hassle on your part. This will assure that you wont be able to miss services they offer for your benefit. Another good thing about this airline is that they have wide payment option on thier payment centers. You can either pay over the counter, through ATM, Bancnet Online, Bank's own website, Phone banking or Mobile phone. 






TIP No. 2 
PLAN YOUR ACTIVITIES AHEAD
    
     For you to be able to maximize your time, I suggest that  you  plan  your  activities  ahead. P l a n n i n g  ahead  is  a  key  component  to managing  your  time. You  don't wanna waste several  hours  of   your vacation in  your  hotel booking  your  activities.   Have   it   organized ahead and take some time to review what activities are available. 


 TIP No. 3
ON SITE SANCTUARY
      In choosing your hotel, find the ones that is near the spots you planned to go. It would be at your most convenience to be able to find a place that is nearby areas where you would want to explore during your vacation. Go online. Usually I do my search at http://www.agoda.com/ to check on hot hotel deals. Its a good place to begin your search. You can find rates suited for your budget. And the reviews on this site will give you an outlook what to expect. 

TIP No. 4
     TRAVEL LIGHT                   Know your destination and your general plan. Do  you   plan   on   swimming  or  hiking?  Will  you need a warm clothing?  It  would be much  easier  for  you  to choose the essential things to bring if you know your activities.Dress for comfort.Learn   about  where you  are  travelling to determine if you need to bring anything special that is difficult to find where you are going (such as bug spray or sun screen).
   
       Use a bag that is light weight and easy to carry.    I use a separate bag for all the important things that I would need;      cellphones, money, ID, credit cards  and other documents;  And another separate bag for my toiletries so  that  it would be easy for me to find them if I ever need it. 

  
       

            
    TIP No. 5
  CURRENCY CHANGE 

      Travelling abroad? Hmmm.. Might as well consider these following tips on this link, http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41282577/ns/travel-travel_tips/t/traveling-abroad-how-exchange-currency/#.TydFelzOwnw.

TIP No. 6
  BE ALERT AND BE CULTURE SENSITIVE 



            
                 TIP No. 7
           ASK QUESTION 

             
          When travelling to some place new don't be afraid to ask question. 



                                         TIP No. 8
             DON'T FORGET TO BRING YOUR C-A-M-E-R-A 

              Of course, don't forget to pack your camera, memory card and USB cable. It's one thing you have to do while you're travelling. With a camera you'll be able to capture your travel activities and other unique sights on your journey for personal documentation.

                Capture those unforgettable moments!. 


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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

This is ME..

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         Either by choice or by chance, you’ve reached my blog. Not just my blog, but the first post of my blog. Perhaps taking a look at my inaugural post will be cool if sometime in the future I can accumulate thousands of interesting and insightful posts, all of which rank atop Google’s search results and bring me enormous fame and glory.(*LOL, I wish!*) Though this is obviously (not) the ultimate goal.Well, I guess the first step is to introduce myself. 

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             Who am  I?. I am AMIRA SULTANA D. AMISTAD,of legal age and I'm a Registered Nurse. I'm new to the blog-sphere and I'm hoping to get acquainted with all the different bloggers around.^^, This blog is my repository of experiences in my quest in life and other things I want to talk about.I am not sure how it will go at the moment,but I sure hope I shall be able to write some useful and sensible blogs.


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For more about me, check me out on my Facebook account: http://www.facebook.com/amira.amistad
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