Why Are Monkeys So Happy All The Time?

Ever Wondered Why Monkeys Are So Happy All The Time?

Could it really be because of BANANAS?

Banana is one of the many popular fruits around the world.  It is a fruit high in potassium and is easily available in the stores.  Do you know that the richness of the nutrients inside a banana is even more nutritionally packed than those in an apple!

BANANAS = ENERGY

Contains 3 natural sugars 

a) Sucrose    b) Fructose    c) Glucose 

When Combined with Fiber =  Instant Sustained & Substantial Boost of Energy

2 Bananas = Energy for a Strenuous 90-minute Workout! 

FRUIT CONTENTS CONTEST!

x

1

PROTEIN

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4

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1

CARBOHYDRATES

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2

x

1

PHOSPHOROUS

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3

x

1

VITAMIN A

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5

x

1

IRON

x

5

x

1

OTHER VITAMINS & MINERALS

x

2

So, let's have a look today at more of its benefits! Help overcome depression due to high levels of tryptophan, which is converted into serotonin, the happy-mood brain neurotransmitter. Protect against muscle cramps during workouts and nighttime leg cramps. Counteract calcium loss during urination and build strong bones. Improve your mood and reduce PMS symptoms which regulates blood sugar and produces stress-relieving relaxation. 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. 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. Rich in pectin, bananas aid digestion and gently chelate toxins and heavy metals from the body. Bananas act as a prebiotic, stimulating the growth of friendly bacteria in the bowel. They also produce digestive enzymes to assist in absorbing nutrients. Constipated? High fiber in bananas can help normalize bowel motility. Got the runs? Bananas are soothing to the digestive tract and help restore lost electrolytes after diarrhoea.  Bananas are a natural antacid, providing relief from acid reflux, heartburn and GERD.  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.  Help prevent kidney cancer, protects the eyes against macular degeneration and builds strong bones by increasing calcium absorption.  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.  High in antioxidants, providing free radicals and protection from chronic disease.  Eating a banana between meals helps stabilize blood sugar and reduce nausea from morning sickness.  Rub a bug bite or hives with the inside of the banana peel to relieve itching and irritation.  Control blood sugar and avoid binging between meals by eating a banana.  Can lower the body temperature and cool you during a fever or on a hot day.  The natural mood-enhancer tryptophan, helps to relieve Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).  Quitting smoking? Bananas contain high levels of B-vitamins as well as potassium and magnesium to speed recovery from the effects of withdrawal.  Remove a wart by placing the inside of a piece of banana peel against the wart and taping it in place.  Rub the inside of a banana peel on your leather shoes or handbag and polish with a dry cloth for a quick shine.  Make great snacks and delicious smoothies. Indeed, Bananas must be the reason monkeys are so happy all the time!

So maybe it's time to change that well-known phrase so that we say...A

a day keeps the doctor away!

©Joy Madden, July 2013