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Monday, November 23, 2009

Health Benefits of Bananas

Bananas consist mainly of sugars (glucose, fructose and sucrose) and fiber, which makes them ideal for an immediate and slightly prolonged source of energy.

Here is the benefits we can find from bananas:-

1. Reducing Depression: Bananas contain tryptophan, an aminoacid that can be converted to serotonin, leading to improved mood

2. Anemia: Bananas are relatively high in iron, which helps the body's hemoglobin function

3. Constipation and Diarrhea: Due to their content in fiber, they help restore a normal bowel function. In addition, diarrhea usually depletes your body of important electrolytes (of which the most important is potassium, contained in high amounts in bananas). They also contain pectin, a soluble fiber (hydrocolloid) that can help normalize movement through the digestive tract.

4. Eyesight Protection: Research published in the Archives of Ophthalmology has proven that adults consuming at least 3 servings of fruit per day have a reduced risk (by 36%) of developing age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), the primary cause of vision loss in older adults, compared to persons who consume less than 1.5 servings of fruit daily.


5. Healthy Bones: Bananas are an exceptionally rich source of fructooligosaccharide, a compound that nourishes probiotic (friendly) bacteria in the colon. These beneficial bacteria produce enzymes that increase our digestive ability and protect us from unhealthy bacteria infections. Thanks to fructooligosaccharides, probiotic bacteria can increase both in number and functionality, increasing our body's ability to absorb calcium.In addition, green bananas contain indigestible short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) that are very nutrient to the cells that make up the mucosa of the stomach. These cells, when healthy, absorb calcium much more efficiently


6. Healthy Kidney : About 190,000 cases of kidney cancer are diagnosed each year. Research published in the International Journal of Cancer has shown that daily consumption of whole fruits and vegetables, especially bananas, is highly protective to kidney health. The results show that, over a long timeframe (13.4 years), women eating more than 2.5 servings of fruits and vegetable per day cut their risk of kidney cancer by 40%. Among the fruits, bananas were especially protective. Women eating bananas four to six times a week halved their risk of developing the disease compared to those who did not eat this fruit. The conclusion of the study is that frequent consumption of fruits and vegetables, especially bananas, cabbage and root vegetables, may reduce risk of kidney cancer. This is because bananas and many root vegetables contain especially high amounts of antioxidant phenolic compounds, while cabbage is rich in sulfur, necessary for effective detoxification of potential carcinogens.


7. Blood Pressure : Bananas are extremely high in potassium (about 4673mg), yet very low in sodium (1mg), thus having a perfect ratio for preventing high 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.


8. Heartburn : Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.


9. Morning Sickness : Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood-sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.


10. Smoking : Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. They contain vitamins B6 and B12 they contain, as well as potassium and magnesium: these substances help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.


11. Ulcers : This is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicle cases. It also helps reduce acidity and reduces irritation. Bananas stimulate the cells on the internal stomach lining to produce a thicker mucus (which protects against acid). Additionally, bananas contain protease inhibitors that help eliminate bacteria in the stomach that have been pinpointed as a primary cause of ulcers.


12. Nerves : Bananas are high in B vitamins that have been shows to improve nerve function


13. Mosquito Bites : Many people report that rubbing the inside of a banana peel on a mosquito bite is very effective in reducing itching and swelling


14. Stress Relief : Bananas are high in potassium, which helps normalize the hearthbeat and regulate the body's water balance. During periods of high stress, our body's potassium levels tend to be rapidly depleted: eating bananas is a healthy way to rebalance them without using drugs


15. Stroke Risk : According to a study in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can reduce the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Tips Ketika Hadapi Situasi Merbahaya

Kalau berjalan-jalan berseorangan di luar, kemungkinan besar akan menghadapi situasi yang merbahaya.. Gunakan Akal fikiran untuk hadapi situasi tersebut.



Cuba tips berikut:-


1) Jerit sekuat hati
Apabila anda merasa kurang selamat, apa yang perlu anda lakukan adalah menjerit sekuat hati. Ini akan membuatkan penjenayah tersebut panik dan merasa was-was untuk menyerang anda.

Jika penjenayah mengacukan senjata seperti pisau atau pistol ke arah anda dari dalam kereta, lari jauh dari kenderaan itu dan pada masa yang sama menjerit. Ia mungkin akan membuat penjenayah melarikan diri.


2) Gunakan kekuatan tangan
Jika penjenayah menghampiri anda, genggam kedua-dua belah tangan dengan sekuat hati dan tumbuk bertubi-tubi pada muka penjenayah. Anda juga perlu bertindak segera dengan menendang kemaluan penjenayah atau titik-titik yang boleh melemahkan diri seperti mata dan lutut.
Jangan perhatikan satu bahagian tubuh penjenayah sahaja. Sebaliknya lihat secara menyeluruh dan perhatikan mana-mana bahagian yang boleh diserang. Sebagai contoh, jika penjenayah memakai subang, tarik subangnya sekuat hati. Apabila penjenayah tunduk kesakitan, anda boleh lari sambil meminta pertolongan.


3) Teknik 'kunci kaki'
Jangan sesekali membuka kaki lebih luas jika berdepan dengan penjenayah. Ini memberi peluang kepada mereka untuk menjatuhkan anda.
Jika anda sedar ada dinding berhampiran, sasarkan penjenayah ke arah dinding dan humbankannya.


4) Jangan panik
Sekiranya anda sedang berjalan, jangan berkelakuan seolah-olah anda mudah menjadi sasaran seperti berjalan sambil tunduk ketakutan dan sebagainya. Tampilkan diri sebagai seorang yang berani.
Usah pakai barang kemas yang terlalu menonjol untuk mengelak perhatian penjenayah.
Sekiranya bertarung dengan penjenayah, elakkan membuat tendangan atau tumbukan dalam keadaan panik atau menutup mata. Cuba tenangkan diri dan fikir apa yang harus anda lakukan.


5) Penyembur mata
Paling penting, sediakan pewangi semburan (dalam botol kecil) atau semburan lada setiap masa di dalam beg tangan anda. Ancaman bahaya boleh datang pada bila-bila masa. Justeru, sentiasalah membuat persediaan.


6) Gunakan apa juga objek
Gunakan apa sahaja objek di sekeliling untuk mencederakan penjenayah. Sama ada kunci kereta, kasut, batu, kayu, payung atau sebagainya. Anda juga boleh bersedia dengan kunci kereta saat memasuki tempat letak kereta.


7) Jangan mudah menyerah kalah
Jika masih dalam keadaan sedar, lawan dan serang balik. Jangan sesekali menyerah kalah. Salurkan seluruh tenaga pada tangan dan kaki anda untuk mengelakkan anda dicederakan.