Goin' bananas
With the surge of all sorts of food supplements and snacks to boost our energy, I remain loyal to natural sources of energy. Every morning upon waking up, I take at least three to four glasses or water to cleanse my system. Then, right before jogging, I eat a banana, which tides me over through at least five kilometers around the UP oval. It’s natural and a great source of energy!
Bananas contain three natural sugars — sucrose, fructose, and glucose — combined with fiber. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the world’s leading athletes consider banana as the number one fruit.
Check this out: A banana can help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, which means it is a must for our daily diet.
A banana contains the following: 86 calories in a medium banana, 1 gram of protein, 3 g. of dietary fiber, 26.9 g. carbohydrates, 23.9 g. sugar, 467 mg. potassium, 43 mg. magnesium, 27 mg. phosphorus, 7 mg. calcium, 1.3 mcg. selenium, 4 mg. iron. There are also trace amounts of zinc, manganese, and copper, 95 IU vitamin A, 11 mg. vitamin C, 22.5 mcg. folate (important during pregnancy), 7 mcg. vitamin B6, 6 mg. niacin, 31 mg. pantothenic acid, 67 IU vitamin E.
So, what are you waiting for? Go for it, and go bananas over your banana!
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Children And The Net
Hi Maricel! I read your article re “the Internet and our children.” I am not a mom but have many pamangkins who are so techie and many friends who are moms. It’s good that you published the article so parents can get to know what dangers there are in overexposing their children to the Net. I share the sentiments of Peachy. I guess that kids should be given better alternatives if we want to lessen their overuse or misuse of the Internet. Instead of prohibiting, they should be “”lured” to have greater fun and more enjoyable time through creative family activities and sports.
Bambee Sanchez
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