Almost everyone these days talks about how fast life is moving; how there never seems to be enough time to do the things we want to do. Most of us have ever-increasing work and family pressures. And then there’s the information overload about obesity, diets, weight loss and chronic illness, and how healthy eating is a simple, proven solution. And yet, grabbing not-so-healthy fast foods on the run is so tempting.
The truth is, when we do find time to relax we want to be at our best, so
how much easier is it to pick up and peel a nutritious banana. Loaded with essential vitamins and minerals, bananas are a natural energy boost. So make the right choice and nourish your body with yellowy goodness.
Kids are constant energy burning machines, so they need to be topped up regularly with good, nutritious meals and snacks in between. Feeding them biscuits and snacks would seem to be the easy option, but what can be easier than handing out a banana, a source of vital vitamins and minerals, carbohydrate, folate and absolutely no fat nor cholesterol.
We seem to be dealing with a constant barrage of pressures from every angle in our daily lives. The delicate balance between work and family life is a major exercise in itself and the daily grind can test our stamina and reserve. Good nutrition is vital in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Eating well can start with a banana because it’s rich in vitamins and minerals and potassium, a natural hedge against blood pressure problems.
When you shut down the work switch on Friday night and ready yourself for a weekend of sporting and recreational activity, take a mental note: high-energy activity needs food packed with energy replacement nutrition. Bananas are a great start being a source of carbohydrate to keep those muscles singing, plus a host of other vitamins and minerals, the perfect blend of nutrients for healthy, active people. And the bonus? Bananas are totally fat free. Brilliant!
Hard training regimes followed by even harder sport, put incredible demands on your body. The right training and the right foods go hand in hand. Real sportspeople eat 5 to 6 times a day. Carbo foods are essential for topping up the natural fuel used by muscles in exercise. And that’s why many dedicated sportspeople keep a banana or two tucked in their pockets. Playing anything from cricket to track work, bananas are the ideal energy top up.
The work environment can be one of the greatest temptations when it comes to breaking out and eating the wrong sorts of foods. The 3 o’clock slump hits us and we automatically reach for the vending machine for a quick but unhealthy snack. What you really need is a banana. A quick boost of energy to kick up the blood glucose level and get you back to your sharp, focussed self. And the great thing is there’s no fat in bananas.
Once retired from the workforce, no one wants to just turn into a blob. It’s important to keep active in mind and body and even resurrect some of your old hobbies and interests. And while this dramatic change is going on, your eating habits are likely to alter as well. It’s important to eat foods that keep your energy levels up so you can enjoy your new lifestyle and still not worry about an increasing waistline. Bananas are the perfect fruit to add to your daily menu.
Right now, two out of three men and one out of every two women are overweight. The media is rampant with ideas and theories about why this is so, and programmes and diets on how we can all be slim and trim. But the simple way to lose weight is to burn more kilojoules during the day, at the same time eat fewer kilojoules. Bananas are ideal for those wanting to manage their weight because they’re full of essential vitamins and minerals and have absolutely no fat.
