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The sweet taste of honey has made it popular for adding a delicious flavor to make a variety of dishes. Honey can be used to top off a popular favorite or as an ingredient in a main dish or vegetable. It is much healthier than adding artificial flavorings or sugars and creates a more unique taste that will set your food apart from the rest when it comes to taste. Honey recipes can be found in a variety of locations such as in cookbooks or online. Cooks can make use of both liquid honey and Honey crystals. Consider some of these tasteful Honey recipes for your next gathering.
Honey Nut Topping Recipe
This topping can be great to add to pancakes, waffles, cakes, pies, or ice cream sundaes.
Ingredients:
Liquid Honey or Honey Crystals
Peanut Butter
Maple Syrup
Butter
Combine equal parts of each ingredient and whip together. Add to the top of your choice of dishes to add a burst of flavor.
Honey Corn Recipe
This honey recipe turns corn into a family favorite veggie even for the children.
Ingredients:
2 Boxes of Frozen Corn
2 Tablespoons of Butter
2 Tablespoons of Honey
1/ 4 Teaspoon of Salt
3/ 4 Cup of Milk
Place all ingredients in a microwave safe dish. Cover the dish and place in the microwave for 10 minutes.
Honey Biscuits Recipe
Win breakfast over with these tasty biscuits. There is no need for jelly!
Ingredients:
1/4 Cup of Honey
2/3 Cup of Milk
1/3 Cup Shortening
2 Cups of Flour
1/4 Butter
1/2 Tablespoon Salt
Mix flour, salt, and baking soda in a bowl. Cut in the shortening and slowly begin to add the milk. Pour dough onto a surface that has been floured. The dough should be about 1 inch thick and in the shape of a rectangle. Combine the butter and the honey and spread part of the mixture onto of the dough. Roll up the dough and cut into 1 inch thick slices. Place the pieces on a baking sheet and spread the remaining mixture on top. Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees.
Honey Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Give a bit of pizzazz to the traditional Thanksgiving pie.
Ingredients:
1 Can of Packed Pumpkin
3/4 Cup of Honey
1 Cup Evaporated Milk
3 Eggs
2 Tablespoons of All Purpose Flour
1/2 Teaspoon of each: Cinnamon, Ground Ginger, Rum Extract
Pie Crust
Combine all ingredients except for the pie crust. Pour the mixture into the pie crust and bake for 45 minutes at 400 degrees.
Honey Breakfast Energy Booster
Let honey carry out its natural energy boosting effect with this breakfast drink.
Ingredients:
3 Bananas
3 Cups of Milk
3 Tablespoons of Honey or Honey Crystals
1 Tablespoon of Vanilla Extract
Slice bananas and add all ingredients in a blender. Blend until the mixture resembles a smoothie. Serve cold.
Honey crystals are the dry form of honey and are also wonderful to use in recipes to add a sweet effect. They replace sugar 1:1 which makes it easier to measure the appropriate content required. They work well when added to a chicken dish. Honey can be substituted in any recipe that calls for ½ cup or less of sugar. It is a much healthier way to cook. Before adding other sweeteners to foods or beverages, consider your options of honey.

Check out additional cool honey recipes by visiting the Mama Healthy website. While there, you can also try out the new break through dry organic honey crystals sweetener product.

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II. The Main Ingredients Health Benefits
II.A. Honey
The rich golden liquid is the miraculous product made by bees using nectar from flowers. It is considered as one of healthy sweet food for replacing the use of white sugar and artificial sweetener by many people.

Nutrients
1. Carbohydrates
2. Sugars
3. Protein
4. Water
5. Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
6. Niacin (Vitamin B3)
7. Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5)
8. Vitamin B6
9. Folate (Vitamin B9)
10. Vitamin C
11. Calcium
12. Iron
13. Magnesium
14. Phosphorus
15. Potassium
16. Sodium
17. Zinc
18. Etc.

Health benefits
A. health benefits according to studies
1. Acute cough in children
In the investigation of the effectiveness of honey for acute cough in children in ambulatory settings found that Dextromethorphan and honey did not differ significantly on cough frequency (MD -0.49; 95% CI -1.15 to 0.17); cough severity (MD -0.50; 95% CI -1.28 to 0.29), bothersome cough (MD -0.29; 95% CI -1.14 to 0.56) and sleep quality of the children (MD -0.70; 95% CI -1.57 to 0.17) or their parents (MD -0.34; 95% CI -1.24 to 0.55) and concluded that we found insufficient evidence to advise for or against the use of honey for acute cough in children, according to “Honey for acute cough in children” by Oduwole O, Meremikwu MM, Oyo-Ita A, Udoh EE.(a)

2. Wound healing
In the assessment of Potential role of honeyon wound healing found that honey may improve healing times in mild to moderate superficial and partial thickness burns compared with some conventional dressings. Honey dressings as an adjuvant to compression do not significantly increase leg ulcer healing at 12 weeks. There is insufficient evidence to guide clinical practice in other areas. according to “Honey as a topical treatment for wounds” by Jull AB, Rodgers A, Walker N.(b)

3. Antiproliferative effect
In the identification of honey and its effect on keloid fibroblasts found that the methanolic honey extraction has an antiproliferative effect on keloid fibroblasts and a range of volatile compounds has been identified from Tualang honey. The antiproliferative effect of keloid fibroblasts towards Tualang honey may involve cell signaling pathway. Identifying other volatile compounds from different organic solvents should be carried out in future, according to “Antiproliferative effect of methanolic extraction of tualang honey on human keloid fibroblasts” by Nurul Syazana MS, Halim AS, Gan SH, Shamsuddin S.(c)

4. Antibacterial properties
In the classification of Honey possesses therapeutic potential on antibiotic resistance of bacteria
found that Tualang honey exhibited variable activities against different microorganisms, but they were within the same range as those for manuka honey. This result suggests that tualang honey could potentially be used as an alternative therapeutic agent against certain microorganisms, particularly A. baumannii and S. maltophilia, according to “The antibacterial properties of Malaysian tualang honey against wound and enteric microorganisms in comparison to manuka honey” by Tan HT, Rahman RA, Gan SH, Halim AS, Hassan SA, Sulaiman SA, Kirnpal-Kaur B.(d)

5. Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects
In assessment of Tualang honey and its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects found that Tualang honey has almost the equal effects when compared with the conventional treatment in treating alkali injury on rabbit’s eye. Future research with more number of rabbits and control group is warranted to explore the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of Tualang honey, according to “Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of Tualang honey in alkali injury on the eyes of rabbits: experimental animal study” by Bashkaran K, Zunaina E, Bakiah S, Sulaiman SA, Sirajudeen K, Naik V.(e)

6. Etc.

B. Health benefits according to concentration
Energy
Honey contains high amount of glucose and fructose that are simple sugar (monosaccharide) played an important role to enhance energy production in carbohydrate metabolism, as they
are absorbed by the body quickly through insulin and potassium.

C. Other health benefits
1. Antiseptic and antibacterial properties
Recently research study that honey have the antiseptic and antibacterial properties as it increases the immune system in fighting the forming of free radicals causes of inflammation and infection causes of infection due to enzyme glucose oxidase, according to the study of `Antibacterial properties of tualang honey and its effect in burn wound management: a comparative study`by Nasir NA, Halim AS, Singh KK, Dorai AA, Haneef MN., posted in PubMed (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20576085), researchers found that Tualang honey has a bactericidal as well as bacteriostatic effect. It is useful as a dressing, as it is easier to apply and is less sticky compared to Manuka honey. However, for Gram positive bacteria, tualang honey is not as effective as usual care products such as silver-based dressing or medical grade honey dressing.

2. Diabetes chronic wound
External used is proven to be effective for treating diabetes chronic wound that antibiotic can not be used, according to the study of `Safety and efficacy of a new honey ointment on diabetic foot ulcers: a prospective pilot study`by Abdelatif M, Yakoot M, Etmaan M., posted in PubMed (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18376651, researchers indicated that Ninety-six per cent of the patients in groups 1 and 2 responded well, with a complete cure, defined as’complete closure of the ulcer without signs of underlying bone infection’ by the end of week 9 and for the duration of the six-month follow-up period. All of the ulcers in group 1 healed, as did 92% of those in group 2. All patients in group 3 healed following surgical excision, debridement of necrotic tissue and conservative treatment with PEDYPHAR ointment.

3. Phosphorus
Beside providing strength to bones and teeth by working together with calcium according to the study of `[The effect of one year therapy with recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) on growth velocity, calcium-phosphorus metabolism, bone mineral density and changes in body composition in children with growth hormone deficiency (GHD)].[Article in Polish]`by Zak T, Basiak A, Zubkiewicz-Kucharska A, Noczyńska A., posted in PubMed (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20529605), it also works with riboflavin and niacin to improve the digestive system in absorbing vital nutrients.

4. Iron and iron deficiency anemia
Iron is essential for the production of red blood cells and carrying life-giving oxygen to human cells. Deficiency of iron causes anemia, anemia of chronic disease, cough, anemia in pregnancy, etc., leading to reducing blood flow to the reproductive organ according to the study of `The effects of iron deficiency on estradiol-induced suppression of erythropoietin induction in rats: implications of pregnancy-related anemia` by Horiguchi H, Oguma E, Kayama F., posted in PubMed (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15784734)

5. Etc

Side effects

1. Because of the presence of botulinum endospores, children under one year of age should not be given honey
2. Honey may be poison if produced from the flowers of oleanders, rhododendrons, mountain laurels, sheep laurel, and azaleas etc.
3. It may contain traces of heavy metals, pesticides, etc.

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II.B. Corn
Corn is a variety of maize with a high sugar content and prepared as a vegetable. It is a tall plant grass that has large ears with many seeds or kernels. Because of its commercial values, it has been growth in suitable climate all over the world for human consumption and animal foods.

Nutrients
1. Carbohydrates
2. Sugars
3. Dietary fiber
4. Fat
5. Protein
6. Essential Amino Acids
7. Vitamin A
8. Thiamine (Vit. B1)
9.. Niacin (Vit. B3)
10. Folate (Vit. B9)
11. Vitamin C
12. Iron
29.Magnesium
13.Potassium
14. Etc.

Health benefits
A. Health Benefits according to studies
1. Oxidative Stress
In the determination of the contents of total polyphenols, flavonoids, flavonols, flavanols, and anthocyanins of purple corn (Zea mays L.) extracts and their anti oxidative stress found that extract contained various bioactive phenolic compounds that exhibited considerable in vitro antioxidant activity, which correlated well with the decreased MDA formation and increase in activity of endogenous antioxidant enzymes observed in the isolated mouse organs, according to “Purple Corn (Zea mays L.) Phenolic Compounds Profile and Its Assessment as an Agent Against Oxidative Stress in Isolated Mouse Organs” by Ramos-Escudero F, Mu Oz AM, Alvarado-Ort Z C, Alvarado N, Y Ez JA.(a)

2. Antioxidant activity
In the evaluation of the antioxidative phytochemicals of corn and its effect onreducing risk of chronic diseases such as cancer, coronary heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, cataract, and aged-related functional decline found that drying at ambient temperatures (27 degrees C). Alkaline hydrolysates showed very high TPC( total phenolic content), ACL(antioxidant capacity of lipid-soluble substances), and ORAC(radical absorbance capacity) values when compared to methanol and HCl/methanol extracts. High-amylose corn had a better antioxidant capacity than did typical (nonmutant) corn genotypes, according to the study of “High-amylose corn exhibits better antioxidant activity than typical and waxy genotypes” by Li W, Wei CV, White PJ, Beta T.(b)

3. Ratio of saturated to unsaturated fatty acids
In the investigation of the ratio of saturated to unsaturated fatty acids in maize kernels ant it impacts on human and livestock health, found that An 11-bp insertion in the last exon of Zmfatb decreases palmitic acid content and concentration, leading to an optimization of the ratio of saturated to unsaturated fatty acids while having no effect on total oil content, according to the study of “An 11-bp insertion in Zea mays fatb reduces the palmitic acid content of fatty acids in maize grain” by Li L, Li H, Li Q, Yang X, Zheng D, Warburton M, Chai Y, Zhang P, Guo Y, Yan J, Li J.(c)

4. Carotenoid
In the analyzing the nutritional value of staple crops, such as rice (Oryza sativa), maize (Zea mays) and potato (Solanum tuberosum) and its seed Carotenoid found that By focusing on different steps in the carotenoid biosynthesis pathway, it is also possible to generate plants with enhanced levels of several nutritionally-beneficial carotenoid molecules simultaneously, according to the study of “Nutritious crops producing multiple carotenoids–a metabolic balancing act” by Farré G, Bai C, Twyman RM, Capell T, Christou P, Zhu C.(d)

5. Digestive function
In the investigation of L-arginine supplements found in maize and soyabean and theirs effect on intestinal development of weaned piglet, found that indicate that arginine supplementation enhances intestinal growth, development and expression of VEGF in early-weaned pigs fed a maize- and soyabean meal-based diet, according to the study of “Dietary L-arginine supplementation enhances intestinal development and expression of vascular endothelial growth factor in weanling piglets” by Yao K, Guan S, Li T, Huang R, Wu G, Ruan Z, Yin Y.(e)

6. Etc.

B. Health Benefits according to the concentration
1. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine or thiamin)
With the concentration of 25% in one cup of corn, corn may be beneficial in preventing and treating Diabetes and Heart Disease as vitamin B1 analog benfotiamine (BFT) improved cardiac perfusion and reduced cardiomyocyte apoptosis and interstitial fibrosis. In hearts of untreated diabetic mice, the expression and activity of Akt/Pim-1 signaling declined along with O-N-acetylglucosamine modification of Akt, inhibition of pentose phosphate pathway, activation of oxidative stress, and accumulation of glycation end products, according to the study of “Vitamin B1 analog benfotiamine prevents diabetes-induced diastolic dysfunction and heart failure through Akt/Pim-1-mediated survival pathway” by Katare RG, Caporali A, Oikawa A, Meloni M, Emanueli C, Madeddu P.(1)

2. Folate
In the investigation of the prevalence and multifactorial etiology of anemia among Indian human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected children and its effect on anemia, found that Anemia, particularly iron deficiency anemia and anemia of inflammation, is highly prevalent among children with HIV infection. Micronutrient supplements (iron and, folate) combined with ART(antiretroviral therapy) improved anemia in HIV-infected children, according to “The prevalence and etiology of anemia among HIV-infected children in India” by Shet A, Arumugam K, Rajagopalan N, Dinakar C, Krishnamurthy S, Mehta S, Shet AS.(2)

3. Dietary fibers
Daily intake of right amount of fibers can prvent and treat
a. Diabetes, as Increased consumption of vegetables, whole grains, and soluble and insoluble fiber is associated with improved glucose metabolism in both diabetic and nondiabetic individuals. Improvements in insulin sensitivity and glucose homeostasis were more evident in participants following a plant-based diet compared with other commonly used diets, according to the study of “Efficacy of high-fiber diets in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus” by Wolfram T, Ismail-Beigi F.(3)

b. Cholesterol and cardivascular diseases, as the soluble fiber content of legumes and vegetables has also been shown to decrease LDL-C. Current investigations continue to explore this area in depth and examine potential synergies between dietary fiber and other phytochemicals that may lower cholesterol, according to the study of “Effects of soluble dietary fiber on low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and coronary heart disease risk” by Bazzano LA.(4)

4. Vitamin C
In the evaluation of pulmonary dysfunction. and it effects on pulmonary dysfunction found that At present, evidence from randomised-controlled trials is insufficient to recommend a specific role for vitamin C in the treatment of asthma. Further methodologically strong and large-scale randomised controlled trials are needed in order to address the question of the effectiveness of vitamin C in children with asthma but some outcome data showed effectiveness on lung function, symptom scores, IgE levels and inhaled steroid use. One small study showed a significant difference in % drop in FEV1 post-exercise, according to the study of “Vitamin C supplementation for asthma” by Kaur B, Rowe BH, Arnold E.(5)

5. Etc.

C. Other health benefits
1. L-Arginine
L-Arginine besides is a basic component in all cells and the building blocks of protein, it also
is important for nitric oxide synthesis that helps the blood vessel to relax and increases blood flow through out the body, including the reprodtive oragans and heart , thus reducing the risk of infertility (according to the study of “[Effect of L-arginine and polyamines on sperm motility].
[Article in Spanish]” byMéndez JD, Hernández MP., posted in PubMed (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8359705), researchers indicated that It has been suggested that these polyamines have important role as initiators in the spermatic motility processes. Some practical uses for L-arginine are proposed) and heart diseases (according to the study of “Therapeutic role of L-arginine on free radical scavenging system in ischemic heart diseases” by Tripathi P, Misra MK., Posted in PubMed (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20361713) researchers concluded that The present study demonstrates that L-arginine administration may be beneficial to patients with myocardial ischemic disorders, such as acute myocardial infarction and acute angina

2. Threonine
As an essential amino acid, threonine not only helps to reduce the liver fat, but also enhances the balancing of immune system in terms of antibody production to protect from infection and inflammation caused by wound or cut, according to the article of Threonine posted in healthvitaminsguide.com (http://www.healthvitaminsguide.com/aminoacids/threonine.htm)

3. Lysine
Beside promoting bone growth and development by enhancing the body in absorption of calcium (according to the stdy of “Increased metabolism of bone collagen in post-menopausal female osteoporotic femoral heads” Mansell JP, Bailey AJ., posted in PubMed (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12565712) it also helps to build muscle protein and repair tissues, if used combination with vitamin C. (according to the study of “Extracellular matrix-mediated control of aortic smooth muscle cell growth and migration by a combination of ascorbic acid, lysine, proline, and catechins” by Ivanov V, Ivanova S, Roomi MW, Kalinovsky T, Niedzwiecki A, Rath M., posted in PubMed (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18030064)

4. Methionine
Beside helping to helps break down the fatty acids to prevent plague clotting up the arterial walls, it also promotes the immune function in fighting against the forming of free radicals and normalize the body metabolism and growth, according to the study of “Methioninase: a therapeutic for diseases related to altered methionine metabolism and transmethylation: cancer, heart disease, obesity, aging, and Parkinson’s disease” by Hoffman RM, posted in PubMed (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9234067), researchers wrote that Most importantly, we review and hypothesize how the developing therapeutic recombination methioninase (rMETase) can be utilized to cure or prevent all of these diseases.

5. Phenylalanine
Phenylalanine is not said to be effective in treating chronic pain (according to the article of “Analgesic effectiveness of D-phenylalanine in chronic pain patients” by Walsh NE, Ramamurthy S, Schoenfeld L, Hoffman J.posted in PubMed (but also prevents the dvelopment of depression., according to the study of “Precursor control of neurotransmitter synthesis” by Wurtman RJ, Hefti F, Melamed E., posted in PubMed (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6115400)

6. Etc.

Side effect  
 Since it is grow for commercial profit corn may be genetic modifying, and the side effects are still unknown.

II.C. Banana

Banana is the common name of a genus of tropical herbaceous plants. It can grow from 3 to 9 m and belongs to the family of the lily and the orchid.

Nutrients
1. Vitamin B6
2. Vitamin C
3. Fiber
4. Potassium
5. Magnesium
6. Iron

7. Etc.

Health Benefits

A. Health benefits according to studies
1. Weight loss and insulin sensitivity
In the investigation of the effects of native banana starch (NBS) and soy milk (control) on body weight and insulin sensitivity in obese type 2 diabetics found that patients on NBS lost more body weight than when they were on control treatment. Plasma insulin and HOMA-I were reduced after NBS consumption, compared with baseline levels, but not significantly when compared to the control treatment. Results support the use of NBS as part of dietary fiber supplementation, according to “Effects of native banana starch supplementation on body weight and insulin sensitivity in obese type 2 diabetics” by Ble-Castillo JL, Aparicio-Trápala MA, Francisco-Luria MU, Córdova-Uscanga R, Rodríguez-Hernández A, Méndez JD, Díaz-Zagoya JC.(a)

2. Prostate gland enlargement
In the assessment of methanol extract of banana peel (BPEx, 200 mg/kg, p.o.) and its effect on prostate gland enlargement found that BPEx inhibited dose-dependently testosterone-induced cell growth, while the inhibitory activities of BPEx did not appear against dehydrotestosterone-induced cell growth. These results indicate that methanol extract of banana peel can inhibit 5alpha-reductase and might be useful in the treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia, according to “Banana peel extract suppressed prostate gland enlargement in testosterone-treated mice” by Akamine K, Koyama T, Yazawa K.(b)

3. Antioxidants
In the observation of banana flower (BF) and pseudostem (PS) of banana and theirs antioxidant capacity found that the presence of phenolic acids in hemicellulose A and B fractions of BF. These results indicate that BF and PS are rich sources of dietary fiber associated with polyphenols, which could promote health beneficial effects, according to “Banana ( Musa sp. var. elakki bale) Flower and Pseudostem: Dietary Fiber and Associated Antioxidant Capacity” by Bhaskar JJ, S M, Chilkunda ND, Salimath PV.(c)

4. Diabetes
In the identification of Methanol and aqueous extracts of banana flower and pseudostem
found that Banana flower and pseudostem extracts are able to promote glucose uptake into the cells, presumably through glucose transporters 1 and 3, which could be beneficial in diabetes. Glucose uptake is likely promoted by phenolic acids besides other bioactives. It can be hypothesized that consumption of nutraceutical-rich extract of banana flower and pseudostem could replace some amount of insulin being taken for diabetes, according to “Stimulation of glucose uptake by Musa sp. (cv. elakki bale) flower and pseudostem extracts in Ehrlich ascites tumor cells” by Bhaskar JJ, Salimath PV, Nandini CD.(d)

5. Etc.

B. Health benefits according to concentration
1. Vitamin B6
a. Memory Improvements
In the investigation of Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) and Memory Improvements found that The multivitamin improved speed of response on a measure of spatial working memory, according to “”Memory improvements in elderly women following 16 weeks treatment with a combined multivitamin, mineral and herbal supplement : A randomized controlled trial” by Macpherson H, Ellis KA, Sali A, Pipingas A.(I)

b. Anti cancer effects
In the observation of Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) and its anti cancer effects found that vitamin B6 is involved in the methyl donor cycle ant thus, some of the antitumor properties of vitamin B6 may involve an indirect effect on the level of DNA or histone methylation. according to “”Vitamin B6 and cancer: from clinical data to molecularly mechanisms” by Sujol G, Docquier A, Boulahtouf A, Castet-Nicolas A, Cavaillès V.(II)

2. Vitamin C
In the evaluation of pulmonary dysfunction. and it effects on pulmonary dysfunction found that At present, evidence from randomised-controlled trials is insufficient to recommend a specific role for vitamin C in the treatment of asthma. Further methodologically strong and large-scale randomised controlled trials are needed in order to address the question of the effectiveness of vitamin C in children with asthma but some outcome data showed effectiveness on lung function, symptom scores, IgE levels and inhaled steroid use. One small study showed a significant difference in % drop in FEV1 post-exercise, according to the study of “Vitamin C supplementation for asthma” by Kaur B, Rowe BH, Arnold E.(III)

3. Manganese
It is one of important trace in preventing osteoporosis, according to the study of “[Study of estrogen deficiency impact on manganese levels in teeth and mandible of rats after ovariectomy]. [Article in Polish]“ by Rahnama M, Błoniarz J, Zareba S, Swiatkowski W.(IV) and regulating blood sugar level, according to the study of “[An inadequate intake of manganese may favour insulin resistance in girls]. [Article in Spanish]“ by Rodríguez-Rodríguez E, Bermejo LM, López-Sobaler AM, Ortega RM.(V)

4. Dietary fiber
Daily intake of right amount of fibers can prvent and treata. Diabetes, as Increased consumption of vegetables, whole grains, and soluble and insoluble fiber is associated with improved glucose metabolism in both diabetic and nondiabetic individuals. Improvements in insulin sensitivity and glucose homeostasis were more evident in participants following a plant-based diet compared with other commonly used diets, according to the study of “Efficacy of high-fiber diets in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus” by Wolfram T, Ismail-Beigi F.(VI)

5. Potassium
Potassium beside is important in maintaining the regular contraction and relaxation of the muscle, that helps to reducing the risk of hypokalemia, it also helps the lymphatic system in regulating the levels of fluid in the body, thus lessening the risk of lymphedema, swelling caused by the accumulation of lymph fluid. In a study of “Narrative review: evolving concepts in potassium homeostasis and hypokalemia” by Greenlee M, Wingo CS, McDonough AA, Youn JH, Kone BC., posted in PubMed (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19414841), researchers found that recent experimental insights into the participation of feedback and feedforward control mechanisms in potassium homeostasis. New data make clear that feedforward homeostatic responses activate when decreased potassium intake is sensed, even when plasma potassium concentration is still within the normal range and before frank hypokalemia ensues, in addition to the classic feedback activation of renal potassium conservation when plasma potassium concentration decreases.

6. Etc.

C. Other health benefits
1. Antacid
Banana contains antacids, which are alkaline used to neutralize the gastric and secreted by the stomach to digest food and promote ulcer healing by reducing expression of EGF, according to “Antacid talcid activates in gastric mucosa genes encoding for EGF and its receptor. The molecular basis for its ulcer healing action” by Tarnawski AS, Tomikawa M, Ohta M, Sarfeh IJ.(1)

2. Heart diseases
Fiber in banana helps to reduce the risk of heart diseases by binding to bad cholesterol (LDL) and leaving good cholesterol untouched, thus reducing the risk of bad cholesterol cause of plaque building up on the arterial walls, according to “Role of dietary supplements in lowering low-density lipoprotein cholesterol: a review” by Nijjar PS, Burke FM, Bloesch A, Rader DJ.(2)

3. High blood pressure
Banana contains high amount magnesium which is essential for blood vessel to constrict and relax, that increase the proper blood flow, leading to lessening the risk of high blood pressure, according to “A comparison of magnesium sulphate and sildenafil in the treatment of the newborns with persistent pulmonary hypertension: a randomized controlled trial” by Uslu S, Kumtepe S, Bulbul A, Comert S, Bolat F, Nuhoglu A.(3)

4. Constipation
Fiber in banana promotes the movement of the digestive track by binding the hardening waste in large intestine in stool expelling, according to “A dietary fiber mixture versus lactulose in the treatment of childhood constipation: a double-blind randomized controlled trial” by Kokke FT, Scholtens PA, Alles MS, Decates TS, Fiselier TJ, Tolboom JJ, Kimpen JL, Benninga MA.(4)

5. Lymphatic enhancers
Magnesium enhances the potassium minerals in promoting the lymphatic function in regulating the fluid in the body that decreases the risk of water retention.

6. Osteoporosis
Magnesium plays an vital role in promoting the absorption of calcium, by maintaining the proper ratio of them that helps to prevent the loss of bone density, according to “Magnesium deficiency and osteoporosis: animal and human observations” by Rude RK, Gruber HE.(5)

7. Etc.

Side effects
1. Allergic effect Chitinases in banana may cause latex allergic effect in some people.
2. Etc.

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Sources of Honey
(a) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20091616
(b) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22050652
(c) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21943200
(d) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19754926
(e) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21982267

Sources of Corn(a) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22082063
(b) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17227056
(c) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21931818
(d) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21900035
(e) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21219670 

(1) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20107192
(2) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22009132
(3) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20713332
(4) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18937894
(5) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19160185

Sources of Banana
(a) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20623003
(b) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19734683
(c) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22122826
(d) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21384381
(I) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22006207
(II) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22001823
(III) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19160185
(IV) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12870295
(V) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22072339
(VI) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20713332
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