Monday, January 28, 2008

Bananas..


Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes. But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit.

It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.

Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat 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 pressur! e and stroke.

Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.

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

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

Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.

Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.

Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand, for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.

Smoking & Tobacco Use: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.

Strokes: According to research in "The New England Journal of Medicine, 'eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!

Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!

want a quick shine on our shoes?? Take the INSIDE of the banana skin, and rub directly on the shoe...polish with dry cloth. Amazing fruit

So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, "A banana a day keeps the doctor away!" PASS IT ON TO YOUR FRIENDS


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Sunday, January 27, 2008

Wanna be from Moymoypalaboy

So funny, i love it. check it out.
A home-made video. Kudos to Moymoypalaboy!


American Idol gets Renaldo Lapuz

This Guy is a Filipino, he audition from American Idol. The three judges knew that they were in for a good time. "I am your brother, your best friend forever...We are brothers forever!"American Idol Season 7 Dallas Audition. Be Proud! The World needs more people like Renaldo!


Pinoy Frugal goes to Ongpin!


Its 11 am On a Sunday morning and me and my mom were late. Were going to meet up with some friends from Pinoy Frugal,Our mission is to tour around Ongpin St. Look for cheap but good resto's there. With a little help from our New Friend "Alvin" who lives in Ongpin Duh! Gave us a tour. Tnx Alvin. Anyways I'd like to share with you what happend with our Food Trip.
First Stop # 1
Estero Fast food
We were so hungry at that time and ordered a lot of food. They have fresh seafood, we
had some Calamares, Tofu, Vegetables, Fried Frog Legs * tastes like chicken* and of course Fried Rice!











Second Stop # 2
Fried Siopao! for 14.00/pc
The Best you gotta try this, they also have Spring rolls, Kikiams etc.
And thats Benji btw.

Third Stop # 3
Panciteria Lido
They have this cool coffee makers, it turns the coffee upside down.
I like their pansit ^_^ and House specialty Asado.




And Oh They Deliver!





This was my friend's restaurant but its closed now, just wanna add this we got a lot memories there. Lok Fu Restaurant.


Fourth Stop #4
Salazar Bakery
This bakery has been around for decades.
You can smell the Aroma of freshly baked pastries
even if your'e outside. Yum Yum!

Fifth Stop #5
Lan Zhou La Mien
They have this vegetable dimsum and different kinds of Noodle Soups.

Sixth Stop #6
Xinyilong
Its not your'e typical Bakery, All i can say is they're unique
in terms of presenting their cakes, we like it,its very colorful.
They also have breads like the ones from breadtalk but way
cheaper. Different Varieties of Pastries.


And the last but not the least.
Eng Bee Tin
Hopia and Tikoy Specialties
That's Doy btw and our friends from Pinoy Frugal.


I cant believe all this happend in just one day,
all that good food and all. Ongpin offers a lot
of culture and great food. I hope we can do this
again, I had fun. Let me show you some random
pictures that i took. All pictures were taken from
my mobile phone Sony Ericsson W810i. I love it!











Tuesday, January 1, 2008

M.V. Doulos at Subic

I was Lucky enough to Board this Ship or whatever you call it before they retire it. They're selling cheap books, charity work. The first time I heard about this is on TV Winnie Cordero interviewed some of the crews on the ship. When I first stepped on the ship I saw volunteers from different countries but most of them are from the U.S. They have lots of books ranging from different categories. Its like going inside National Bookstore. Im not sure when exactly they're going to retire the ship but I hope they can help more children and promote/teach how important reading is. I bought a lot of books spending not more than 1,000 pesos. I think I bought around 5-7 books all in all, believe me it cant get any cheaper than that!.

Thats My Cousin Donna I let her Stand infront of this ship so we can see
how big it is.



Busy peeps so Busy looking for books.



Here are some books we bought.


Justin and Haena's Wedding at Subic



Dec. 28 2007. Saint Joseph Church Subic Olongapo.Around 3 pm were so gaga eager to attend my cousin's wedding. The Reception was held in Olongapo Convention Center.A lot of people came hundreds i guess, cant count em'. Ill post some pictures here. They had a lot of visitors from different cities and even countries.A lot of our friends and relatives came to witness their special day.


Allan, Jaymee, my Mom, Auntie Eve, Popo Rosie and my Grandma.






Special Guest Mayor Bong Gordon.







Hmm Yummy Cakes isn't it?





A small speech from my Cousin Jerome Foo also
the best man



A Magnificent Song Number from her Sister Jaymee.