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Ten reasons why I blog

I am not a big time fan of doing tags. Although, this one tagged by ootb-jaggu.blogspot seems interesting. Thanks Jaggu.
(P.S – Any kind of resemblance with the thoughts of other bloggers is purely co-incidental)
Here you go:

1. To unleash myself. Blog serves as a stress reliever atleast in my case.
2. To improve on my writing skills.
3. To learn from different blogs and gain knowledge.
4. To meet people from different regions, cultures, attitudes and behaviours.
5. For knowledge sharing.
6. To make new friends.
7. Let me be honest…. A decent and a royal Pass- time.

Jaggu, this is all I can think of…..thanks for tagging and help me know my inner-self.
And now I tag all, who’s interested in doing this.

Bananas and its benefits

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 pressure 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.

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%!
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.

Looking at the above benefits of bananas, I would say its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, "A banana a day keeps the doctor away!"

(Source : Web)

Where are you?

My first attempt on poetry:

A song for the heart, seeking a reflection
Says where are you, I am waiting for thee.

Not one beam of light, been getting darker and darker,
Where are you, I am waiting for thee.

Minutes have rolled into years,
With no sign of you nor your shadow closeby
Where are you, I am waiting for thee.

Friends go and friends come, new face all around
But those dazzling eyes, be nice
Where are you, I am waiting for thee

Not a Shakespeare, not a Wordsworth
A simple flower, trying to spread its fragrance ever

"Preference for a boy child, over a girl child" - In vogue in India today?

‘Look, a girl child, oh no! We are doomed’….this used to be the situation, in Indian scenario a few years back. But over the years, this trend has shown a slight change in the urban population with people having no hassles for a girl baby. The environment at my friends place, over a new born baby girl, irritated me so much, that it prompted me to write this.

All said and done, even today every couple would want to have a male child and the ratio of preference is comparatively very high for a male over a female. But why? Why is the preference for a boy over a girl, when the resources required to raise them is all same?
Say, the general belief is male counterparts would take care of parents during their old age..

But practically, how many sons are taking care of their parents? You might say, they will but then why is the concept of old age homes popular ?

Please note, I am not accusing anyone here. This is only an observation.

Kaveri Yeke Oduve...Nannalli.....

‘Kaveri yeke oduve..nannale priti illave…’ was a very famous track of the 70’s sung by Dr. Rajkumar. Am currently listening to it and am totally drifted to those years.
Lyrics is simply good and its picturisation is quiet natural, which you donot find in today’s movies.

Check out this link for the video:
http://songs.kannada4u.com/video/QH1Ksep5dUU/kaveri-eke-oduve-drrajkumar-roopa-devi-yarivanu.html

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