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(I took these the day before yesterday)

Thought I better work on my 100 things, last time I did was April 18. I don’t think I’ve repeated anything thus far. Yay.

51. Getting perfect grades on my tests.
52. The Zoo
53. When someone asks me for help.
54. Salvation
55. Helping an animal.
56. Daisies
57. Jumping on the trampoline.
58. Walking while holdin’ hands (with my husband).
59. Wind Chimes. I just bought a new one!
60. When my cell rings in the afternoon, knowing it’s my husband on his way home.
61. Photography
62. Seeing new calves and colts and all other new babies here in the country.
63. Sight-Seeing
64. Making love
65. Sitting outside at night listening to the sounds (frogs, crickets, etc)
66. Water play/rides
67. Softball
68. When my husband helps me study.
69. 69
70. Amusement Parks when they aren’t crowded.

Continuing 43 Things list: 100 things that make me happy. Previously posted: Makes me happy 1, Makes me happy 2, Makes me happy 3, Makes me happy 4, Makes me happy 5.

Why eat a banana? They contain three natural sugars: sucrose, fructose and glucose. Combined with fiber, a banana gives energy. Two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. (It’s the number one fruit with the world’s leading athletes). Also, they aid in overcoming or preventing illnesses. What all will a banana or two do, you ask?

Help with depression - They contain tryptophan (protein that the body converts into serotonin). That will make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

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

Have anemia? Bananas are high in iron and can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

Good for your blood pressure. A banana is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt. The perfect way to beat blood pressure. The USFDA allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit’s ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

Are you dealing with constipation: The banana is high in fiber. They can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives. Woot!

Need some brain power? Eating bananas boost brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making you more alert.

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 while pregnant? Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

Those damn mosquito bites? Rub 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.

Overweight and at work? Instead of comfort food like chocolate and chips. To avoid panic-induced food cravings, control your blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady. Have a banana!

Do you have 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! The “cooling” fruit. Bananas can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers.

Suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.

Smoker? 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.

Have 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.

For strokes… Eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!

Who ever said eat an apple a day really meant to say banana. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrates, 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 change that well-known phrase to “A banana a day keeps the doctor away!”.

Hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial Day (or Monday). Hope you took time to remember, reflect and/or honor our fallen, our military. Off to watch a flix - toodles.