Banana, the once-exotic fruit, has found its way into our daily lives. Whether sliced over cereal or blended in a smoothie, here are eight great reasons to include about four bananas a week in your diet.
DIET
One banana has 11% of the RDA of dietary fiber and only about 108 calories. The fiber in bananas not only keeps digestion regular, but also helps maintain low blood sugar and curbs overeating.
LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE
Studies show that the high amounts of potassium in bananas (over 13% of the RDA) can lower one's blood pressure, which in turn lessens the possibility of atherosclerosis, heart attack and stroke.
BONE HEALTH
Along with lowering blood pressure, potassium prevents the weakening of the body's bones. A high sodium intake, which is typical of many American diets, can cause excessive amount of calcium to be lost through the urine, which threatens not only the strength and general health of the bones, but also negatively affects blood clotting, proper muscle contraction, and normal nervous system function. The potassium found in bananas neutralizes the high amounts of sodium in one's diet, thus allowing for healthy amounts of calcium to remain within the body.
HIGH NUTRIENT ABSORPTION
The potassium in bananas is not the only means to ensure healthy levels of calcium in the body. Bananas also contain high levels of fructooligosaccharide (FOS) that--along with insulin--promotes calcium absorption. FOS further nourishes healthy bacteria in the colon that manufacture vitamins and digestive enzymes that boost the body's overall ability to absorb nutrients.
Healthy Digestive Tract Bananas can diminish the uncomfortable effects of diarrhea and constipation. The high amounts of potassium in bananas can restock electrolytes that are easily depleted when suffering from diarrhea -- potassium being an important electrolyte itself. Furthermore, bananas can relieve the body from constipation and help restore regular digestion with pectin, a soluble polysaccharide that helps normalize the digestive tract.
RUGGED GUT
Bananas protect the healthy constitution of the stomach in two ways. Firstly, they trigger the production of mucus in the stomach, which provides a protective barrier against stomach acids. Secondly, bananas possess protease inhibitors, a substance that breaks down bacteria in the stomach that cause ulcers. (Moreover, protease inhibitor also obstruct the replication of certain cells and viruses, including HIV.)
CANCER PREVENTION
A large study by the Internal Journal of Cancer illustrates that the probability of developing kidney cancer is greatly lessened by frequent consumption of fruits and vegetables, though especially bananas. For instance, the probability of developing kidney cancer in female subjects decreased by 50% when eating bananas four to six times a week.
VITAMIN B6
One banana has an impressive 34% of the RDA of vitamin B6, which serves many important roles in the body's health. For example, the B6 in bananas acts as an anti-inflammatory agent that helps ward off cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes, as well as obesity. B6 also contributes to the maintenance of the lymphoid glands that ensure the production of healthy white blood cells that protect the body from infection. Finally, the vitamin B6 in bananas plays a pivotal part in cell formation and proper nervous system function, making one banana a day a healthy and delicious choice.
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JANUARY BABY
Pretty/handsome. Loves to dress up. Easily bored. Fussy. Seldom shows emotions. Takes time to recover when hurt. Sensitive. Down-to-Earth. Stubborn. Repost this in 5 mins and you will meet someone new in 8 days that will perfectly balance your personality.
FEBRUARY BABY
Abstract thoughts. Loves reality and abstract. Intelligent and clever. Changing personality. Attractive. Sexiest out of everyone. Temperamental. Quiet, shy and humble. Honest And loyal. Determined to reach goals. Loves freedom. Rebellious when restricted. Loves aggressiveness. Too sensitive and easily hurt. Gets angry really easily but does not show it. Dislikes unnecessary things. Loves making friends but rarely shows it. Horny. Daring and stubborn. Ambitious. Realizing dreams and hopes. Sharp. Loves entertainment and leisure. Romantic on the inside not outside. Superstitious and ludicrous. Spendthrift. Tries to learn to show emotions.
MARCH BABY
Attractive personality. Sexy. Affectionate Shy and reserved. Secretive. Naturally honest, generous and sympathetic. Loves peace and serenity. Sensitive to others. Great kisser. Easily angered. Trustworthy. Appreciative and returns kindness. Hardly shows emotions. Tends to bottle up feelings. Observant and assesses others.
APRIL BABY
Suave and compromising. Funny and humorous. Stubborn. Very talkative. Calm and cool. Kind and sympathetic. Concerned and detailed. Loyal. Does work well with others. Very confidant. Sensitive. Positive Attitude. Thinking generous. Good memory. Clever and knowledgeable. Loves to look for information. Able to cheer everyone up and/or make them laugh. Able to motivate oneself and others. Understanding. Fun to be around. Outgoing. Hyper. Bubbly personality. Secretive. Boy/girl crazy. Loves sports, music, leisure and traveling. Systematic. Hot but has brains.
MAY BABY
Stubborn and hard-hearted. Strong-willed and highly motivated. Sharp thoughts. Easily angered. Attracts others and loves attention. Deep feelings. Beautiful physically and mentally. Firm Standpoint. Needs no motivation. Shy towards opposite sex. Easily consoled. Systematic (left brain). Loves to dream. Strong clairvoyance. Understanding. Sickness usually in the ear and neck. Good imagination. Good physical. Weak breathing. Loves literature and the arts. Loves traveling. Dislike being at home. Restless. Not having many children. Hardworking. High-spirited.
JUNE BABY
You’ve got the best personality and are an absolute pleasure to be around. You love to make new friends and be outgoing. You are a great flirt and more than likely have an a very attractive partner. a wicked hottie. It is also more than likely that you have a massive record collection. You have a great choice in films, and may one day become a famous actor/actress yourself - heck, you’ve got the looks for it!!!
JULY BABY
Fun to be with. Secretive. Difficult to fathom and to be understood. Quiet unless excited or tensed. Takes pride in oneself. Has reputation. Easily consoled. Honest. Concerned about people’s feelings. Tactful. Friendly. Approachable. Emotional temperamental and unpredictable. Moody and easily hurt. Witty and sparkly. spazzy at times. Not revengeful. Forgiving but never forgets. dislikes nonsensical and unnecessary things. Guides others physically and mentally. Sensitive and forms impressions carefully. Caring and loving. Treats others equally. Strong sense of sympathy. Wary and sharp. Judges people through observations. Hardworking. No difficulties in studying. Loves to be alone. Always broods about the past and the old friends. Waits for friends. Never looks for friends. Not aggressive unless provoked. Loves to be loved. Easily hurt but takes long to recover.
AUGUST BABY
Outgoing personality. takes risks. feeds on attention. No self-control. Kind hearted. Self-confident. Loud and boisterous. VERY revengeful. Easy to get along with and talk to. Has an “every thing’s peachy” attitude. Likes talking and singing. Loves music. Daydreamer. Easily distracted. Hates not being trusted. BIG imagination. Loves to be loved. Hates studying. in need of “that someone”. Longs for freedom. Rebellious when withheld or restricted. Lives by “no pain no gain” caring. Always a suspect. Playful. Mysterious. “charming” or “beautiful” to everyone. stubborn. curious. Independent. Strong willed. A fighter.
SEPTEMBER BABY
Active and dynamic. Decisive and haste but tends to regret. Attractive and affectionate to oneself. Strong mentality. Loves attention. Diplomatic. Consoling, friendly and solves people’s problems. Brave and fearless. Adventurous. Loving and caring. Suave and generous. Usually you have many friends. Enjoys to make love. Emotional. Stubborn. Hasty. Good memory. Moving, motivates oneself and others. Loves to travel and explore. Sometimes sexy in a way that only their lover can understand.
OCTOBER BABY
Loves to chat. Loves those who love them. Loves to takes things at the center. Inner and physical beauty. Lies but doesn’t pretend. Gets angry often. Treats friends importantly. Brave and fearless. Always making friends. Easily hurt but recovers easily. Daydreamer. Opinionated. Does not care to control emotions. Unpredictable. Extremely smart, but definitely the hottest AND sexiest of them all.
NOVEMBER BABY
Trustworthy and loyal. Very passionate and dangerous. Wild at times. Knows how to have fun. Sexy and mysterious. Everyone is drawn towards your inner and outer beauty and independent personality. Playful, but secretive. Very emotional and temperamental sometimes. Meets new people easily and very social in a group. Fearless and independent. Can hold their own. Stands out in a crowd. Essentially very smart. Usually, the greatest men are born in this month. If you ever begin a relationship with someone from this month, hold on to them because their one of a kind.
DECEMBER BABY
This straight-up means you are the most good-looking person possible… Better than all of these other months! Loyal and generous. Patriotic. Competitive in everything. Active in games and interactions. Impatient and hasty. Ambitious. Influential in organizations. Fun to be with. Easy to talk to, though hard to understand. Thinks far with vision, yet complicated to know. Easily influenced by kindness. Polite and soft-spoken. Having lots of ideas. Sensitive. Active mind. Hesitating tends to delay. Choosy and always wants the best. Temperamental. Funny and humorous. Loves to joke. Good debating skills. Has that someone always on his/her mind. Talkative. Daydreamer.Friendly. Knows how to make friends. Abiding. Able to show character. One guy/girl kind of person. Loveable. Easily hurt. Prone to getting colds. Loves music. Pretty/handsome. Loves to dress up. Easily bored. Fussy. Seldom shows emotions. Takes time to recover when hurt.
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To begin the topic, I just want to share the following dialogues that I have once read over the internet which I found to be the best example to illustrate simple communication;
The setting is the future, the law at this future date decrees that a woman should produce at least one child within 3 years of marriage. If not, then the Government, in order to boost the falling birthrate, will force the services of a certified Government sire on the hopeless female to assist in the creation of another human being.
Wife: Well darling, this is the day we’ve been dreading. If I had only known that they would pass a law like this.
Husband: Yes dear, and there’s no way out of it, the facts are that in view of the falling birthrate, it’s compulsory to have at least one child within 3 years of marriage. Failure to comply will entail the services of a certified Government sire being provided to assist.
Wife: Oh dear, and the Man from the Government Birth Compulsion Department is due today! What shall I do? Well I must be off to work now. I hope it won't be too awful for you, and that they send you a decent chap to do the job.
(Kisses Wife ......departs.) Wife later answers a ring on the doorbell.
Wife: I suppose you are the man from the...
Man: Good morning! I have come to...
Wife: Yes, yes, I know. Please come in. Just excuse me for a sec ond.
Man: (To himself) I suppose this is the right house. I don't know why people cannot bring their babies to the studio to be photographed, instead of dragging me all the way out here.
Wife: Won't you sit down Mr....
Man: Jones is the name. I hope I have come at a convenient time. Your husband is away I suppose?
Wife: Yes, we thought it would be the best thing to do especially as he can't do the job himself.
Man: Ah! It's the professional touch that is needed to get really good results. I suggest one on the sofa, two on the rug, one on the edge of the bath and finally one on the bed.
Wife: Good heavens! I didn't think so many would be necessary.
Man: Oh yes! We professionals can't get results with only one attempt, you’ll be able to say which you like the best and one of them is sure to be a gem.
Wife: Excuse me, but this seem to be a bit informal doesn't it?
Man: The whole charm of the thing is in its informality. Would you like to see some samples of my work? ( Produces an album of baby photographs ). Now look at this one. I took four hours to get him, but it's a beauty.
Wife: Yes it's lovely, to be sure.
Man: And, look at this one, quite a photograph, a very tough assignment done on top of a bus, in one shot.
Wife: Good gracious, on top of a bus?
Man: Yes, the mother was a film star and wanted some publicity. This one I did in Central Park one snowy afternoon. I took from 2 o'clock until five. It was nearly dark when I had finished and the squirrels were nibbling at my equipment.
Wife: Central Park! Oh my, and twins too!
Man: Here's a nice job. People were crowded three deep at the end just to see me on the job.
Wife: Oh! Oh!
Man: I should never have finished but for the assistance of two policemen. Well, Madam, I think we better get started. Would you be so kind enough to help me with my tripod?
Wife: Tripod? Whatever for?
Man: Well you see I've got a 3 foot stand and...With that the poor woman fainted.
Was the communication clear and were both persons clearly understood what they were talking about their respective states of minds (in particular the woman's) would have been considerably different?
Communication is indeed essential in one’s life. A day isn’t a day without someone communicating to others. Daily living requires usual communication to convey the need to pay the bills, utilities, buy foods, and of course to persuade our parents to allow us for an out-of-town trip with friends and gimmicks. Business wise, employees need to have good communication towards others. Good communications are basic to successful management.
Communication is a two way process wherein people transmit or send and receive, be it ideas, information, opinion, or emotion ideas, information, opinion, or emotion ideas, information, opinion, or emotion ideas, information, opinion, or emotion. Nidec Subic, as business partner of Nidec Group, is also aiming to develop communication patterns, between individuals and groups.
Leader conveys information and instructions through communication, either written or verbal. It’s therefore a vital link between the leader and his or her team and effective communication is the key to good management.
Here are some aspects to consider for effective Communication Skills;
Plain Talking
This, I think, is one of the neglected skills. During my first 2-days orientation at HR Training, I observed that trainers’ used to mention words like “PIC”, “NG”, “SOP”, and many more. As newbies in a group, there’ s a tendency that information that has to be imparted wasn’t able to convey properly because of unfamiliarity of the words being used.
Nidec, as a manufacturing company, has different types of people working in it with specialization, for example, in Engineering (ECE, ME, IE, COE, Chem Eng, EE), Accountancy, Business Administration, etc., different expertise, varying knowledge, and different training ground, if a team leader would not use “words” that is understandable by a high school student, someone will really be left behind.
Listening
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Why it is essential? Surely, after all that I have said so far on communications, this question ought not to be asked, but I’m sure that it should be asked, because nobody really listens!
It’s a vital communication skill, yet it’s always being taken for granted that people actually listen and understand.
Most leaders were very eager of communicating all details to his people but it’s still not enough if more often than not, people just wonder while his leader talks. Based on my own experiences, listening is a way to relay information and builds effective communication. The active the listener tend to be, the clearer the instructions he may get, detailed tasks have imparted, and appeal on assignments can be made.
I am giving the following guidelines that you may use for you to
become a good listener (excerpt from Ten Rules of Good listening);
1. Look at the speaker
2. Question the speaker to get clarification
3. Show concern about the speaker’s feelings
4. Repeat occasionally to confirm
5. Don't rush the speaker
6. Have poise and emotional control
7. Respond with a nod, a smile or a frown
8. Pay close attention
9. Don't interrupt
10. Keep on the subject till the speaker finishes his or her thoughts
Negotiating
There were things that cannot be conveyed by telephone or letter. Sometimes, good communication were not able to achieved because most of us assume that tasks and information relayed through telephone, intranet, and other medium has been coordinated well and we expect it went well. We often overlook that personal coordination or what I want to refer as negotiation, is what we really need to develop to have “effective communication”. We closed items right there and then and made amendments if it doesn’t went well the way we wanted it.
Leaders are constantly involved in these in the course on their normal work. Their success depends on how they handle their daily negotiations with their teams and top management. They could order their team mates around, but the surest way to accomplish their tasks would be to negotiate with them and gently persuade them onwards to their goal. They should be able to negotiate for what they want and on this they should be quite clear. This is the so-called 'win-win' rather than a 'win-lose' situation, making negotiation a cooperative effort rather than a competitive process.
CONCLUSION:
Communications are vital in management; in fact, they are the essence of management. We have shown that our communications skills are poor, and the poorest of these is listening. Managers spend a great deal, over half, of their time listening, or at least hearing, and yet they have never had any formal training in this discipline. Negotiation is also what management is about, so I discuss this in order to achieve the 'win-win' situation. A complete revolution in communication technology has and is still under way, but while it is making a most useful contribution, there is an urgent need to stay with the 'basics' of human nature vis-a-vis communications.
References:
“Ten Rules of Listening” by American Managemisent Association
“Potential of the new communications technology” by Haigh, Gerbner & Byrne (1981)
“The kernel of the advice given”
“Plain Talk”
1. No Breakfast
People who do not take breakfast are going to have a lower blood sugar level. This leads to an insufficient supply of nutrients to the brain causing brain degeneration.
2. Overeating
It causes hardening of the brain arteries, leading to a decrease in mental power.
3. SmokingIt causes multiple brain shrinkage and may lead to Alzheimer disease.
4. High Sugar Consumption
Too much sugar will interrupt the absorption of proteins and nutrients causing malnutrition and may interfere with brain development.
5. Air Pollution
The brain is the largest oxygen consumer in our body. Inhaling polluted air decreases the supply of oxygen to the brain, bringing about a decrease in brain efficiency.
6. Sleep Deprivation
Sleep allows our brain to rest. Long term deprivation from sleep will accelerate the death of brain cells.
7. Head covered while sleeping
Sleeping with the head covered, increases the concentration of carbon dioxide and decrease concentration of oxygen that may lead to brain damaging effects.
8. Working your brain during illness
Working hard or studying with sickness may lead to a decrease in effectiveness of the brain as well as damage the brain.
9. Lacking in stimulating thoughts
Thinking is the best way to train our brain, lacking in brain stimulation thoughts may cause brain shrinkage.
10. Talking Rarely
Intellectual conversations will promote the efficiency of the brain.
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