Little did you know ...... after reading THIS, you'll NEVER look atpetai in the same way again!Petai contains three natural sugars -sucrose, fructose and glucose.Combined with fiber, petai gives an instant, sustained and substantialboost of energy.
Research has proved that just two servings of petaiprovide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder petaiis the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes. But energy isn't the only way petai can help us keep fit. It can also help overcomeor prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it amust to add to our daily diet.
Depression:According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND among people sufferingfrom depression, many felt much better after eating petai. This isbecause petai contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the bodyconverts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood andgenerally make you feel happier.PMS(premenstrual syndrome):Forget the pills - eat petai. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates bloodglucose levels, which can affect your mood.Anaemia:High in iron, petai can stimulate the production of haemoglobin in theblood and so helps in cases of anaemia.
Blood Pressure:This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low insalt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Foodand Drug Administration has just allowed the petai industry to makeofficial claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of bloodpressure and stroke.
Brain Power :200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped throughtheir exams this year by eating petai at breakfast, break, and lunch ina bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that thepotassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.Constipation:High in fiber, including petai in the diet can help restore normal bowelaction, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.Hangovers:One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a petaimilkshake, sweetened with honey. The petai calms the stomach and, withthe help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while themilk soothes and re-hydrates your system.
Heartburn:Petai has a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer fromheartburn, try eating petai for soothing relief.Morning Sickness :Snacking on petai between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up andavoid morning sickness.
Mosquito bites :Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected areawith the inside of the petai skin. Many people find it amazinglysuccessful at reducing swelling and irritation.
Nerves:Petai is high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.Overweight:Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at workleads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and crisps. Looking at5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were morelikely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoidpanic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levelsby snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levelssteady.
Ulcers:Petai is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders becauseof its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can beeaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizesover-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of thestomach.
Temperature control :Many other cultures see petai as a "cooling" fruit that can lower boththe physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Holland,for example, pregnant women eat petai to ensure their baby is born witha cool temperature.Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) :Petai can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural moodenhancer, tryptophan.
Smoking:Petai can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 theycontain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help thebody recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.
Stress:Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sendsoxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we arestressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassiumlevels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium petai snack.
Strokes:According to research in "The New England Journal of Medicine, " eatingpetai as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes byas much as 40%".Warts:Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off awart, take a piece of petai and place it on the wart. Carefully hold the petai in place with a plaster or surgical tape!So, as you can see, petai really is a natural remedy for many ills. 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 andiron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich inpotassium and is one of the best value foods around. So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, "A Petai a day keeps the doctor away".
