petai

Little did you know ...... after reading THIS, you'll NEVER look at *petai *in

the same way again! *

Petai *contains three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose.

Combined with fiber, petai gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost

of energy. Research has proved that just two servings of petai provide

enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute wor kout. No wonder petai is 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 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 among people suffering

from depression, many felt much better after eating petai. This is because

petai 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 (premenstrual syndrome): *

Forget the pills - eat petai. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood

glucose levels, which can affect your mood. *

Anaemia: *

High in iron, petai can stimulate the production of haemoglobin in the blood

and so helps in cases of anaemia. *

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 petai 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 petai 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 petai 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 petai milkshake,

sweetened with honey. The petai 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: *

Petai has a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from

heartburn, try eating petai for soothing relief. *

Morning Sickness*:

Snacking on petai 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 the petai skin. Many people find it amazingly successful

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 work

leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000

hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be

in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced

food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on

high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.. *

Ulcers: *

Petai 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 petai as a 'cooling' fruit that can lower both the

physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In hoiland, for

example, pregnant women eat petai to ensure their baby is born with a cool

temperature. *