Post by Hudson on Oct 4, 2005 2:14:00 GMT 3
From: Khasakhala, Hudson
Sent: Monday, October 03, 2005 12:46 PM
To: thingyens Odhiambo;
Subject: Fruit for a healthy nation
Kenyans are enjoying this new found interest in the Banana and the
Orange fruit, below the nutritive value of the two ,and further down the
commentary from the Nation (interesting).
Nutritive value of the Orange
This food is very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. It is
also a good source of Thiamin, Folate and Potassium, and a very good
source of Dietary Fiber and Vitamin C. The Bad ,A large portion of the
calories in this food come from sugars.
Nutritive value of the Banana
Because of their impressive potassium content, bananas are highly
recommended by doctors for patients whose potassium is low. One large
banana, about 9 inches in length, packs 602 mg of potassium and only
carries 140 calories. That same large banana even has 2 grams of protein
and 4 grams of fiber. Those reducing sodium in their diets can't go
wrong with a banana with its mere 2 mgs of sodium. For the carbohydrate
counters there are 36 grams of carbs in a large banana.
Vitamins and minerals are abundant in the banana.Putting all of the
nutritional figures together clearly shows the banana is among the
healthiest of fruits.
Kivuitu diet of fruits fit for healthy nation
Story by OSCAR OBONYO /Commentary
Publication Date: 10/2/2005
Our Members of Parliament are on a fruit eating spree - thanks to Mr
Samuel Kivuitu's compulsory diet - and by the time the referendum
campaigns are over, Kenya shall boast of a sharper, brighter and
healthier crop of legislators.
When, last month, the Electoral Commission of Kenya (ECK) Chairman
announced that the Banana and Orange would form the election symbols at
the November 21 referendum ballot, few realised that he was indirectly
boosting the health of a nation.
Following his announcement, the country has been pushed into a
'fruitful' feast, especially by politicians, who not only parade the
fruits on the dais during rallies but also adorn them as some kind of
outfit. In fact, a visitor to the country would be forgiven for thinking
that Kenyans are celebrating a successful harvest season.
If the MPs, the biggest consumers, continue to devour bunches of bananas
and sink their teeth in stacks of oranges, as they are doing at campaign
rallies, you are likely to see your MPs looking heavier and stronger if
they subscribe to the Yes camp and slimmer but vibrant if they support
the No vote.
Banana followers are accordingly likely to win the tedious and
energy-sapping campaign war, in terms of physical strength and
endurance.
"If you want a quick fix for flagging energy levels, there's no better
snack than a banana. Containing three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose
and glucose - research has proven that just two bananas provide enough
energy for a strenuous 90 minute work-out," states an expert on a foods
and nutrition website titled "Dietary Information about Bananas".
On the other hand, the Orange enthusiasts are lucky to have a product
that can oil their mouths, enabling their tongues to wag on at the
rallies. Each time they bite into an orange slice or drink a glass of
orange juice, their bodies are liberated from dehydration.
With the MPs devouring the fruits all over the country and dishing them
to their supporters, Mr Kivuitu, the ECK boss, may have realised to
promote a healthy nation - an objective that has long eluded Narc
ministers Mrs Charity Ngilu (Health) and Kipruto arap Kirwa
(Agriculture).
Courtesy of Mr Kivuitu and his team, Kenyans are also likely to witness
more intelligent debates among the legislators, even if short-lived, if
the banana-orange culture stretches on.
According to nutrition experts, the orange and banana which happen to be
the fruits with the highest nutrition value, are a major boost to the
brain.
Indeed, House Speaker Francis Ole Kaparo would wish to see more of these
fruits demolished by the lot that he watches over. That debate in the
august House has degenerated is an open secret.
But perhaps most importantly is the fact that the two fruits are just
the best prescription for most of our tired and aging politicians. It is
also the best medical remedy for our legislators, most of who are ailing
from modern delicate health conditions, including cancer and heart
diseases.
For all modern and age-old related diseases, say nutritionists, eat lots
of different coloured fruits. Now, the Yes and No campaigners know
better.
Sent: Monday, October 03, 2005 12:46 PM
To: thingyens Odhiambo;
Subject: Fruit for a healthy nation
Kenyans are enjoying this new found interest in the Banana and the
Orange fruit, below the nutritive value of the two ,and further down the
commentary from the Nation (interesting).
Nutritive value of the Orange
This food is very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. It is
also a good source of Thiamin, Folate and Potassium, and a very good
source of Dietary Fiber and Vitamin C. The Bad ,A large portion of the
calories in this food come from sugars.
Nutritive value of the Banana
Because of their impressive potassium content, bananas are highly
recommended by doctors for patients whose potassium is low. One large
banana, about 9 inches in length, packs 602 mg of potassium and only
carries 140 calories. That same large banana even has 2 grams of protein
and 4 grams of fiber. Those reducing sodium in their diets can't go
wrong with a banana with its mere 2 mgs of sodium. For the carbohydrate
counters there are 36 grams of carbs in a large banana.
Vitamins and minerals are abundant in the banana.Putting all of the
nutritional figures together clearly shows the banana is among the
healthiest of fruits.
Kivuitu diet of fruits fit for healthy nation
Story by OSCAR OBONYO /Commentary
Publication Date: 10/2/2005
Our Members of Parliament are on a fruit eating spree - thanks to Mr
Samuel Kivuitu's compulsory diet - and by the time the referendum
campaigns are over, Kenya shall boast of a sharper, brighter and
healthier crop of legislators.
When, last month, the Electoral Commission of Kenya (ECK) Chairman
announced that the Banana and Orange would form the election symbols at
the November 21 referendum ballot, few realised that he was indirectly
boosting the health of a nation.
Following his announcement, the country has been pushed into a
'fruitful' feast, especially by politicians, who not only parade the
fruits on the dais during rallies but also adorn them as some kind of
outfit. In fact, a visitor to the country would be forgiven for thinking
that Kenyans are celebrating a successful harvest season.
If the MPs, the biggest consumers, continue to devour bunches of bananas
and sink their teeth in stacks of oranges, as they are doing at campaign
rallies, you are likely to see your MPs looking heavier and stronger if
they subscribe to the Yes camp and slimmer but vibrant if they support
the No vote.
Banana followers are accordingly likely to win the tedious and
energy-sapping campaign war, in terms of physical strength and
endurance.
"If you want a quick fix for flagging energy levels, there's no better
snack than a banana. Containing three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose
and glucose - research has proven that just two bananas provide enough
energy for a strenuous 90 minute work-out," states an expert on a foods
and nutrition website titled "Dietary Information about Bananas".
On the other hand, the Orange enthusiasts are lucky to have a product
that can oil their mouths, enabling their tongues to wag on at the
rallies. Each time they bite into an orange slice or drink a glass of
orange juice, their bodies are liberated from dehydration.
With the MPs devouring the fruits all over the country and dishing them
to their supporters, Mr Kivuitu, the ECK boss, may have realised to
promote a healthy nation - an objective that has long eluded Narc
ministers Mrs Charity Ngilu (Health) and Kipruto arap Kirwa
(Agriculture).
Courtesy of Mr Kivuitu and his team, Kenyans are also likely to witness
more intelligent debates among the legislators, even if short-lived, if
the banana-orange culture stretches on.
According to nutrition experts, the orange and banana which happen to be
the fruits with the highest nutrition value, are a major boost to the
brain.
Indeed, House Speaker Francis Ole Kaparo would wish to see more of these
fruits demolished by the lot that he watches over. That debate in the
august House has degenerated is an open secret.
But perhaps most importantly is the fact that the two fruits are just
the best prescription for most of our tired and aging politicians. It is
also the best medical remedy for our legislators, most of who are ailing
from modern delicate health conditions, including cancer and heart
diseases.
For all modern and age-old related diseases, say nutritionists, eat lots
of different coloured fruits. Now, the Yes and No campaigners know
better.