Interesting Facts about Petai

Little did you know

... after reading THIS, you'll.NEVER look at petai
in the same way again! Petai contain three natural sugars- -sucrose,
fructose andglucose--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
workout. 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.

Anemia
High in iron, petai can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the
blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

Blood Pressure
This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in
salt, making it the perfect food 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 as well as
ensure the baby is born with a cool temperature.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Petai can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood
enhancer, tryptophan.

Smoking
Petai 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 nicotine withdrawal.

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 petai snack.

Strokes
According to research in "The New England Journal of Medicine, "eating
petai as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by
as much as 40%."

Warts
Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a
wart, take a piece of petai and place it on the wart. Carefully hold the
petai in place with a plaster or surgical tape!

So, you 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 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
maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, " A
Petai a day keeps the doctor away