Nickname: Bafana Bafana
Road to World Cup: South Africa, by virtue of their role as hosts, gained automatic qualification
Star Player:
Midfield maestro Steven Pienaar is South Africa's most gifted player who brings much-needed innovation and imagination to the side. This season he has been a top drawer for his club side Everton and the home fans will hope him to shoulder the main responsibility and shine at the tournament. So, he will certainly be the key to any South African success and undoubtedly be one of the men to watch at South Africa 2010.
The giant 1.99m centre back, Matthew Booth
Story & PredictionPlay the world cup on home soil is undoubtedly the most significant chapter of South African’s football history. It’s a mammoth task for the team since the country is aiming to write a new script in football history by being the first African country to win the world cup. And there can be no greater motivation than this.
South African football team has been highly regarded as a team of fighters with a never say die attitude. They often come from behind to secure draws like they did in the 2009 Confederations Cup. The gallant performances they showed against both Brazil and Spain will certainly be a reminder for us to not underestimate them.
A die-hard fan
This time they are drawn in the same group as Mexico, Uruguay and France. It seems to be a really difficult road for them to make it beyond the group stage as France is the ultimate favorite for the top spot of the group. So they have to fight with the remaining two teams, Mexico and Uruguay. But I strongly believe the Bafana Bafana players will hold their heads high by narrowly making to the next round. They should learn it from the 2002 South Korea team and could even do better than them. All they need is a tremendous home grown support which will lift the entire Bafana Bafana team's spirit.
So, don’t write them off yet….
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ReplyDeleteHealth report - Bananas consist mainly of sugars (glucose, fructose and sucrose) and fiber, which makes them ideal for an immediate and slightly prolonged source of energy
ReplyDeleteReducing Depression
ReplyDeleteBananas contain tryptophan, an aminoacid that can be converted to serotonin, leading to improved mood
Anemia
Bananas are relatively high in iron, which helps the body's hemoglobin function
Constipation and Diarrhea
Due to their content in fiber, they help restore a normal bowel function. In addition, diarrhea usually depletes your body of important electrolytes (of which the most important is potassium, contained in high amounts in bananas). They also contain pectin, a soluble fiber (hydrocolloid) that can help normalize movement through the digestive tract.
Eyesight Protection
Research published in the Archives of Ophthalmology has proven that adults consuming at least 3 servings of fruit per day have a reduced risk (by 36%) of developing age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), the primary cause of vision loss in older adults, compared to persons who consume less than 1.5 servings of fruit daily.
Healthy Kidney
ReplyDeleteAbout 190,000 cases of kidney cancer are diagnosed each year.
Research published in the International Journal of Cancer has shown that daily consumption of whole fruits and vegetables, especially bananas, is highly protective to kidney health. The results show that, over a long timeframe (13.4 years), women eating more than 2.5 servings of fruits and vegetable per day cut their risk of kidney cancer by 40%. Among the fruits, bananas were especially protective. Women eating bananas four to six times a week halved their risk of developing the disease compared to those who did not eat this fruit. The conclusion of the study is that frequent consumption of fruits and vegetables, especially bananas, cabbage and root vegetables, may reduce risk of kidney cancer. This is because bananas and many root vegetables contain especially high amounts of antioxidant phenolic compounds, while cabbage is rich in sulfur, necessary for effective detoxification of potential carcinogens.
Blood Pressure
Bananas are extremely high in potassium (about 4673mg), yet very low in sodium (1mg), thus having a perfect ratio for preventing high blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.
Heartburn
Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.
Morning Sickness
ReplyDeleteSnacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood-sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.
Smoking
Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. They contain vitamins B6 and B12 they contain, as well as potassium and magnesium: these substances help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.
Ulcers
This is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicle cases. It also helps reduce acidity and reduces irritation. Bananas stimulate the cells on the internal stomach lining to produce a thicker mucus (which protects against acid). Additionally, bananas contain protease inhibitors that help eliminate bacteria in the stomach that have been pinpointed as a primary cause of ulcers.
Nerves
Bananas are high in B vitamins that have been shows to improve nerve function
Mosquito Bites
Many people report that rubbing the inside of a banana peel on a mosquito bite is very effective in reducing itching and swelling
Stress Relief
ReplyDeleteBananas are high in potassium, which helps normalize the hearthbeat and regulate the body's water balance. During periods of high stress, our body's potassium levels tend to be rapidly depleted: eating bananas is a healthy way to rebalance them without using drugs
Stroke Risk
According to a study in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can reduce the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%
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ReplyDeletemaybe bafana in african oso meaning banana LOL
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ReplyDeleteस्वास्थ्य - रिपोर्ट केले शक्कर का मुख्य रूप से मिलकर बनता है (ग्लूकोज, fructose और sucrose) और फाइबर, जो उन्हें ऊर्जा का एक तत्काल और लंबे समय तक थोड़ा स्रोत के लिए आदर्श बनाता है
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