An orange is better than a banana

First I'm going to rebut a small number of my opponent's crazy claims about oranges. Then I'll tell you why oranges fail. Finally I'll give a multitude of reasons why I love the banana. My opponent's claims: 1. Sour foods help you get well when you are sick This is because of the high content of Ascorbic acid in oranges. This substance is really good at warding off illness. However, if you are already ill, it will in fact make you sicker as it interferes with your body's natural defence mechanism. It certainly is a great detoxin, but it is so good that when you are sick it will attack wildly, causing much discomfort. Besides, oranges are of no use against more serious diseases. [1] 2. Oranges have juice, which is more famous than banana juice Bananas do not have juice, which is good because the orange juice's combination of high sugar and high acidity destroys teeth mercilessly. Smoothies are a much safer drink. Banana smoothies without a doubt superior to orange smoothies. They are richer in texture, faster to make and are much less messy than their orange counterparts. 3. Peel can be used as a slug repellent True, but that same peel will probably get eaten immediately by maggots and other creatures, and so needs to be continually replaced. Therefore it is not nearly as cost effective as a proper slug repellent. Besides most oranges do not have a lot of peel, so you'd need to eat quite a few oranges before you can build an effective wall around your precious veggie garden. 4. Wood can be used in meat grilling Theoretically. In practice few people bother. This is because orange wood is expensive, and the flavor is not very strong. Banana leaves have approximately the same effect, prevent food from burning and are much more widely used (throughout south-east Asia). The (painful) truth about oranges: 1. Oranges make you sick Just as the Ascorbic acid in oranges can help ward off weaker illnesses, the other ingredients present much more serious threats. First, oranges are highly acidic, which rots your teeth. Second, the acid in oranges increases blood congestion, mucus production, and decreases white blood cell's ability to ward off bacteria and viruses [2]. Third, you don't need all the extra vitamin C that an orange provides (2 oranges will give you 150% of the recommended adult dose [3]) - a healthy diet will have all the vitamin C you need. 2. Oranges are destroying the middle east Wondering why the middle east is almost a desert? Oranges are your answer! Oranges require huge quantities of water to grow [3]. When Muslims planted hundreds of orange trees during the middle ages (Muslims tended to admire orange trees back then), little did they realize that these harmless-looking fruits were draining their rivers and causing their grass to turn to sand. Why bananas are awesome: 1. They can be eaten in so many ways Some of my favorite ways of eating a banana are deep fried, as chips, on pancakes, in oil, in curry, baked, mashed, cooked, in fritter form or just plain raw. 2. The banana plant is awesome The leaves make carrying a banana easy. The trunk and the flower is eaten in many south east Asian countries. The fiber of the plant is used for clothing and paper manufacturing. The sap is a strong glue. 3. Banana is a much better desease fighter than oranges Bananas fight three forms of cancer, contain lots of healthy vitamins and minerals, and fight kidney stones. If your tummy feels unwell after eating an orange, a banana will set you right! [5] 4. Bananas are more radioactive than oranges This increases your chance of becoming a super-hero ever so slightly. 5. Bananas are there for everyone Bananas are grown in 107 countries. That's more than can be said for oranges. This will be enough for round one. I hope my opponent is eating lots of oranges. If so I am assured of victory! Sources: [1] - . http://www.thefruitpages.com... [2] - . http://www.suite101.com... [3] - . http://en.wikipedia.org... [4] - . http://www.mayoclinic.com... [5] - . http://en.wikipedia.org...