Bananas and eggs yay or nay?

Csparrow2014
Csparrow2014 Posts: 27 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Some people say eat bananas they are healthy and some say don't they are fattening. Which one is it, I am trying to lose weight.

Also, I can't get a clear answer on egg whites or whole eggs. I just want to make sure I am doing the right thing.
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  • JTick
    JTick Posts: 2,131 Member
    What ever fits in your calories and macros. For me, that would be bananas and whole eggs.
  • TwirleySlims
    TwirleySlims Posts: 112
    I eat both as they are more filling & keep me full longer! :bigsmile:
  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
    I eat 4 eggs minimum per day and at least 2 bananas usually....so I obviously go with Yay! :)
  • thatjosiegirl
    thatjosiegirl Posts: 362 Member
    Bananas and eggs are tasty! I enjoy them almost everyday. Everything in moderation!
  • SJ46
    SJ46 Posts: 407 Member
    Bananas and eggs, love them both so I have to say yea.

    If they fit in with your calorie allowance then why not?
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    The entirety of the obesity epidemic is due to bananas and eggs. If people would just lay off the bananas and eggs and drink more sodas and eat more candy bars, everything would be peachy....
  • TheGymGypsy
    TheGymGypsy Posts: 1,023 Member
    Look up Freelee the Banana Girl then tell me if bananas are fattening or not.
  • ktsmom430
    ktsmom430 Posts: 1,100 Member
    Yes to both bananas and eggs.
  • rassha01
    rassha01 Posts: 534 Member
    2 of the best things on earth!!
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    Mix them together for a banana omelet "pancake" that seems to be all the rage these days
  • Of_Monsters_and_Meat
    Of_Monsters_and_Meat Posts: 1,022 Member
    All those fat people, eating bananas and eggs.

    I keep a bunch of them, and a dozen hard boiled of the other.
  • ottermotorcycle
    ottermotorcycle Posts: 654 Member
    Whatever fits your goals. People argue you should stay away from bananas because they have more calories than most fruits and they are loaded with sugar - but they are fruit, and they provide you with vitamins and potassium. And they're delicious. So if you like bananas, eat them! They make shakes creamy and frozen ones are a great snack when you crave ice cream!

    People will tell you egg yolks are bad for you because of fat and cholesterol, but there's no real evidence that those things are bad for you and egg yolks are filled with nutrients. When I make eggs, I have a mixture of whole eggs and egg whites so that I get the extra protein from the egg whites.

    Just remember that there's nothing you need to cut out. Obviously, log faithfully and stay within your calorie goals if you are trying to lose weight, but take a look at your nutrition reports - you want to be usually getting enough fat, protein, fiber and micronutrients (vitamins, calcium, etc.) Aside from that, eat what energizes you, keeps you full, and makes you happy!
  • royaldrea
    royaldrea Posts: 259 Member
    Eat them both.

    Egg yolks are good for you and you should eat them. (A bit gross if you think of the poor little chicken foetus, but no grosser than eating egg whites...or the poor little chicken, so definitely go for it.)
  • Ang108
    Ang108 Posts: 1,706 Member
    Some people say eat bananas they are healthy and some say don't they are fattening. Which one is it, I am trying to lose weight.

    Also, I can't get a clear answer on egg whites or whole eggs. I just want to make sure I am doing the right thing.

    Bananas....nay, because they are the only food that give me bad heartburn. Eggs....yay, because it is a myth that they cause high cholesterol. People who have high cholesterol for other reasons might have to watch their egg yolk intake, but since I don't, well....I don't......:o).
    Whole eggs btw.....but I understand those who want the protein without the high cal cholesterol for calorie purposes.
    No food is in and by itself " fattening "......only if you overeat them in amounts that do not support activity, weight loss or maintenance......
  • ThinLizzie0802
    ThinLizzie0802 Posts: 863 Member
    I ate a banana an omelet and an egg patty today! Delicious and within my calories!
  • Ang108
    Ang108 Posts: 1,706 Member
    Eat them both.

    Egg yolks are good for you and you should eat them. (A bit gross if you think of the poor little chicken foetus, but no grosser than eating egg whites...or the poor little chicken, so definitely go for it.)

    Why would you think of a " poor little chicken " when eating what is usually an unfertilized egg ?
    But I agree, if a person is not high cholesterol prone egg yolks do not do any harm and are beneficial for good health.
  • czardastx
    czardastx Posts: 127 Member
    Eat all the eggs!

    Eat bananas like they grow 'em on trees!
  • concordancia
    concordancia Posts: 5,320 Member
    The only way I have seen bananas served with eggs was with both fried on top of rice, so that might be a no-go breakfast unless you are really on the go the rest of the day.
  • smand2000
    smand2000 Posts: 88
    Look up Freelee the Banana Girl then tell me if bananas are fattening or not.

    Please don't do this.
  • kbmnurse
    kbmnurse Posts: 2,484 Member
    Both in moderation. I usually eat 1/2 banana on toast with PB--yum.
  • BlueBombers
    BlueBombers Posts: 4,064 Member
    Bananas and whole eggs for me :smokin:
  • 1brokegal44
    1brokegal44 Posts: 562 Member
    Eat the egg...all of it.
    Eat the banana.
    Maybe just not together.
  • sfbaumgarten
    sfbaumgarten Posts: 912 Member
    What??... Yay! Yay all day long!
  • 1wskygrl
    1wskygrl Posts: 17 Member
    Any fruit or vegetable is ALWAYS going to be a smarter option than a processed snack. Bananas may be a little higher in natural sugar, but are a great source of potassium,and, they only average 90 cals each. Eggs are high protein, which is going to help keep you fuller longer. I would not leave either of these out of my diet. If you're worried about the cals, cut out a few of the yolks. They are where the higher fat content is, and 3 egg whites has great protein and is about 17 calories. I always keep boiled eggs in the fridge for a quick snack. Top with a little salsa, and YUM!
    Hope this helps :)
  • asdowe13
    asdowe13 Posts: 1,951 Member
    Bananas and whole eggs!

    I eat bananas almost daily and whole eggs almost as often.

    I am having no trouble shedding my unwanted weight, so long as i keep within my caloric intake.
    It's all good even cake!
  • HeidiMightyRawr
    HeidiMightyRawr Posts: 3,343 Member
    Eat them both, however you want, with whatever you want as long as it fits your calorie and macro goals. Neither of them alone are "bad" unless the consumption of them is causing you to not hit your goals and that's more of a choice of how you fit them in, not the food itself.

    Bananas get a bad rep because it's generally higher calorie (not necessarily a bad thing unless your goal is really restricted) and fairly high in sugar (natural sugars I must add) Sugar itself isn't as bad as people make out, for a start it's natural sugar as I mentioned, and honestly unless you have diabetes or eat huge amounts of processed foods with lots of added sugar I wouldn't worry one bit.

    Also, egg yolk is yummy. I don't think I could ever give that up!
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    Bananas are healthy and have very little fat. The nasty rumor that they are fattening is because they are highly insulinogenic... for some people that's a problem. But bananas contain a fair amount of potassium which is a needed electrolyte.

    Now, eggs... if you take out the egg yolk, then you drastically cut the protein. There is cholesterol in them, but its a good cholesterol. So, if you have a high protein goal, you may want to keep the yolk. If you can get your protein elsewhere, but really want to cut cholesterol, then you might want to leave out the yolk.

    Honestly, your dietary choices are up to you. Do some research on nutrition, decide on some nutrition goals, and then research foods that will help you obtain those nutrition goals.
  • 1wskygrl
    1wskygrl Posts: 17 Member
    Actually, the highest protein content is in the egg white.
    One white has 3.6 grams protein, One yolk contains 2.7 grams protein.

    A yolk contains 184mg cholesterol, as the white contains zero.
  • SingingSingleTracker
    SingingSingleTracker Posts: 1,866 Member
    Some people say eat bananas they are healthy and some say don't they are fattening. Which one is it, I am trying to lose weight.

    Also, I can't get a clear answer on egg whites or whole eggs. I just want to make sure I am doing the right thing.

    I am trying to lose weight as well and eat both of them. Love the banana as it packs a nice 27g of carb punch which is needed when doing cardio 5-6 times per week. Eggs with spinach in the morning on a 1/2 a bagel is a nice start to the day as well.

    I vote YAY on both items.
  • TheGymGypsy
    TheGymGypsy Posts: 1,023 Member
    Look up Freelee the Banana Girl then tell me if bananas are fattening or not.

    Please don't do this.

    You can disagree with her lifestyle all you want but you can't deny that she looks amazing. :)

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