will this banana make me fat?

mary190136
mary190136 Posts: 44 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I want to eat this banana, but I've heard it adds belly fat. Please advise!
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  • myfitnessnmhoy
    myfitnessnmhoy Posts: 2,105 Member
    Eat the banana unless you've already had a LOT of fruit today. Bananas are high in sugar, as are all fruits, but they also come with nutrients.

    As long as you are making an effort to be reasonable with your overall sugar intake, fruit (including bananas) is a perfectly healthy part of your diet.
  • LeeM86
    LeeM86 Posts: 124 Member
    Don't listen to me much because I'm no expert, but as far as I know bananas are good because the protein it has. Of course, it depends of the quantity like everything, but I don't think a banana will be bad.
  • DanaDark
    DanaDark Posts: 2,187 Member
    Do not fear the fruit.

    Your body WILL let you know when you've had too many fruits. Trust me.
  • myfitnessnmhoy
    myfitnessnmhoy Posts: 2,105 Member
    Don't listen to me much because I'm no expert, but as far as I know bananas are good because the protein it has. Of course, it depends of the quantity like everything, but I don't think a banana will be bad.

    Bananas have a trace of protein, so they aren't terribly useful in that area, I'm afraid.

    However, they do have a decent amount of potassium and a bit of Vitamin C, making them a decent "recovery" food after a workout, as long as you add a quality source of protein as well. A little peanut butter or a handful of almonds rounds out a banana quite nicely.
  • krystyleee
    krystyleee Posts: 219
    I eat a banana almost everyday. I only eat ONE a day, but I definitely eat them. Bananas are good for you but they are more dense then, say, watermelon. But if you want to have a banana for a snack or to add some thickness to your smoothie, I say go for it!
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    I want to eat this banana, but I've heard it adds belly fat. Please advise!

    i would seek out new sources of information, since that is a bunch of nonsense
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    DON'T EAT BANANAS! THEY CAUSE CANCER AND WRINKLES TOO!
  • stonerdude
    stonerdude Posts: 103
    Tape it to your belly! Very high glycemic load=bad
  • _Timmeh_
    _Timmeh_ Posts: 2,096 Member
    Yes, the banana picks your belly as the place to add fat.
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    Tape it to your belly! Very high glycemic load=bad

    your nutritional knowledge = bad
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    Don't listen to me much because I'm no expert, but as far as I know bananas are good because the protein it has. Of course, it depends of the quantity like everything, but I don't think a banana will be bad.

    Sarcasm-meter not yet calibrated today. Both the OP and this reply are jokes, right?
  • krystyleee
    krystyleee Posts: 219
    Tape it to your belly! Very high glycemic load=bad

    your nutritional knowledge = bad

    :drinker: :laugh:
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    I eat one sometimes two bananas a day, and have lost belly fat. A lot of it, actually. I guess I'm unique and special snowflake.
  • MtnKat
    MtnKat Posts: 714
    OMG I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU ATE (OR ARE GOING TO EAT) A BANANA! :tongue:

    I think it's a bunch of hype. Eat your banana....just not 6 of them in a sitting.

    Like with anything, eat within moderation. :flowerforyou:

    I'm pretty sure my bowl of ice cream I ate the other night trumps your banana.... :drinker:
  • 76tech
    76tech Posts: 1,455 Member
    as far as I know bananas are good because the protein it has.

    Is this some sort of innuendo?
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    as far as I know bananas are good because the protein it has.

    Is this some sort of innuendo?

    If this was a sarcasm/innuendo thread, the whole thing was weak!
  • pinuplove
    pinuplove Posts: 12,871 Member
    Your banana is lying to you. Find one that respects you enough to be honest :tongue:
  • BuffyEat2Live
    BuffyEat2Live Posts: 327 Member
    LOL, is this from the ad that has a picture of a banana and "5 foods you should NEVER eat"? I hate that ad.

    Eat the fruit.
  • SofaKingRad
    SofaKingRad Posts: 1,592 Member
    Yeah avoid the banana for belly fat. You should eat something like fried chicken instead.
  • kierstin1976
    kierstin1976 Posts: 123 Member
    I eat one a day for potassium.
  • ErinBeth7
    ErinBeth7 Posts: 1,625 Member
    as far as I know bananas are good because the protein it has.

    Is this some sort of innuendo?

    If this was a sarcasm/innuendo thread, the whole thing was weak!

    I don't think it was sarcasm. She was just trying to help!
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    Yeah avoid the banana for belly fat. You should eat something like fried chicken instead.

    :laugh:
  • takechances
    takechances Posts: 65
    I once ate a banana.


    ...It was horrible...


    I heard this rumbling sound the minute the banana hit my stomach.


    Suddenly... Like a great rhinoceros on a stampede, my *kitten* BURST FORTH from my hot pants.


    Friends don't let friends eat bananas.
  • waldenlev
    waldenlev Posts: 102 Member
    I eat one sometimes two bananas a day, and have lost belly fat. A lot of it, actually. I guess I'm unique and special snowflake.

    Nice snowflake callback!
  • wildcata77
    wildcata77 Posts: 660
    No, but your mama will.
  • SofaKingRad
    SofaKingRad Posts: 1,592 Member
    I once ate a banana.


    ...It was horrible...


    I heard this rumbling sound the minute the banana hit my stomach.


    Suddenly... Like a great rhinoceros on a stampede, my *kitten* BURST FORTH from my hot pants.


    Friends don't let friends eat bananas.

    So you *kitten* yourself?
  • FatStoatLondon
    FatStoatLondon Posts: 197 Member
    If you eat it in reverse by pushing it up your bottom, it actually REDUCES belly fat. True!
  • lizziebeth1028
    lizziebeth1028 Posts: 3,602 Member
    It's bad, eat a twinkie instead.


    In all seriousness, a banana a day is fine! just make sure it fits into your calorie goal for the day.
  • Cheri_Moves
    Cheri_Moves Posts: 625 Member
    I once ate a banana.


    ...It was horrible...


    I heard this rumbling sound the minute the banana hit my stomach.


    Suddenly... Like a great rhinoceros on a stampede, my *kitten* BURST FORTH from my hot pants.


    Friends don't let friends eat bananas.

    lol!!! :laugh:

    And once... I ate a banana.

    And all of a sudden, the button BURST from my pants, nailing my friend RIGHT IN THE EYE! Surgery ensued... I paid the hospital bill.

    I concur. Friends don't let friends eat bananas!
  • Cheri_Moves
    Cheri_Moves Posts: 625 Member
    If you eat it in reverse by pushing it up your bottom, it actually REDUCES belly fat. True!

    oh my WORD!!! This is freakin HILARIOUS!

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