1700 cals of bananas vs 1700 cals of apples

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  • Skinny_Beans
    Skinny_Beans Posts: 405 Member
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    I feel like the sugar would mess you up from either, but besides that, pretty even?
  • iAMsmiling
    iAMsmiling Posts: 2,394 Member
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    At least you're not comparing apples and oranges. That just isn't done.
  • nikilis
    nikilis Posts: 2,305 Member
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    trick question answer. neither.
  • DannyMussels
    DannyMussels Posts: 1,842 Member
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    Apples.

    That many'll keep the doctor away for weeks.
  • firemanfive0
    firemanfive0 Posts: 228 Member
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    can't you smoke the peel on the banana...or will that give you the munchies??? LOL
  • nikilis
    nikilis Posts: 2,305 Member
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    1700 calories of apples will keep a LOT of doctors away.

    but gangbanged by an entire dental surgery.
  • melonheadPHX
    melonheadPHX Posts: 16
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    Are you intending to spike your glucose level, or maintain? Research 'glycemic index'.

    It also depends on whether you eat them, or blend them....
  • CallMeCupcakeDammit
    CallMeCupcakeDammit Posts: 9,377 Member
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    apples = cleanse?

    bananas = constipation?

    I'm going with this one. Weight loss with bananas will be slower because of all the back-up.
  • HypersonicFitNess
    HypersonicFitNess Posts: 1,219 Member
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    Apples because bananas are higher glycemic and apples are low glycemic

    high glycemic foods spike your blood sugar causing you to feel hungry again soon after eating whereas low glycemic foods do not spike your blood sugar and keep it more at a regular level:

    http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/glycemic-index-diet

    BTW - I lost 35lbs on low glycemic diet and this is still how I eat


    http://childrenshospital.org/clinicalservices/Site3080/Documents/LowGlycemicShoppingList.pdf

    http://www.the-gi-diet.org/lowgifoods/

    http://www.lifetimefatloss.com/support-files/printablelglist4.2.11.pdf
  • RikanSoulja
    RikanSoulja Posts: 463 Member
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    Apples... but I hate apples so I would go with bananas
  • msafunk
    msafunk Posts: 163 Member
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  • misslindseylou
    misslindseylou Posts: 141 Member
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    This **** is bananas, B-A-N-A-N-A-S.
  • ObtainingBalance
    ObtainingBalance Posts: 1,446 Member
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    "Heart Health
    Both the apple and banana contain nutrients that can help improve heart-health. The apple is a good source of pectin, which is a type of soluble fiber. Soluble fiber prevents your body from absorbing cholesterol, helping lower your blood cholesterol levels and reducing your risk of heart disease. Bananas are high in potassium, with 422 mg in a medium piece of fruit. Including more potassium rich foods in your diet can aid in blood pressure control. The American Heart Association recommends you aim for 4,700 mg of potassium a day for heart-health.

    Glycemic Index
    Both the apple and the banana have a low glycemic index. The glycemic index ranks how food affects blood sugar. Foods with a low-glycemic index, a number less than or equal to 55, cause only a slight rise in blood sugar, while a food with a high-glycemic index, a number greater than or equal to 70, causes a rapid increase in blood sugar. Consuming a diet that includes more low-glycemic index foods can lower your risk of heart disease and diabetes, according to the Harvard School of Public Health. The apple has a glycemic index of 40, while the banana has a glycemic index of 51.

    Antioxidant Nutrition
    Both the banana and apple are good sources of antioxidants, including vitamin A and vitamin C. Antioxidants protect your cells from damage by free radicals, decreasing your risk of cancer and heart disease. A medium banana contains 10 mg of vitamin C and 76 IU of vitamin A, while a medium apple contains 8 mg of vitamin C and 98 IU of vitamin A."

    Source:
    http://www.livestrong.com/article/445004-banana-vs-apple/#ixzz2ALsAZjOc


    It would take you 15-16 fruit to reach your calorie goal for that day; I personally would eat 7-8 of each fruit.... You can have both... neither is better. They're both fantastic. BUT , you would be lacking calcium, healthy fats, and proteins. Also a lot of other stuff ...take a multi vitamin....LOL.
  • rogerbosch
    rogerbosch Posts: 343 Member
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    For consumption or lifting?
  • ricosuave
    ricosuave Posts: 4
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    Thanks, IceyRain, for a well-researched, informative answer. :smile:
  • dandaninc
    dandaninc Posts: 392
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  • tubway
    tubway Posts: 86 Member
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    The thing I can do with bananas, that I can't do with apples. Reminds me of a trip to Amsterdam........

    Depends on which activity you're talking about that Amsterdam is famous for. Apples are better for the other thing...

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