1700 cals of bananas vs 1700 cals of apples

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  • msafunk
    msafunk Posts: 163 Member
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  • misslindseylou
    misslindseylou Posts: 141 Member
    This **** is bananas, B-A-N-A-N-A-S.
  • ObtainingBalance
    ObtainingBalance Posts: 1,446 Member
    "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
    For consumption or lifting?
  • ricosuave
    ricosuave Posts: 4
    Thanks, IceyRain, for a well-researched, informative answer. :smile:
  • dandaninc
    dandaninc Posts: 392
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  • tubway
    tubway Posts: 86 Member
    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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