Substitute for Bananas? Or don't bother?

SanDiegoCasey

I've heard from some people that bananas are really too high in sugar, obviously they are better than some processed crap, but... if I have options, should I eat a different kind of fruit? I usually have at least 2 a day, more like 3 most days, one in a shake and then quickly before a workout and randomly throughout the day.

I eat a lot of apples too, should I switch my bananas out for something else?

bcattoes

Unless you are experiencing problems or eating so many that you are not eating enough of something else, I can't imagine any reason why you should stop eating them.

deb3129

I have read all that too, but I still refuse to give up my bananas. I love them, and they have not caused me any problems, so I will keep eating them!

KS_4691

If you want to go for a lower sugar fruit, then swap for berries

ladyrider55

I'd say to those people "look on the flipside it's better to eat bananas then to give into something else like junk food, sweets, etc." Fruit is good for you. Like anything else, eat in moderation. If you're within your daily calories it shouldn't be a big deal. Bananas are great in smoothies. I just found a recipe using frozen fruits plus a frozen banana that tastes delicious! Finally, a replacement for ice cream...Yea!! :happy:

UsedToBeHusky

No. Natural sugars are nothing to concern yourself with. Bananas are high in potassium. I eat two or three a day myself.

ObtainingBalance

Berries.

Personally I don't cut out bananas completely, I just have half instead of whole. I'll put the other half in the freezer, frozen bananas taste great!

Cranktastic

I LOVE BANANAS.
make the banana haters STOP

Chief_Rocka

Sugar isn't bad for you

hellraisedfire

I wouldn't. bananas have a good amount of potassium, which is good for your electrolytes. I wouldn't go about eating ONLY bananas. I like to have them, apples, any kind of berries.

gaylynn35

I usually have 2 or 3 a day! I will not stop eating them. I also have an apple or an orange and berries too!

ShifuYaku

Bananas are good. Sugar in fruit is good. Sugar in anything else that isn't fruit sugar or natural cane is bad. End of story.

drmerc

Bananas are good. Sugar in fruit is good. Sugar in anything else that isn't fruit sugar or natural cane is bad. End of story.

This is science

healthybodyhealthymind

I don't see why people keep saying fruit is so bad for you. IT'S NATURAL.

Nutrients>Numbers on a label.

BeeElMarvin

Nothing wrong with bananas. If you like them eat them.

BeeElMarvin

Bananas are good. Sugar in fruit is good. Sugar in anything else that isn't fruit sugar or natural cane is bad. End of story.

Oh good lord...

kinmad4it

I think the detractors are confusing sugar from fruit and other natural sources with the bad processed variety.
When every doctor and his dog keeps saying we should eat more fruit and veg, I've never once heard any of them mention "but not banana's"

BondBomb

I have yet to meet anyone that said 'I got fat or I got diabetes from too many bananas'.

n0ob

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secretlobster

What, like fauxnanas?

PikaKnight

I eat a lot of apples and grapes because I can't stomach bananas anymore for some reason

taso42

anti-banana talk just hurts my feelings.

thelovelyLIZ

Eat your bananas. Bananas are full of important vitamins and minerals, are extremely nutritious, help aid in recovery, and are delicious.

No one got fat eating fruit.

ShifuYaku

Bananas are good. Sugar in fruit is good. Sugar in anything else that isn't fruit sugar or natural cane is bad. End of story.

Oh good lord...

Did I say something wrong?

Jennhasfaith

I actually break out in hives, from eating bananas, mild allergy. The last time, I actually ate bananas has been over 25 years! I have to be careful, if someone else makes banana bread, snacks with bananas, etc...

Sarauk2sf

If it fits into your macros - eat the banana

ShifuYaku

Bananas are good. Sugar in fruit is good. Sugar in anything else that isn't fruit sugar or natural cane is bad. End of story.

This is science

Thank you

Sarauk2sf

Bananas are good. Sugar in fruit is good. Sugar in anything else that isn't fruit sugar or natural cane is bad. End of story.

Oh good lord...

Did I say something wrong?

Yes you did.

cmcollins001

I was going to stay out of the forums today, but with all the anti-banana talk (read: nonsense) I have to say...

Honeybah

lol

ShifuYaku

Bananas are good. Sugar in fruit is good. Sugar in anything else that isn't fruit sugar or natural cane is bad. End of story.

Oh good lord...

Did I say something wrong?

Yes you did.

So, what is wrong? o: