Banana anyone?

agtapia09

I eat a banana almost everyday. Sometimes even two

fuhrmeister

I love Bananas!

HopefulLeigh

ANEMIA:
High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

A medium banana contains .22 mg of iron, which is less than 2% of the daily recommended value for women. Since we're comparing apples to bananas at the end of the post saying that they have 5x the amount of an apple, it's worth noting that a medium apple contains .31 mg of iron. Basic math shows that the apple has a higher iron content. Not that it matters, since the iron contained in apples and bananas is non-heme iron and has a lower absorption than iron from other sources.

CONSTIPATION:
High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

Bananas are also recommended to harden bowel movements and have been known to cause constipation.

When you compare it to an apple, it has FOUR TIMES the protein, TWICE the carbohydrate, THREE TIMES the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals.. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, 'A BANANA a day keeps the doctor away!'

1% of vitamin a versus 2% is not five times.

While some of the information is true and yes, bananas are good for you, this post contains a ton of bro math.

alipene

I saw this being posted on Facebook...

That's where I saw it, just thought I'd share it :happy:

jonnythan

No way. Just two bananas put me over my sugar goal for the day.

SAY NO TO BANANAS.

Curleycue0314

I use bananas as a substitute to margarine/butter in baking.....

OOO I like the sound of this! How much do you use? I'm all about the nanners! They are great for my RLS and a "prepackaged" "Preportioned" food!!

kitka82

I thought bananas caused belly fat.

1) I thought eating too many calories caused belly fat.
2) Let's not pretend bananas are bad for you. If you don't like them, fine. There are also things the cleanest eater eats that are worse for you than a dang banana. LOL. Yes, there are a bazillion other things lower in carbs and sugars. If you want something comparable in texture/moisture content for a protein shake or baked good, use pumpkin for lower carbs and sugar.
3) Other good cures for a hangover: V8 juice. Or take preventative measures and take vitamin B before drinking.

Thanks for the info, OP.

sprintto50

I ate a banana every day for so many years that I haven't been able to face the suckers for a while. I should get into the habit.

And for carrying you can get Banaboxes and cheap knockoffs too that are special shaped holders for toting.

karllundy

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momzeeee

My favorite breakfast is banana egg pancakes-sooo good!
1-2 large eggs
1-2 bananas
2tbsp butter, one for frying pan, one to top pancakes

optional-cinnamon, vanila extract, pumpkin spice etc

Mash banana/s. Fork whisk eggs. Mix together and let sit a few minutes

Melt butter in fry pan and cook pancakes on medium-making sure they set well before flipping.

Serve with butter. Will have the consistency between a pancake and crepe

Monny287

Awesome! Bananas are my favorite fruit. I'm trying to incorporate other fruits into my diet, but bananas are always my go-to! I eat at least one a day.

SweetestLibby

i love em....but growing up....my mom...who is the biggest fan of bananas i have ever seen, would buy literally bunches and bunches of them until all who entered our home had this strange look on their faces like...." are you in the banana business???"

It was at least 5 years after i left home before i ate a banana.


i think it may be hereditary...since ive started buying them...more....and more and MOARRRR

hahahah. I love bananas! They're my favorite fruit. Growing up there was ALWAYS bananas in the house. When my dad forgot to my them at the grocery store my mom and I made him go back and get them!