Bananas are to be avoided? Please explain

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  • Jxnsmma
    Jxnsmma Posts: 919 Member
    :flowerforyou: The peel is bad for you. Just eat the middle, you'll be fine
  • kellykw
    kellykw Posts: 184 Member
    Eat bananas if you like them and if you don't have blood sugar issues. But watch out for the crunchy ones. :sick:
  • cjfitnessme
    cjfitnessme Posts: 97 Member
    Many good reasons why to eat a bannana as others have pointed out, but it comes down to your calorie count.myself I love bananas especially with peanutbutter, but then again I burn a lot of calories so I dont worry to much about my calorie limit.
  • Ping2011
    Ping2011 Posts: 2
    Congrats on loosing that much weight in 2 weeks (12lbs in 2 weeks!). If i were you, i would double check my diet because loosing too much weight like that would mean that you are loosing mucle mass as well...many experts wouldn't recomended loosing more than 2 pounds in a week. when you first start out and have a lot of BF to loose, this is okay but when your body fat is around 15%, loosing that much in week won't be too healthy for you.

    As for eating bananas or any whole fresh fruits, they're all good. The only key to any fat lost (which in turn casue weight loss) is to have a calories defict...eating less calories than you burn in a day is the only way to loose fat/weight...simple like that...The truth is, it doesn't matter what type of food you eat, as long as you keep at a calories defict, you will loose fat/weight...although i wouldn't recommended eating ice creams or pizza all day...that's won't be healthy in the long run.
  • kayaksara
    kayaksara Posts: 157 Member
    Eat bananas!!!! :heart: them! Eat them EVERY DAY!
  • Shawty_Ro
    Shawty_Ro Posts: 135
    Many good reasons why to eat a bannana as others have pointed out, but it comes down to your calorie count.myself I love bananas especially with peanutbutter, but then again I burn a lot of calories so I dont worry to much about my calorie limit.

    yes, he does!!
  • reztib
    reztib Posts: 151 Member
    First time I have heard about it. If it doesn't come from you doctor or nutritionist, I would think it is probably bad advice. Also barring you don't have a medical condition.
  • Carnivor0us
    Carnivor0us Posts: 1,752 Member
    Bananas are wonderful! I eat them as a dessert occasionally.
  • 58ttom
    58ttom Posts: 9 Member
    Thank you all for the very informative replies to my question. I have a much better understanding now.
  • castelluzzo99
    castelluzzo99 Posts: 313 Member
    It's the bananas that say don't eat the bananas, just self preservation.:happy:

    ^^:laugh:

    I wouldn't eat a ton of them, but I eat a banana every day or two myself. They are nutritious and cheap, compared to other fruits.
  • stumblinthrulife
    stumblinthrulife Posts: 2,558 Member
    For months I have eaten a banana every day before my workout, to see me through to breakfast.

    Doesn't seem to have done me any harm.
  • Luvmichnata
    Luvmichnata Posts: 186 Member
    I enjoy my bananas and they eliminated the leg/foot cramps I was getting especially post-workout nights. I use in my protein shakes and love them!
  • MudRunLvr
    MudRunLvr Posts: 226 Member
    This way posted on here yesterday:::


    Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy.

    Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes.

    But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.

    DEPRESSION:
    According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

    PMS:
    Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

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

    BLOOD PRESSURE:
    This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

    BRAIN POWER:
    200 students at a Twickenham school ( England ) were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

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

    HANGOVERS:
    One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.

    HEARTBURN:
    Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

    MORNING SICKNESS:
    Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

    MOSQUITO BITES:
    Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.

    NERVES:
    Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system..

    Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and chips. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.

    ULCERS:
    The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chroniclercases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

    TEMPERATURE CONTROL:
    Many other cultures see bananas as a 'cooling' fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand , for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.

    So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. 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!'

    Listen to this. This girl really knows her bananas it would seem.
  • bonniecarbs
    bonniecarbs Posts: 446 Member
    Bananas and peanut butter - don't mess with mine! Good job on losing that much in two weeks. Continued success to you
  • dlcarroll13
    dlcarroll13 Posts: 65 Member
    I eat a banana EVERY SINGLE DAY...it's one of the few things I crave...and I've had no problem dropping weight.
  • Monny287
    Monny287 Posts: 109
    If eating bananas is wrong, I don't want to be right. They are my very favorite fruit. I eat at least one a day.
  • lithezebra
    lithezebra Posts: 3,670 Member
    I can't stand them. Even when they're ripe they make my mouth pucker up. But I like them frozen, in smoothies, or cooked, if they're plantains. Go figure.
  • taidasrictar
    taidasrictar Posts: 100 Member
    I have lost 50lbs eating bananas almost every day nothing beats it

    self contained and portable i keep one in my lunch bag at work
  • Myxalplyx
    Myxalplyx Posts: 129 Member
    Become one with the Banana!

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  • gigglybeth
    gigglybeth Posts: 365 Member
    No one is fat from eating too many bananas. If you like them, eat them.
  • gigglybeth
    gigglybeth Posts: 365 Member
    Become one with the Banana!

    1257946416_banana_man.gif

    That guy likes bananas on a whole other level from most people.
  • Momjogger
    Momjogger Posts: 750 Member
    I LOOOVE bananas. I eat them before I run. PERFECT pre and re charge food for working out. I love them for breakfast with a hard boiled egg. Silly silly people saying bad things about bananas!
  • SCtolulu
    SCtolulu Posts: 154 Member
    When people tell you not to eat real food ignore them. Sometimes these are the people living off of protein bars and processed "health" food.
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    Old thread is old.
  • oddyogi
    oddyogi Posts: 1,816 Member
    Bananas give me horrible cramps followed by a ginormous BM. :( I miss them.

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