The power of the banana!

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__Di__
__Di__ Posts: 1,630 Member
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This morning, knowing that I was going to go running, I ate two bananas for breakfast and I realize now that I have been completely underestimating the power of the banana!!!

Energy, quick fix?? Bloody incredible burst I had!

I shall be eating more bananas before running in future and in particular before any race I run.

The banana is now my hero!
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  • runfatmanrun
    runfatmanrun Posts: 1,090 Member
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    It's called sugar, but yes they are delicious and helpful. Good for post workouts too.
  • dfonte
    dfonte Posts: 263 Member
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    Low fat, high carb, digest quickly. Bananarama.
  • kiekie
    kiekie Posts: 289 Member
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    I always have 1/2 before working out in the morning too as it's the only thing I can digest quickly enough. I feel ill with an empty stomach or anything else.

    I know this is going to bring out the bros but does anyone know if it is it an effective pre-workout snack or are you then just running on sugar and not burning your fat blah blah blah...?
  • __Di__
    __Di__ Posts: 1,630 Member
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    I always have 1/2 before working out in the morning too as it's the only thing I can digest quickly enough. I feel ill with an empty stomach or anything else.

    I know this is going to bring out the bros but does anyone know if it is it an effective pre-workout snack or are you then just running on sugar and not burning your fat blah blah blah...?

    No idea, I just ate two (180 calories) for breakfast and then burned off 464 calories, I was just amazed at the energy burst though.

    Can'[t wait for my next race now haha.
  • FitBeto
    FitBeto Posts: 2,121 Member
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    sausage > banana
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
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  • FranksRumHam
    FranksRumHam Posts: 198 Member
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    http://dailyhealthpost.com/are-bananas-as-bad-for-you-as-cookies/?utm_source=taboola#axzz2Ms9tqzCw
  • ApexLeader
    ApexLeader Posts: 580 Member
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    no one has mentioned potassium, so i thought i'd throw that in there.
  • iAMsmiling
    iAMsmiling Posts: 2,394 Member
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    Pre-workout, every morning.
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,229 Member
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    I love bananas! I eat 2 or 3 a day. Great source of potassium for balancing my sodium intake.
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,841 Member
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    Watch tennis players in matches. They are always downing bananas. Great energy source and nutrients. I have bananas daily. Almost to the point I can skip coffee.
  • nsagley
    nsagley Posts: 84 Member
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    I've read several articles that say a banana is the best thing to eat before a workout and a cup of chocolate milk afterward.
  • SoViLicious
    SoViLicious Posts: 2,633 Member
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    Banana in my mouth
  • _SABOTEUR_
    _SABOTEUR_ Posts: 6,833 Member
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    I've read several articles that say a banana is the best thing to eat before a workout and a cup of chocolate milk afterward.

    I live by this philosophy.
  • GaryRussell123456
    GaryRussell123456 Posts: 87 Member
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    http://youtu.be/Hq2KXudEjkI

    Lol
  • DostThouEven
    DostThouEven Posts: 148
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    bananas are high gi carbs which i'm pretty sure means they kill you.
  • AbbieZabba
    AbbieZabba Posts: 110
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  • dfonte
    dfonte Posts: 263 Member
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    That's why I don't. I do HIIT to burn off my burgers all day.
  • __Di__
    __Di__ Posts: 1,630 Member
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    no one has mentioned potassium, so i thought i'd throw that in there.

    Bloody good point too, glad you did! The best time to eat a banana is as the brown spots start to appear anbd the darker the banana gets, the more Potassium is contains.

    I used to like them just coming off the green stage, but prefer them much riper now.
  • __Di__
    __Di__ Posts: 1,630 Member
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    bananas are high gi carbs which i'm pretty sure means they kill you.

    No, they are medium gi carbs and in the same category as whole wheat or enriched wheat, pita bread, basmati rice, potato, grape juice, raisins, prunes, pumpernickel bread, cranberry juice, regular ice cream and sucrose and no, they won't kill you lol.

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