Bananas..........
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Pro - They are yummy.
Eating above maintenance make you gain weight. Don't blame an innocent banana.0 -
This always makes me laugh. I eat at least one banana a day, maybe two if I put it in my protein shake also. I never understand why people hate on bananas. If it fits in your calories and macros, go for it.
exactly...and make a banana/protein powder smoothie for a great post-workout meal0 -
I avoid nuts. Too many calories and fat for so little pleasure. Just my opinion of course.
Healthy fats though. All fats are not created equal. Don't fear the fat.
Pistachios, cashews, almonds, walnuts. They do wonders for the body.
^this....in addition, avocado0 -
Hmmmmm, i lost 81 LBS eating banana's almost every day,
Somtimes more than one ( got to looove banana pancakes)0 -
Bananas are great. Curried bananas, ginger bananas, chocolate dipped bananas, wonderful. I eat them almost every day and lose weight steadily. Sure you can gain weight eating ANYTHING, even rice cakes, which aren't even food but styrofoam.0
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There is nothing wrong with bananas. Pineapple, on the other hand, I try to avoid because it's too addictive.0
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Don't blame an innocent banana.
Wawww, innocent banana =D
That maxes out the quota of adorable things I've heard today.0 -
Nothing wrong with banana's, just dont make eye contact with ANYBODY *especially males whilst eating one0
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I avoid nuts. Too many calories and fat for so little pleasure. Just my opinion of course.
Those fats are very good for your heart health though...
Fat is just so misunderstood...I blame the '80s & 90s. I blame the new millennium for the demonization of carbs, including this banana nonsense.0 -
Pro - They are yummy.
Eating above maintenance make you gain weight. Don't blame an innocent banana.
100% THIS ^^^^ Bananas are a SUPER food - I eat 1 -2 every day - cannot imagine a healthy life without them0 -
I avoid nuts. Too many calories and fat for so little pleasure. Just my opinion of course.
Healthy fats though. All fats are not created equal. Don't fear the fat.
Pistachios, cashews, almonds, walnuts. They do wonders for the body.
Who said anything about fearing fat? I certainly don't.
How much chicken/fish or meat can I eat for the same amount of calories? What is more filling?
I also don't enjoy the bloat that accompanies eating nuts. I've learned to avoid foods that bloat me up.
Bloating from foods is NOT normal unless you can't tolerate them. Bloating is a signal of inflammation.
If your body is busy fighting inflammation it can't do other things like build muscle and burn fat. If more people
took the time to figure out what foods might be causing them issues, they might see more progress.
Just sayin'.0 -
I eat 1-2 bananas a day, like many others here say. You can't blame one single food for gaining weight in any kind of scenario other than eating over your maintenance calories in that food a day.0
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Bananas are great. Curried bananas, ginger bananas, chocolate dipped bananas, wonderful. I eat them almost every day and lose weight steadily. Sure you can gain weight eating ANYTHING, even rice cakes, which aren't even food but styrofoam.
curried/ginger bananas?? YUMMM! recipe?
don't you dare cut out bananas, that would be rude, and you'd miss out on a delicious fruit full of good for you carbs and potassium. stick to 2-4 servings of fruit a day instead.... but if it comes down to it, between a candy bar binge and a banana binge? I'm gonna have to side with my lovely innocent banana friend, noms.0 -
I just had a banana; as I do most days at or around breakfast time. :happy:0
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I can almost 100% guarantee you that all of the obese people in the world did not get that way from eating too many bananas.
Haha! Weight Watchers (their old points system) used to charge two points per banana. But one point for their heavily manufactured products. One of the reasons I stopped doing WW. I also get ads on some of my sites for that whole "five foods never to eat", and there is a picture of bananas. I think they would do better posting a photo of Outback's Blooming Onion!0 -
It's not about the banana making you gain. It's the glycemic index of the food. Bananas have a high GI. So if you are sensitive to high GI foods (like diabetics) then you would want to stick with lower GI fruits such as oranges. Years ago I did LA Weight Loss and it was the only commercial plan that ever worked for me. A doctor helped me figure out that it was because it was focused on low GI foods. For instance, back then, pears and bananas weren't allowed because of their higher sugar content and high GI. A serving of cherries was 9 cherries because of their GI.0
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Bananas are highly beneficial, particularly in potassium, something dieter's have a tendency to avoid if not eating clean.
Just avoid eating 5 or 6... bunches at one time and you won't gain weight because of them.0 -
I eat bananas everyday... at least one... with natural peanut butter...
do I look like I'm gaining any weight???
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Bananas and they're damn rep.
Pro: They're super yummy, especially with peanut butter.
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This is a lifestyle change, not a diet. If you enjoy bananas eat them. I haven't given anything up. Why would I? I typically eat a banana once a day and have lost a good bit of weight for myself. Cake (insert any bad food you really love) makes you gain, but most people aren't typically willing to give it up for the rest of their lives. It's a fruit. Eat it and enjoy.0 -
Bananas........ attract mosquitoes.0
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