Bananas? ...Yea or nay?

I am interested in other peoples opinion on this one as well. Not sure why they are getting such a bad wrap over other fruits? As someone said they are high in Vit K and I was re-introducing bananas into my diet to boost this Vit. I think "timing" of eating them is probably more of the issue like choosing right food combos eg. Avoiding carbs with coffee. Bananas are a great "pick-me up" the only objectionable thing is not to leave the skins in your office waste basket as they can smell.

I have eaten carbs with my coffee pretty much every day for the past 3 years. The important thing is overall calories/macros, not food combinations (outside of any performance edge one might gain, which would be more individualized).

I have a TON of belly fat and haven't eaten a banana is 30 plus years.....so not sure there is a correlation there....if you like them EAT them!!:flowerforyou:

Bananas are my fav!!!! Don't forget the peanut butter!

i think only good things about bananas.

This.

I love bananas, but I save them for dessert. Frozen as "ice cream", mashed with an egg and sprinkles with chocolate chips for decadent "pancakes" (I have no idea why people hate these so much. I lurve them), or gutted into a boat and stuffed with chocolate chips and microwaved for a minute or so. Yum, yum, yum

I maintain about 20% body fat and have very little on my abs. Bananas are fine. Higher in calories, but fine.

I think there is some confusion in this thread. The "controversy" was never over the healthiness of bananas (they are great!) Its over eye contact during consumption of the fruit.

Totally not a concern if you slice, chop, or pulverize the banana prior to eating. :devil:

It amazes me that people try and pass off bananas as being unhealthy. My guess is it's probably because they are one of the higher calorie fruits (a medium one will set you back about 100 cals), a probably the 25 or so grams of carbs, due to the common diet trend of 'carbs are the enemy'. But no one food gives you belly fat. Too much of any food causes fat, in general.

..yeah, but didn't you know that bananafats go directly to your tummytum?

...:drinker:

Goddamn! That's where I went wrong. I needed to give up the bananas and stick to my cheeseburgers, then I would have had the flat belly I crave!

LOL I love this...

Bananas are the one and only cause of obesity.

Bananas are the devil's fruit.

But then again, I'm biased because I'm allergic to them. :devil:

Love bananas and I eat one everyday, sometimes two and I'm still losing weight.

I will never give up bananas.

I eat bananas, I think I'm still losing weight *crosses fingers*

There are numerous ways to lose weight. The common denominator is exercise. Commit to an exercise regiment and a diet plan that you are comfortable with. In my case a low fat diet and exercise are doing the trick. Total calories are the easiest track, setting a calorie limit that is below what your body needs to maintain normal bodily functions. That way any exercise is a bonus. I have dropped 29 pounds in 6 weeks. That is 5 pounds a week and I can attribute this rapid loss to the exercise. I am also seeing a steady decrease in BMI and an increase in lean muscle. So if you want to eat a banana, eat a banana and include it in your food diary, just cut something else to maintain your limit. Try to avoid bananas that are starting to show spots, that is an indicator of increased sugar level due to decomposition.

As for myself, my grandson and I usually share a banana every afternoon when I get home. It is an excellent source of potassium.

i frickin love bananas. but it has to be almost green. hard. i cant have soft bananas or with any browning. nope.

I was thinking of asking the same question this morning. I love bananas but have stayed away them, but thanks to everyone's input, I will add them back into my diet.

P.S. my boss who is a strict health nut has an apple & a banana everyday for lunch & once in awhile a few pieces of turkey or a few nuts.