What About Bananas?

redjag67
redjag67 Posts: 1 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I hear mixed views on bananas and I like them with my special K in the morning but the carbs are hight! What is your view on bananas on a diet and what do you like to substitute for bananas on cereal or oatmeal?

3#'s closer to my goal....

Connie

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  • StarryEyedGirl
    StarryEyedGirl Posts: 585
    bananas have so many good qualities- I am sticking with them!! many will say too much sugar...
  • skinnyb450
    skinnyb450 Posts: 288
    I have weetbix or Allbran and add tinned peaches in natural juice :):flowerforyou:
  • Simonscat
    Simonscat Posts: 249
    Bananas=energy
    It's a fruit.
    Healthy carbs!
  • GURLEY_GIRL3
    GURLEY_GIRL3 Posts: 347 Member
    They are great before a workout...give u an energy boost. I dont love them but i try to eat 1 everyday because I have low potassium.
  • blakjac6
    blakjac6 Posts: 41
    bananas are good and bad. bad: high in sugar and carbs. good: high in potassium. I usually use blueberries in my cereal or raisins. (raisins are high in sugar too though). :) hope this helps!
  • BrentGetsFit
    BrentGetsFit Posts: 878 Member
    If it's a natural, whole food like bananas, almonds, etc. You should definitely eat it. If your daily sugar is over because of a banana I wouldn't get upset. Now if it's because of the packet you put in your coffee then that's a different story. See what I mean?
  • servilia
    servilia Posts: 3,452 Member
    I would eat one or two, as long as it fits into my calorie budget. I think they're over 100 cals so I wouldn't make it a huge part of my daily diet though.. I think it's fine in the morning if you like it!
  • fuzzymel
    fuzzymel Posts: 400 Member
    I love them as a quick snack before the gym.
  • DianaPowerUp
    DianaPowerUp Posts: 518 Member
    Bananas are a healthy, wholesome option, and a much better choice over your cereal than a spoonful of sugar. That said, there are other fruits that are much lower in sugar and calories than bananas. I usu. sprinkle blueberries over my cereal, if I want to sweeten it.

    You could slice your banana very thinly, and that way you still get the banana taste/sweetness, but only eat 1/2 of the banana, if you're worried about the carbs/calories.
  • TakeOne
    TakeOne Posts: 345 Member
    LOL..I agree about the sugar comment above! I wish I liked bananas because overall they are a heathly food. But I can't stand their taste. Only way I will have one is in a smoothie.
  • MonsteRawr
    MonsteRawr Posts: 95 Member
    I like to eat them if I need to eat something RIGHT before a run, because it gives me energy without sitting heavy in my stomach. I also like to mash them up and put them in my morning oatmeal with some almond butter. The natural sweetness of the banana means I don't need to add any additional sugar, and it keeps me feeling full all morning.
  • page68
    page68 Posts: 220 Member
    I have one every day on my breakfast cereal. I don't think twice. They're naturally sweet and I love them. I account for them and move on.
  • MindyF68
    MindyF68 Posts: 42
    I agree about bananas being good for you, so just enjoy that banana with your cereal.

    banana = good nutrients
  • foyboy
    foyboy Posts: 49
    I say stick with them as well, but try using half in your cereal, I use half a day with my Shakeology.
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