What About Bananas?

redjag67 · January 2011

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

StarryEyedGirl · January 2011

bananas have so many good qualities- I am sticking with them!! many will say too much sugar...

skinnyb450 · January 2011

I have weetbix or Allbran and add tinned peaches in natural juice

:flowerforyou:

Simonscat · January 2011

Bananas=energy
It's a fruit.
Healthy carbs!

GURLEY_GIRL3 · January 2011

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 · January 2011

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 · January 2011

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 · January 2011

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 · January 2011

I love them as a quick snack before the gym.

DianaPowerUp · January 2011

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 · January 2011

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 · January 2011

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.