what are the 5 foods never to eat?

mkeily
mkeily Posts: 1
edited September 25 in Introduce Yourself
I am flat broke and can't afford to buy that book...let me guess.
1. bananas
2. potato chips
3. pastries
4. sugar
5. softdrinks
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  • michz
    michz Posts: 102
    Thank you for answering that! That AD bugs me - but I'm not gonna buy it either!
  • Nellie1drfl
    Nellie1drfl Posts: 127 Member
    Whats wrong with bananas??? I love bananas.
  • DaisyBayberry
    DaisyBayberry Posts: 50
    Why not eat bananas?:ohwell:
  • reese66
    reese66 Posts: 2,920 Member
    Why would bananas be on the list?
  • Clew
    Clew Posts: 910 Member
    Yeah, I'm tired of the banana hate.
  • ereeners
    ereeners Posts: 14 Member
    Does anybody know why bananas are on the list? I have one for breakfast everyday.
  • nooner33
    nooner33 Posts: 2
    Maybe bananas are on there because of the sugar....but that doesn't make sense because it's fruit! I usually eat bananas with peanut butter before my workout in the mornings...it gets me going! I guess if you eat like 7 bananas a day it could be bad, but even then you wouldn't really be reaching the toxicity levels of potassium....so....I'm not sure.
  • joanneeee
    joanneeee Posts: 311 Member
    I eat a banana once every day and I've lost weight fine, but whatever. I too am tired of the banana hate.
  • Siobhancarmichael
    Siobhancarmichael Posts: 5 Member
    Because banana's are full of carbs.. which store as fat.. they're good to eat first thing in the morning, but try to avoid them in the evenings!! :) x
  • erikrichter
    erikrichter Posts: 19 Member
    Bananas are fine... They might be on the higher end of the calorie spectrum for fruits, but they have a ton of potassium and are a great pre-workout food.
  • beckajw
    beckajw Posts: 1,728 Member
    It's because of the glycemic index. I eat them anyway. I think they are one of the most filling fruits.
  • rakelros
    rakelros Posts: 67
    Well, it´s not really bad to eat bananas.
    The only problem with them is that they´re extremely fatty.
    So, a good rule would be, that if you want to eat bananas, try to eat them before 3pm in the day, that way the body has more time to burn it before turning it into fat while you sleep.
  • ryzola
    ryzola Posts: 51 Member
    I was under the impression that the OP is guessing, not stating. And yeah...bananas....really?
  • ryzola
    ryzola Posts: 51 Member
    Well, it´s not really bad to eat bananas.
    The only problem with them is that they´re extremely fatty.
    So, a good rule would be, that if you want to eat bananas, try to eat them before 3pm in the day, that way the body has more time to burn it before turning it into fat while you sleep.

    ....no....they're not. Sugary, yes. Fatty, no. And the whole eating carbs and fat before you sleep thing, well...read some articles on that too.
  • ejohndrow
    ejohndrow Posts: 1,399 Member
    Bananas are one of the best foods to eat before a workout. The potassium and natural sugars give the body an extra boost in energy. Compared to other fruits they may be a bit more calorie dense, but it's all good. It's like saying you shouldn't eat avacados because they are high in fat, or stop eating carrots because they are high in carbohydrates.
  • RMinVA
    RMinVA Posts: 1,085 Member
    Well, it´s not really bad to eat bananas.
    The only problem with them is that they´re extremely fatty.
    So, a good rule would be, that if you want to eat bananas, try to eat them before 3pm in the day, that way the body has more time to burn it before turning it into fat while you sleep.

    Bananas are fatty? Seriously? Have you looked at the nutritional content of a banana? Most of them have less than a half a gram of fat. They are an all natural food and much better for you than the crap that most people eat.

    And everyone please stop with the nonsense of when you can and can eat certain things, it's absurd. Which is more healthy @ 9pm, a banana for a fistful of chips or cookies? I'll take the banana any day.
  • djthom
    djthom Posts: 651 Member
    They are just trying to sell a book. I don't believe in the whole "foods you should never eat". This is a life change, not a diet. Diets are something you do for a short time. This is for the rest of your life. I don't believe in making certain foods off limits, it's everything in moderation.
  • misschilard
    misschilard Posts: 9
    Well I have had all those and lost 23lb since January!! There is no food forbiden as long as you ensure your other meals allow the goodies :-)
  • morefitmom
    morefitmom Posts: 264 Member
    Bananas are one of the best foods to eat before a workout. The potassium and natural sugars give the body an extra boost in energy. Compared to other fruits they may be a bit more calorie dense, but it's all good. It's like saying you shouldn't eat avacados because they are high in fat, or stop eating carrots because they are high in carbohydrates.


    I think this post was a guess at the 5 foods because of that ad that always pops up on the side of the screen. There is a lot of differing opinions on natural sugar. I think the guess on bananas is because they are high in sugar...Some people say that sugar is sugar and no matter the source your body will process it the same way. Others say natural sugar is fine and not to worry about it. I always find it interesting to read these posts because the same conflicting views repeat
  • JunkFoodJane
    JunkFoodJane Posts: 150 Member
    A banana is featured in the ads that say, 'Five foods you should never eat'.

    I eat a banana every day, and sometimes two. They are amazing for you. Maybe the ad is for people who are just desperate to be skinny fat. I'd rather be fit fat right now.
  • bmontgomery87
    bmontgomery87 Posts: 1,260 Member
    Because banana's are full of carbs.. which store as fat.. they're good to eat first thing in the morning, but try to avoid them in the evenings!! :) x

    The timing of your carbs isn't really like that. Definately old information.

    And ANY macro stores as fat IF you are over on your caloric needs for the day.


    I eat 2-3 bananas a day. So I disagree with them being on the list.
  • bmontgomery87
    bmontgomery87 Posts: 1,260 Member
    I am flat broke and can't afford to buy that book...let me guess.
    1. bananas
    2. potato chips
    3. pastries
    4. sugar
    5. softdrinks

    I kind of agree with softdrinks and pastries. But the others don't make sense. There's nothing wrong with potato chips every now and then if they fit your daily goals.
  • mom23nuts
    mom23nuts Posts: 636 Member
    don't eat ripe or over ripe banans since they are higher in sugar and your body has to work less to process them than a just starting to be ripe banana.

    otherwise bananas are fine just eat half and when the skin is very yellow with any brown skip it
  • BerryH
    BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
    My doctor recommended I eat a banana before bed to help with my insomnia. It helped, and being better rested has helped me lose weight!
  • kristanickerson
    kristanickerson Posts: 72 Member
    I think most of those ads are designed for people who want hard and fast weight loss answers...like don't eat these five foods and you'll be skinny forever. It's all designed to make it sound like there's 1 big secret that's going to change everything for them. I don't pay any attention to weight loss adds and after everything I've tried the only secret is that there is no secret but it's simple...too much of anything isn't good. Don't overeat, eat good wholesome food and move way more!
  • mom23nuts
    mom23nuts Posts: 636 Member
    its because the riper the banana the more sugar or higher the glycemic reastion to your body so eat bananas but ones that are not too ripe or over ripe.

    this way your body still has to work to process them
    just like with pasta...you can have it in moderation but leave it aldente so your body has to work to process it vs overly mushy noodles that grandpa with no teeth can handle with no problems
  • merzback
    merzback Posts: 453 Member
    I've never known anyone who got fat eating too many bananas- I am sorry! They aren't fatty- and honestly, I lost over 100lbs a few years ago and it didn't matter what foods I ate at any time.
  • gog427
    gog427 Posts: 82
    I'm not sure about all the heresay in this thread, but bananas are still sugars. Fruit or not and sugars should alway be watched.
  • ohcaptain
    ohcaptain Posts: 25
    I wish it was this easy. We'd all be Hollywood-Homely* in no time! :laugh: :tongue:




    *Hollywood Homely is a trope [www.tvtropes.org] that involves an "ugly duckling" (who is actually an attractive person put in bad clothes, fake acne, overalls with paint smeared on her face and a ponytail in her hair -etc.) who is in a very true sense brought out of her shell when they.... wash her face, do her hair and put her in a pretty dress & heels and debut her :love: at The Big Dance. lol**

    **I really don't feel like this post should have taken such explanation. Sorry. :blushing:
  • weezielesa
    weezielesa Posts: 23
    Banana's are a good source of Potassium and B6. Good source of dietery fiber low in calories and have zero fat or cholesterol. This is in the most recent this is the most recent post is the Rocky Mountain Running and Triathlon magazine along with these facts.
    1. Banana's help with hangovers. Blend a banana with milk and honey to help calm the stomach, stabilize blood sugar and rehydrate your system.
    2. Banana's help heartburn by having a natural antacid effect on the body.
    3. Rubbing the inside of a banana peel may help reduce the swelling and irritation of mosquito bites.
    4. Because they contain Vitamin B6, bananas might help reduce the symptoms of PMS.
    5. The inside of a banana peel can help get rid of stubborn and embarrassing warts.

    haha... interesting fruit that banana does.
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