to all who think bananas and potatoes are BAD....
c2sky
Posts: 487 Member
Read this article from Runner's world about the wonderful benefits of potassium for runners, with a yummy soup recipe at the end.
http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-242-300--8955-1-1X2X3-3,00.html
The article talks about having bananas and water at the end of a marathon. Well, what about potatoes? Harder to supply but twice the postassium.
I love that MFP let's us know how much postassium we're getting!
Now you can enjoy those wonderful foods, guilt free.
http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-242-300--8955-1-1X2X3-3,00.html
The article talks about having bananas and water at the end of a marathon. Well, what about potatoes? Harder to supply but twice the postassium.
I love that MFP let's us know how much postassium we're getting!
Now you can enjoy those wonderful foods, guilt free.
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Pringles are made from potatoes, and I usually have a serving of them with a sandwich after I hit the gym. Pringles are the ultimate post workout food0
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Pringles are made from potatoes, and I usually have a serving of them with a sandwich after I hit the gym. Pringles are the ultimate post workout food
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Potatoes are my favorite food. I would live on them for forever if it was physically possible. haha0
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i dont get why people think they are bad?? are they fattening or something.............
guess what im eating tomorrow............BAKED POTATO!!0 -
I love bananas post r0
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I love bananas post run, alot of times Ill go for prunes first though as there is alot more potassium. Mmm either!0
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i love bananas. that and a gatorade is all i need for a quick energy boost. i used to drink a LOT of energy drinks (gee, wonder why i have a kangaroo pouch) but i've replaced it.. and really, the banana is more beneficial.0
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Nothing like a PBJ with banana on potato bread.. Love it.. Throw in some fluff for the instant sugar kick and you have a hell of a post workout snack.0
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I love bananas post run, alot of times Ill go for prunes first though as there is alot more potassium. Mmm either!
interesting, had no idea prunes had a higher potassium level...and I actually like them!0 -
There are some people and ads on this site, that say bananas and potatoes will keep you from losing weight but cause they're high glycemic. So I was really happy to find this article.0
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potassium
I track it in my diary to make sure I get enough. I get a lot from tomatoes, milk, spinach, and soy.0 -
Many old school pro cyclist carry a bag of cooked red potato’s on their long rides and races for energy and nutrients for replenishment and repair. Healthy, easy to eat, cheap, and a great convenient source of energy.0
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I didn't know so many people ran a marathon everyday... interesting.0
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I didn't know so many people ran a marathon everyday... interesting.
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Bananas and Potatoes (I have never been fond of potatoes) do have some good nutrients, but I can think of many other vegetables or fruits that have the same, if not more potassium and other nutrients I would rather have without the starchiness and the glycemic index load...............
Spinach has more potassium than bananas and brocolli and carrots are just under bananas. i would rather have those foods any day compared to a banana that send my blood sugar soaring sky high.0 -
Bananas and Potatoes (I have never been fond of potatoes) do have some good nutrients, but I can think of many other vegetables or fruits that have the same, if not more potassium and other nutrients I would rather have without the starchiness and the glycemic index load...............
Spinach has more potassium than bananas and brocolli and carrots are just under bananas. i would rather have those foods any day compared to a banana that send my blood sugar soaring sky high.
That's true, but replacing those glycogen stores in your muscles is not a bad thing. I'm not diabetic, and I don't have a problem with blood sugar, and I eat all those other foods you mentioned too. I just am pretty tired of hearing people knock 'em. If you have a blood sugar problem, then maybe you don't want to eat them. But they are perfectly fine as part of a balanced meal plan.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again. Hire a good Registered Dietician, with an up to date knowledge of sports nutrition. Once I did this I stopped being "afraid" I was eating all the wrong foods. I learned about timing, when to eat high and low glycemic foods and most importantly, how many calories per day I should be having for my weight loss and muscle building goals.
You've got to do what works for you. But as for me, I run. Therefore I will enjoy my occasional banana and potato.0 -
Bravo c2sky!0
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.... Therefore I will enjoy my occasional banana and potato.
Ya, everything in moderation... pass the chocolate0 -
We had homemade potato chips for dinner last night with banana bread for dessert! Yummy :bigsmile:0
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I like potatoes but don't eat them much because of the carbs and calories. I LOATHE bananas with a passion. They are just plain nasty (to me). You can get plenty of potassium from other sources.0
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