Bananas- Good fruit or Bad fruit

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  • Aegelis
    Aegelis Posts: 237 Member
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    There are only two downsides I see for a banana. First, compared to other fruits they're a little higher on calories so if you only have 60 left for the day, it'd be better to go with a clementine orange. Second is the aftertaste. I need coffee to get rid of that post-banana flavor. Otherwise, it's a great option.
  • Punkedpoetess
    Punkedpoetess Posts: 633 Member
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    I think they are a good fruit. To me there is no such things as a bad fruit. Also, they are more filling than most IMHO. I eat them regularly.
  • kahavi
    kahavi Posts: 35
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    Bananas = omnomnom. <3
  • staceyGO
    staceyGO Posts: 376
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    WHOOP FOR NANERS!!!
  • CoryIda
    CoryIda Posts: 7,887 Member
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    I have a severe potassium deficiency and, in addition to taking a potassium supplement, I eat at least one banana every day and eat potatoes and other high-potassium foods regularly. Plus, they are delicious. Since I've shed over 100 pounds and dropped my body fat by more than 33%, I am going to say that they are NOT a "bad fruit." I also eat apples almost every day.

    That being said, if you are diabetic or at risk to become diabetic, it may be better to stick with fruits with less sugar, such as berries.
  • bbabs99
    bbabs99 Posts: 51
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    I use it as a carb spike post workout. They good stuff.
  • Indy_Mario
    Indy_Mario Posts: 541
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    at nearly $9 a Kilo here in Australia... It's a bad fruit.. hahaha

    HOLY COW!!

    I know! They are the cheapest thing on my grocery list! Cheaper than bread!

    Exactly what I was thinking!
  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
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    Bananas are the shiznit!
  • TheCats_Meow
    TheCats_Meow Posts: 438 Member
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    I can't really add anything that the other poster's haven't already stated, but I definitely favor bananas.

    There aren't many fruits I do like for various reasons, but I can tolerate eating 1 banana a day. It's really filling & high in potassium.

    Yeah, it may be a little calorie heavy, but I find it's well worth the 100 calories I normally spend to eat one :)
  • starscapenatasha
    starscapenatasha Posts: 38
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    at nearly $9 a Kilo here in Australia... It's a bad fruit.. hahaha

    Good God!!! They're $0.52 a pound here in the States!
  • Faintgreeneyes
    Faintgreeneyes Posts: 730 Member
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    Banana's are great! Especially before a work out- the potassium helps to fight against cramping when you run!
  • leomom72
    leomom72 Posts: 1,797 Member
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    i eat one a day, at least..thats so cool that your jobs brings in fruits and stuff, instead of of cakes :smile: bananas seem to do me some good, so i think you are fine
  • KyleGA
    KyleGA Posts: 309 Member
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    was wondering if bananas are a good snack or maybe one to stay away from?

    It's a great snack! For anyone to claim otherwise is micro managing their diet way too much. To the point of future failure imho. Unless a trained doctor tells you that you should not consume bananas for some medical reason specific to you, peel away!!!

    Cheers!
  • raven56706
    raven56706 Posts: 918 Member
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    awesome responses... thanks everyone
  • LaSutopia
    LaSutopia Posts: 1,195 Member
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    at nearly $9 a Kilo here in Australia... It's a bad fruit.. hahaha

    HOLY COW!!

    I know! They are the cheapest thing on my grocery list! Cheaper than bread!

    Exactly what I was thinking!

    holy pine nuts bat man! That's aweful...I wish I could send you a big box of them now! :) They are the cheapest fruit to get over here! I wish apples would be the same.
  • kirakaydawn
    kirakaydawn Posts: 211
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    at nearly $9 a Kilo here in Australia... It's a bad fruit.. hahaha

    HOLY COW!!


    I miss banana's!
    the price is lowering though It was cause of floods prices went up!
    Hopefully I can get them again soon!!

    berries are cheap atm ^_^
  • kirakaydawn
    kirakaydawn Posts: 211
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    And now everyone send the poor aussie some banana's!

    HAHA
  • merraculous
    merraculous Posts: 1
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    Bananas are great, delicious and nutritious...however, I find they are very high in calories which sucks if your calorie counting
  • kirakaydawn
    kirakaydawn Posts: 211
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    at nearly $9 a Kilo here in Australia... It's a bad fruit.. hahaha

    HOLY COW!!

    I know! They are the cheapest thing on my grocery list! Cheaper than bread!

    Exactly what I was thinking!

    holy pine nuts bat man! That's aweful...I wish I could send you a big box of them now! :) They are the cheapest fruit to get over here! I wish apples would be the same.

    Trade u, Apples are cheap here haha
  • hottottie11
    hottottie11 Posts: 907 Member
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    I had two today already :)

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