Bananas to eat or not to eat

skyle954
skyle954 Posts: 27 Member
edited October 7 in Food and Nutrition
Bananas are high in potassium. We need this, specially after a long run or hard work out. So why are there so many people saying not to eat bananas if you want to lose weight? What is so bad with the O so delicious Banana?
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  • boelyn
    boelyn Posts: 90 Member
    I agree. Without my 11 o'clock banana I would end up grabbing a packet of crisps or biscuits to get me through to lunch. They are denser and higher calories than other fruits, but they also fill you up and still have less calories than all the other stuff I would normally grab......I'm with you.....Bananas should be in for dieting
  • parkygirl
    parkygirl Posts: 37 Member
    It seems that for almost every food, there are people who praise and villify it. Go figure...go bananas!
  • LabRat529
    LabRat529 Posts: 1,323 Member
    I eat 'em sometimes :D They're good for me, and not just 'cause they're high in potassium.

    Some people obsess about carbs and sugars, which makes bananas a no-no because they're higher in carbs/sugars than other fruit (though not *that* much higher).
  • Ashleysh22
    Ashleysh22 Posts: 204 Member
    bananas are high calorie compared to other fruit

    And its kind of a misnomer that bananas are a "good" source of potassium - see this list from the USDA for good sources of potassium, banana is halfway down the list:

    http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2005/document/html/appendixb.htm

    that being said, I freakin love bananas. so I still eat them.
  • Sloth_Jog
    Sloth_Jog Posts: 76
    I GO BANANAS FOR BANANAS!

    However some folks have to watch their blood sugar levels, as advised by their doctor.
    These folks, I am told, also need to take into account how much fiber and fat is being consumed w/ higher sugar foods.
    (^Apologies in advance if this is not entirely correct.)
  • 4hotmama
    4hotmama Posts: 112 Member
    also bananas are a binding fruit, which doctors recommend w/ gastrointestinal upset, which could maybe cause constipation depending on how ones body reacts to them
  • camillehardeman
    camillehardeman Posts: 46
    I love bananas! I am eating one right now! Hahahah.
  • toniRAD
    toniRAD Posts: 196 Member
    For a few months straight I ate one every day, and I still lost weight!
  • Purpleflipflops
    Purpleflipflops Posts: 563 Member
    Bahaha! When I clicked on the page, the "5 foods not to eat if you want to lose weight" add popped up on the top with a banana!!!

    But I love bananas!!! Nom Nom Nom!
    I know they are REALLY high in sugar, which, natural or not, can still be bad when not monitored. I think it should be looked at as a sweet food, not something to eat 10 of because they are a fruit...
  • Ambrogio1
    Ambrogio1 Posts: 518 Member
    Bananas are high in potassium. We need this, specially after a long run or hard work out. So why are there so many people saying not to eat bananas if you want to lose weight? What is so bad with the O so delicious Banana?

    I eat a bannana a day. EVERY SINGLE DAY!!!
    Whoever doesn't because of cals has lost their mind. Great fuel post workout!
    105 cals 25 carbs oooweeeeeee
  • YukonJoy
    YukonJoy Posts: 1,279 Member
    I'm eating one right now.
  • emaline614
    emaline614 Posts: 86 Member
    to quote the 9th Doctor- i like bananas. bananas are good!
  • WildFlower7
    WildFlower7 Posts: 714 Member
    Bananas are high in potassium. We need this, specially after a long run or hard work out. So why are there so many people saying not to eat bananas if you want to lose weight? What is so bad with the O so delicious Banana?

    Agreed^ I love Bananas. Especially when I have fatigue, it's an instant fix!!
  • CMmrsfloyd
    CMmrsfloyd Posts: 2,380 Member
    A medium sized banana is only about 105 calories, that's not crazy IMO. I go ahead and have one if I'm in the mood, sometimes along with some peanut butter on bread or crackers, sometimes just by itself. I don't really worry over carbs, though.
  • ashnm88
    ashnm88 Posts: 748
    Eating a banana is better than a hand full of chips or bowl of ice cream. I love banana's!!!
  • ohrebecca
    ohrebecca Posts: 25 Member
    I eat 'em, because they are a good, quick way for me to feel full. Also good for those whirlwind days where I'm going directly from work to the gym or vice versa and don't have time to eat a different snack.
  • ericalyn93
    ericalyn93 Posts: 47
    I looooove nanners!!! Especially late at night when I have a sweet tooth and could go for a big bowl of icecream. They are naturally sweet, and I feel good about myself after eating it. I say go for it! I don't eat one everyday however, maybe twice a week. I think all things are good, just in moderation.
  • TigersFanHoosierMama
    TigersFanHoosierMama Posts: 44
    I eat everything. In moderation. Bananas - nom nom nom. I LOVE bananas on whole wheat toast with a little peanut butter and honey. Heaven! Then again I also eat pancakes, fast food and candy canes. :) So obviously I'm not a sugar/carb counter! I go by strict calories and having my carbs, protein, fat in a the recommended ratio is always bonus.
  • Espressocycle
    Espressocycle Posts: 2,245 Member
    Bananas are really filling. They usually taste good, unlike other fruits that can be really good or really terrible. You don't have to wash them because they come in their own protective package. They are easy to peel. They are full of nutrients. They are cheap. Honestly, they are 130 calories well-spent in my opinion.
  • monstercakes
    monstercakes Posts: 78 Member
    Everything in moderation :) there's no point in denying yourself something that's good for you!
  • blueandigo
    blueandigo Posts: 296
    Banana's are good especially in Banana pudding.

    I can do tricks with Banana's that my friends think are gross.
  • mello
    mello Posts: 817 Member
    I think it stems from fad diets. Bananas are high in sugar and carbs and fad dieters are taught that both are not to be had.

    I eat one almost every day and love it.

    As stated previously on here, a banana is a MUCH better option nutritionally than something processed like a 100 calorie pack or something.
  • rebeccask
    rebeccask Posts: 140 Member
    They're the only food I can eat right before a workout! They settle well in my stomach and they're perfect for smoothies.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,993 Member
    Bananas are high in potassium. We need this, specially after a long run or hard work out. So why are there so many people saying not to eat bananas if you want to lose weight? What is so bad with the O so delicious Banana?
    Because those saying it aren't really educated on how the body works. Eat em. They're good for you.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • thejackswild79
    thejackswild79 Posts: 102
    I am going to second (or third or fourth or fifth) everything in moderation. Bananas are GOOD. I toss one in a smoothie for flavor, texture and goodness. I enjoy them after a good hard run. And when I have a low blood sugar crash my go to? Banana with peanut butter. Enjoy the banana. Celebrate the banana. In moderation of course.
  • Hotrodhoodlum
    Hotrodhoodlum Posts: 148
    When I first reviewed the Ultra Lite diet with my Doctor (medical supervision is required) he went over the short list of approved foods. All the foods I’m allowed to eat are regular foods that I can pick up at my local grocery store – I don’t have to go all the way to the not-so-local health food store. What surprised me the most was the incredibly short list of acceptable fruits. The only fruits I can eat are cantaloupe, watermelon, honeydew melon and strawberries – and very limited quantities of these fruits. What my Doctor did make clear is that apples, oranges and especially bananas are NOT on the list. Clearly this is due to the high number of carbohydrates or sugars in the banana.
  • WarriorMom2012
    WarriorMom2012 Posts: 621 Member
    I wish I could enjoy a banana every day but alas, it is impossible :sad:
  • jcoco
    jcoco Posts: 138 Member
    Bananas save me from binging on chocolate & icecream. I mash up a banana & freeze it, then put a little chocolate syrup over it and for a little over 200 calories, I satisfy my craving for both!
  • Raclex
    Raclex Posts: 238
    Bananas are high in potassium. We need this, specially after a long run or hard work out. So why are there so many people saying not to eat bananas if you want to lose weight? What is so bad with the O so delicious Banana?

    I eat a bannana a day. EVERY SINGLE DAY!!!
    Whoever doesn't because of cals has lost their mind. Great fuel post workout!
    105 cals 25 carbs oooweeeeeee

    Haha! Too funny... Love bananas and eat one every single day! it,s like my treat with a little maple syrup or dipped in a tad of almond butter! Yummy!
  • runwithmike
    runwithmike Posts: 145 Member
    I usually eat a banana for a late morning snack. Now I know why I am fat.:mad:
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