Is Banana a weight-gain or a weight-loss fruit?

yamusarna · Oct 21, 2013

Hi
It is really nice to know that bananas can be taken in moderation even when planning weight loss
Thanks for the information!

meja · Oct 22, 2013

I eat around 4 bananas a day, I hope that is not over eating yet. I eat 2 bananas in the morning and the remaining 2 as banana milk shake in the evening.

SpritualSoul · Jun 20, 2017

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One of the popular diet myths for weight loss that is doing the rounds is banana is a wrong food for people aiming to lose weight. Bananas are frowned upon because it has approximately 108 calories and has about 17.5 grams of carbohydrates. Most people feel that abundance of carbohydrates can make a person gain weight. Nevertheless, you need carbohydrates to produce energy for optimal body function. This fruit is nutritionally dense with vitamins and minerals. It is low in fat and high in fiber, which is essential to help you feel full for a longer period.

Apart from this, banana has low glycemic index food of 51, which will certainly help in weight loss. Foods having low GI delay the release of carbohydrates into the blood stream. This prevents spike in blood sugar level and prevents overeating. Experts opine that banana, when eaten in moderation, is a perfect snack for people looking to lose weight.

Include this tropical fruit as part of a meal or healthy snack. Banana is rich in potassium, which can help in regulating blood pressure. A low-calorie diet often overlooks the need of potassium, the absence of which can lead to severe exhaustion, diarrhea, cardiovascular diseases and impaired growth of muscles and cellular function.

If you are sticking to a 1200-calorie diet, then, eating a medium sized banana accounts for 9 percent of total daily intake. This means, bananas are certainly safe for people who want to lose weight.

Banana lovers, go ahead and enjoy this simple yet powerful fruit, which is in no way a hurdle for your weight loss goals.

Do you include banana as part of your daily diet? Has it been effective in weight loss?
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Very informative..

Ishika84 · Jun 26, 2017

Hi,
If you are taking banana in morning and after 10 minutes your are drinking hot water.....it is for weight reduction
But if you are taking in evening it is for gain...
This is what I read...
Personally I feel you can eat banan in morning with your breakfast it keeps you full and give lots of energy...after all banana is fruit only....