Bananas

LoCarbLita · 02-11-2009, 11:16 AM

Since they rate lower on the glycemic scales, does anybody here eat them, or incorporate them in their low-carb diets?

hummingbird11 · 02-11-2009, 01:57 PM

lower? no, they're one of the higher GI fruits.

berries & apricots are are lower GI choices.

LoCarbLita · 02-11-2009, 02:42 PM

Weird, I had googled it and a site claimed it was low. Glycemic Index GI Banana

hummingbird11 · 02-11-2009, 03:06 PM

huh, I see that. that is strange. well if that's true (in the grand scheme of things) it would make me very happy cause I sure miss bananas!

LoCarbLita · 02-11-2009, 03:12 PM

It's strange, I know. I have always avoided them on low carb, but I would love some in my low carb yogurt. If they do claim to be lower on the glycemic scale. I would be quite happy.

Loretta V · 02-12-2009, 06:07 PM

I eat about 3 bananas a week without causing a problem at the scale.

fischdeb1 · 02-13-2009, 06:40 PM

I eat a banana every day. I love them! I'm in maintenance and it doesn't cause a problem! Keep in mind, I'm not trying to lose.
Deb

sugarless4life · 02-22-2009, 11:24 AM

As a runner, I have a banana when I run 10 or more miles.

Betty

Prairieprof · 02-22-2009, 12:28 PM

I eat half a banana on very intermittent occasions. Perhaps I could handle a whole, but I haven't tried. My dog likes them so I can share them with her!

StyngerIsAScorpio · 02-22-2009, 12:58 PM

This is news to me!

Nutrition Facts and Analysis for Bananas, raw

StyngerIsAScorpio · 02-22-2009, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hummingbird11

huh, I see that. that is strange. well if that's true (in the grand scheme of things) it would make me very happy cause I sure miss bananas!

Guess you better lace up for the store!

I wonder if because to me they seem "starchy" that I thought they were high on the GI/GL scale?

Prairieprof · 02-22-2009, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StyngerIsAScorpio

This is news to me!

Nutrition Facts and Analysis for Bananas, raw

Just curious what part is news?

We're still talking 24 g net carbs listed for a medium banana.

StyngerIsAScorpio · 02-22-2009, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prairieprof

Just curious what part is news?

We're still talking 24 g net carbs listed for a medium banana.

The "news" is the rating for glycemic load for those who follow that more than the carbs/net carbs platform.

amiga74 · 02-22-2009, 03:35 PM

while i've made smoothies without them, i really love the addition of bananas. it does so much to the consistency and flavor, even just a little. lately, i've been adding just 15-30 grams (about 1/4 to 1/3 of a banana i guess)
i do have half a banana or so occasionally as a snack too
it is better than a cookie or chips i believe

Prairieprof · 02-23-2009, 07:51 AM

Let me just say in passing, Banana DaVinci's syrup rocks. I eat bananas quite rarely, but can have the flavor whenever I want. I really like bananas over cottage cheese or sour cream, so I just mix a little syrup in instead and add cinnamon; tastes very indulgent.

BellaHMB · 02-23-2009, 10:07 AM

I stick to berries myself.

Bella

StyngerIsAScorpio · 02-24-2009, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prairieprof

Let me just say in passing, Banana DaVinci's syrup rocks. I eat bananas quite rarely, but can have the flavor whenever I want. I really like bananas over cottage cheese or sour cream, so I just mix a little syrup in instead and add cinnamon; tastes very indulgent.

Thanks for the recommendation! Banana is a flavor I have yet to try. I just might include that on my next order

homestretch · 02-25-2009, 12:17 PM

I eat a banana once in a while (maybe 2 times a month). I love them and eat them with some organic, natural PB on them....what a treat!

kathy76 · 02-25-2009, 12:50 PM

The banana davinci's is really good in yogurt & muffins....my kids also like it in their milk

I am getting ready to add a banana every once in a while ~ yummy

02-11-2009, 11:16 AM	#1
LoCarbLita Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Midwest USA Posts: 150 Gallery: LoCarbLita Stats: Private/Private/120 WOE: Atkins 10+ years strong!	Bananas Since they rate lower on the glycemic scales, does anybody here eat them, or incorporate them in their low-carb diets?

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02-11-2009, 01:57 PM	#2
hummingbird11 HB = Healthy & Balanced Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texan w/ Hawaiian Soul loving life in Northern California! :) Posts: 7,578 Gallery: hummingbird11 Stats: 175/149.8/145 ~ (5'8") WOE: Moderate Carb/Low Calorie ~ SEE SIGGY >>>>>>>>>>> Start Date: 1/1/08 + 9/1/09 + Every Day!	lower? no, they're one of the higher GI fruits. berries & apricots are are lower GI choices.

02-11-2009, 02:42 PM	#3
LoCarbLita Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Midwest USA Posts: 150 Gallery: LoCarbLita Stats: Private/Private/120 WOE: Atkins 10+ years strong!	Weird, I had googled it and a site claimed it was low. Glycemic Index GI Banana

02-11-2009, 03:06 PM	#4
hummingbird11 HB = Healthy & Balanced Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texan w/ Hawaiian Soul loving life in Northern California! :) Posts: 7,578 Gallery: hummingbird11 Stats: 175/149.8/145 ~ (5'8") WOE: Moderate Carb/Low Calorie ~ SEE SIGGY >>>>>>>>>>> Start Date: 1/1/08 + 9/1/09 + Every Day!	huh, I see that. that is strange. well if that's true (in the grand scheme of things) it would make me very happy cause I sure miss bananas!

02-11-2009, 03:12 PM	#5
LoCarbLita Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Midwest USA Posts: 150 Gallery: LoCarbLita Stats: Private/Private/120 WOE: Atkins 10+ years strong!	It's strange, I know. I have always avoided them on low carb, but I would love some in my low carb yogurt. If they do claim to be lower on the glycemic scale. I would be quite happy.

02-12-2009, 06:07 PM	#6
Loretta V Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 15,313 Gallery: Loretta V Stats: 140/123/120 WOE: Low Carb & Low Fat Start Date: July 2001/ Low Carb Friends 9/2001	I eat about 3 bananas a week without causing a problem at the scale.

02-13-2009, 06:40 PM	#7
fischdeb1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 170 Gallery: fischdeb1	I eat a banana every day. I love them! I'm in maintenance and it doesn't cause a problem! Keep in mind, I'm not trying to lose. Deb

02-22-2009, 11:24 AM	#8
sugarless4life Atkins Ambassador Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 12,545 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: sugarless4life Stats: 5'3 / 100 pounds / 53 yo /maintaining for 7 years WOE: Lost it with Atkins / RUNNING to keep it off! Start Date: January 19, 2002 - NEARLY 8 YEARS ON ATKINS	As a runner, I have a banana when I run 10 or more miles. Betty

02-22-2009, 12:28 PM	#9
Prairieprof Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA Posts: 518 Gallery: Prairieprof Stats: 145/117/120 5'4" 10-12 to 4, 18% BF WOE: Protein Power Lifeplan for maintenance Start Date: 8/2007	I eat half a banana on very intermittent occasions. Perhaps I could handle a whole, but I haven't tried. My dog likes them so I can share them with her!

02-22-2009, 12:58 PM	#10
StyngerIsAScorpio Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Near the water Posts: 473 Blog Entries: 11 Gallery: StyngerIsAScorpio Stats: -23 pounds! And I'm not done yet! WOE: Modified Low Carb/Healthy choices for a change! Start Date: August 13, 2009 Restart	This is news to me! Nutrition Facts and Analysis for Bananas, raw

02-22-2009, 03:35 PM	#14
amiga74 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,065 Gallery: amiga74 Stats: 167(1997)/147/ WOE: moderation/good stuff	while i've made smoothies without them, i really love the addition of bananas. it does so much to the consistency and flavor, even just a little. lately, i've been adding just 15-30 grams (about 1/4 to 1/3 of a banana i guess) i do have half a banana or so occasionally as a snack too it is better than a cookie or chips i believe

02-23-2009, 10:07 AM	#16
BellaHMB Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern California Coast Posts: 3,565 Gallery: BellaHMB Stats: 210/145/original goal of 150 met 5.27.07 WOE: Maintenance Atkins Start Date: 1-16-07	I stick to berries myself. Bella

02-23-2009, 07:51 AM	#15
Prairieprof Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA Posts: 518 Gallery: Prairieprof Stats: 145/117/120 5'4" 10-12 to 4, 18% BF WOE: Protein Power Lifeplan for maintenance Start Date: 8/2007	Let me just say in passing, Banana DaVinci's syrup rocks. I eat bananas quite rarely, but can have the flavor whenever I want. I really like bananas over cottage cheese or sour cream, so I just mix a little syrup in instead and add cinnamon; tastes very indulgent.

02-25-2009, 12:17 PM	#18
homestretch MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,179 Gallery: homestretch Stats: 206.5/155 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 5/26/06	I eat a banana once in a while (maybe 2 times a month). I love them and eat them with some organic, natural PB on them....what a treat!

02-25-2009, 12:50 PM	#19
kathy76 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NE Indiana Posts: 2,372 Blog Entries: 12 Gallery: kathy76 Stats: (313)282/162.4/155-150 WOE: atkins 5'8 Start Date: 9/19/05	The banana davinci's is really good in yogurt & muffins....my kids also like it in their milk I am getting ready to add a banana every once in a while ~ yummy