Afternoon! Ok, this may or may not be a stupid question ,but why am I afraid to eat bananas? Aren't they too sweet? I really just wana mix a protien smoothie and add a banana, but I'm scared that it has too much sugar?

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How far out are you?

My plan did not allow bananas in weight loss mode as they are too high calorie and high carb.

I often mix half a frozen banana with my shakes

Afternoon! Ok, this may or may not be a stupid question ,but why am I afraid to eat bananas? Aren't they too sweet? I really just wana mix a protien smoothie and add a banana, but I'm scared that it has too much sugar?

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I eat bananas. Yes, they are relatively high in sugar and carbs but they are also nutritious.

Stick to a small banana (or half of a larger banana) if you are overly concerned about carbs.

Just make sure you eat it with Protein and track it.

How far out are you?

2 months, almost 3...

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Afternoon! Ok, this may or may not be a stupid question ,but why am I afraid to eat bananas? Aren't they too sweet? I really just wana mix a protien smoothie and add a banana, but I'm scared that it has too much sugar?

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I eat bananas. Yes, they are relatively high in sugar and carbs but they are also nutritious.

Stick to a small banana (or half of a larger banana) if you are overly concerned about carbs.

Just make sure you eat it with Protein and track it.

Ok, thanks. . I'll just use 1/2 the banana, and I most definitely will track it...

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I put 1/2 a banana in my smoothies. Just remember to log in every thing you eat.

I too through a banana in from time to time. I track it and only have it with my Protein smoothie

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I would steer clear of bananas for now. They have lots o' carbs!

Me personally ate nothing but Protein and veggies until I was almost to goal. I didn't incorporate fruit until about 7 or 8 months post. But that's just me

Like someone said, track it as part of your daily carbs/sugar etc.

My plan allows for 1/2 banana at 4 weeks. If in doubt, contact your nut.

I love Banana Protein shakes!

I simply add a few drops of banana flavored extract to my vanilla Protein shake.

I get all of the yummy banana taste with none of the sugar/calories.

I think I'll go have one now. Thank you for suggesting it.

I would skip bananas. They have a lot of carbs and sugar. Berries are a better low carb choice. Just use fresh not frozen.

If you are still trying to lose it just seems like a waste of carbs and calories.

When I want banana flavor I just get a banana flavored Protein shake.

Edited July 10, 201610 yr by OutsideMatchInside

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As already said above..Check with your dietician.

If you already track ignore this...Track your food with an app. It will help you decide if your food choices are worth the extra calories or carbs for your day.

https://www.myfitnesspal.com/

I would steer clear of bananas for now. They have lots o' carbs!

Me personally ate nothing but Protein and veggies until I was almost to goal. I didn't incorporate fruit until about 7 or 8 months post. But that's just me

Like someone said, track it as part of your daily carbs/sugar etc.

I did have the 1/2 banana in my protien smoothie today, and it was great, however looking at how many carbs it launched up on my tracker... I think I'll steer clear for now. Lol.... thanks! Maybe I'll have the other half in 5 months or so? Lolol...

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I love Banana Protein shakes!

I simply add a few drops of banana flavored extract to my vanilla protein shake.

I get all of the yummy banana taste with none of the sugar/calories.

I think I'll go have one now. Thank you for suggesting it.

Yess! What a wonderful alternative! Where can I find banana extract?

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