Bananas are NOT a low carb food

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

They basically have the same macros as 3 oreo Cookies. Almost no Fiber, lots of sugar and just pure carbs.

Fruits that are low carb

Less than 5 Net carbs (subtract the fiber)

• 1/2 cup of raw strawberries (3.3 net carbs)
• 1/2 cup of raw raspberries (4.2 net carbs)
• 1/2 of a medium peach (4.3 net carbs)
• 5 whole sweet cherries (5.1 net carbs)
• 1/2 of a kiwi fruit (4.3 net carbs)
• 1 medium apricot (3.2 net carbs)
• 1/2 medium Haas avocado (3.7 net carbs)

Less than 10 net carbs

• 1 cup of raw strawberries (6.6 net carbs)
• 1 cup of raw raspberries (8.4 net carbs)
• 1/2 cup of raw blueberries (8.6 net carbs)
• 1/2 cup of raw boysenberries (8.0 net carbs)
• 1/2 cup of blackberries (5.9 net carbs)
• 1/2 cup raw grapes (7.1 net carbs)
• 1/2 cup raw pineapple (8.7 net carbs)
• 1 raw plum (8.6 net carbs)
• 1 medium tangerine (9.4 net carbs)
• 1 raw lime (7.1 net carbs)
• 1/2 medium apple (9.0 net carbs)
• 1/2 Valencia orange (5.2 net carbs)
• 1/2 cup raw honeydew melon (7.8 net carbs)
• 1/2 cup raw cantaloupe (5.7 net carbs)

When it comes to low carb and healthy choices, berries are the most bang for your buck with fruit.

[Christinamo7 4,042]

a quick look tells me the banana has three times the Fiber of the Cookies and what, more than 8 times the potassium?

I have been recommended by my nut to sometimes add 1/3 of a banana to my shake. Never ever has she said add a few oreos to your shake.

none of us got fat by eating too many bananas/ but oreos? probably. you can not equate a whole food with processed junk.

[LisaMergs 2,857]

They basically have the same macros as 3 oreo Cookies. Almost no Fiber, lots of sugar and just pure carbs.

Fruits that are low carb

Less than 5 Net carbs (subtract the fiber)

• 1/2 cup of raw strawberries (3.3 net carbs)
• 1/2 cup of raw raspberries (4.2 net carbs)
• 1/2 of a medium peach (4.3 net carbs)
• 5 whole sweet cherries (5.1 net carbs)
• 1/2 of a kiwi fruit (4.3 net carbs)
• 1 medium apricot (3.2 net carbs)
• 1/2 medium Haas avocado (3.7 net carbs)

Less than 10 net carbs

• 1 cup of raw strawberries (6.6 net carbs)
• 1 cup of raw raspberries (8.4 net carbs)
• 1/2 cup of raw blueberries (8.6 net carbs)
• 1/2 cup of raw boysenberries (8.0 net carbs)
• 1/2 cup of blackberries (5.9 net carbs)
• 1/2 cup raw grapes (7.1 net carbs)
• 1/2 cup raw pineapple (8.7 net carbs)
• 1 raw plum (8.6 net carbs)
• 1 medium tangerine (9.4 net carbs)
• 1 raw lime (7.1 net carbs)
• 1/2 medium apple (9.0 net carbs)
• 1/2 Valencia orange (5.2 net carbs)
• 1/2 cup raw honeydew melon (7.8 net carbs)
• 1/2 cup raw cantaloupe (5.7 net carbs)

When it comes to low carb and healthy choices, berries are the most bang for your buck with fruit.

And don't forget the antioxidant properties.

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[KristenLe 5,980]

I agree it's probably not the best choice of fruits but I often need a quick potassium rich food and they're usually my go-to. Of course that's pre-op - not sure if I'll have them post-op. Eating an entire banana at 2 weeks post-op will not be happening.

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

Double the fiber, for a whopping 3 grams of fiber?

I didn't post this to start a debate. Bananas are not low carb, that is factual. Most people are trying to follow a low carb diet. One banana, is a day or a half days worth of carbs, with 14 grams of sugar.

If people want to eat bananas that is fine, but not everyone that posts here is aware of nutritional information or alternatives which is why I posted this is in nutritional information.

Edited September 10, 2016 by OutsideMatchInside

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

They basically have the same macros as 3 oreo Cookies. Almost no fiber, lots of sugar and just pure carbs.

Fruits that are low carb

Less than 5 Net carbs (subtract the fiber)

• 1/2 cup of raw strawberries (3.3 net carbs)
• 1/2 cup of raw raspberries (4.2 net carbs)
• 1/2 of a medium peach (4.3 net carbs)
• 5 whole sweet cherries (5.1 net carbs)
• 1/2 of a kiwi fruit (4.3 net carbs)
• 1 medium apricot (3.2 net carbs)
• 1/2 medium Haas avocado (3.7 net carbs)

Less than 10 net carbs

• 1 cup of raw strawberries (6.6 net carbs)
• 1 cup of raw raspberries (8.4 net carbs)
• 1/2 cup of raw blueberries (8.6 net carbs)
• 1/2 cup of raw boysenberries (8.0 net carbs)
• 1/2 cup of blackberries (5.9 net carbs)
• 1/2 cup raw grapes (7.1 net carbs)
• 1/2 cup raw pineapple (8.7 net carbs)
• 1 raw plum (8.6 net carbs)
• 1 medium tangerine (9.4 net carbs)
• 1 raw lime (7.1 net carbs)
• 1/2 medium apple (9.0 net carbs)
• 1/2 Valencia orange (5.2 net carbs)
• 1/2 cup raw honeydew melon (7.8 net carbs)
• 1/2 cup raw cantaloupe (5.7 net carbs)

When it comes to low carb and healthy choices, berries are the most bang for your buck with fruit.

And don't forget the antioxidant properties.

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If you are eating the peel...

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10725161

[Babbs 14,681]

Sometimes I'm blown away by the lack of understanding about even basic nutrition. Especially by people who have had major surgery to deal with their obesity issues.

[melbell2222 244]

Bananas make me sick!!! I tryed the other day two bites bc I missed the taste and they were so pretty laying there lol but once I was done eating it I felt like crap and sluggish and a weird feeling so ill skip them

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[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,444]

Yes, bananas are not considered a low-carb food. That is precisely why I enjoy one-third of a 7-7 1/2" banana when I work it into my menu plan. The one-third may be sliced into cereals or mixed with 1T PB or almond butter and a splash of a complementary, sugar-free Syrup, usually chocolate or gingerbread. It makes my mouth happy and does more for keeping me on track than would my being a martinet.

Yes, we have bananas.

[Cervidae 2,389]

There is also a huge difference between simple and complex carbs.

[Jane1979 270]

Oh no. The fruit of the devil is making trouble again

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[Leather'nLace 187]

Really? Comparing bananas to OREOS?? SMDH

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[madadams 130]

"While it’s true that bananas pack more carbs per bite than other fruits (because they’re lower in water), there’s no need to shun them, even if you’re trying to lose weight. Bananas are a rich source of potassium, which in addition to reducing blood pressure, supports muscle maintenance and acts as a natural diuretic that alleviates Water retention and bloating. Their Vitamin B6 also helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels and their Fiber content boosts satiety and improves digestive health. "

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[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,444]

@@madadams, have you forgotten high school already? A quotation requires the source or it's tossed out the window.. Whom are you quoting, please?

Edited September 10, 2016 by WLSResources/ClothingExch

[4MRB4PHOTO 3,900]

@@madadams, have you forgotten high school already? A quotation requires the source or it's tossed out the window.. Whom are you quoting, please?

I found the quote "madadams" posted here:

http://www.shape.com/blogs/weight-loss-coach/why-you-shouldnt-ditch-bananas

The author appears to have good credentials:

"Cynthia Sass is a registered dietitian with master's degrees in both nutrition science and public health. Frequently seen on national TV, she's a SHAPE contributing editor and nutrition consultant to the New York Rangers and Tampa Bay Rays. Her latest New York Times best seller is S.A.S.S. Yourself Slim: Conquer Cravings, Drop Pounds and Lose Inches."

Some dietitians who specialize in bariatric WLS may contradict her.

Note: This article wasn't written for bariatric WLS patients.

Don't toss this quote out of your window, someone might slip on the peel and fall.

Edited September 10, 2016 by 4MRB4PHOTO