Reply With QuoteWell, the potassium helps lower the risk of heart disease. They also contain electolytes and that helps prevent dehydration (and cramping, as you mentioned). They contain Vitamin B and that helps build your immune system and keeps your nervous sytem in working order. Bananas are also said to help prevent ulcers.
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11-21-2003, 08:57 AM #1Registered User
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Bananas???
This might sound stupid....but what are the benefits of eating a banana? I know the potassium helps with cramping but what else, if anything??
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11-21-2003, 09:18 AM #2pedal pedal pedal MODERATOR
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Originally posted by I Are Baboon
Well, the potassium helps lower the risk of heart disease. They also contain electolytes and that helps prevent dehydration (and cramping, as you mentioned). They contain Vitamin B and that helps build your immune system and keeps your nervous sytem in working order. Bananas are also said to help prevent ulcers.
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And only about 100 calories.Originally posted by dg806
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Great for bulking or lifestyle but if your cutting think otherwise
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Had one this morning!Originally posted by I Are Baboon
And only about 100 calories.
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Thanx guys!!
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im kinda sick of bananas, I work for the worlds largest banana producer.
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For some reason, bananas give me heartburn from hell!
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i like the taste:/ some person told me something bout eating that and a glass of milk before sleeping for weight gain but i was highly skeptical.
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I usually have one banana atop my Quaker Oats every morning. From what I've heard, this reduces the high glycemic value of the 'naner since it is mixed with a low glycemic value carb.
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If would even be lower with the protein source you add.
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Agreed, and in my case that's 7-8 egg whites and 1 whole egg.
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