Are Bananas Healthy - Should You Be Eating Bananas
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
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Today on The Chopping Block, our special guest is the banana. One of the most common questions I get from people is: Are bananas good for me? While bananas have great health benefits, they do have a higher sugar content compared to other fruits. Bananas are teetering on the edge of the chopping block.
Negatives of Bananas:
1. Bananas contain a lot of sugar, very little protein, and no healthy fat.
-1 medium-sized banana contains 27 grams of carbohydrates-14 grams of which are sugar-only 1 gram of protein, and 0 grams of fat.
-Bananas, when eaten alone, may affect blood sugar levels.
-Bananas are higher on the glycemic index, so they tend to affect insulin and blood sugar more than other fruits, such as berries.
Benefits of Bananas:
1. Bananas are one of the most potassium-rich foods in the world.
2. Bananas are rich in electrolytes to help fuel the cells.
-1 banana contains 500 milligrams of potassium and 32 milligrams of magnesium.
3. Bananas are lower on the glycemic index and have a lower amount of carbohydrates than whole grains.
4. Bananas are a great source of fiber.
5. Bananas are real food-unprocessed and unhybridized.
Conclusion:
-For people who are trying to lose weight or have digestive issues or sensitive blood sugar, bananas are not the best option but still better than whole grains.
-For people who are athletic, lean, and healthy, bananas are a great option.
*This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe, and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.
Today on the chopping block, our guest is The Banana... Have you ever wondered how healthy bananas are? Well all your questions are being answered! Are Bananas Healthy - Should you be eating Bananas
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I just heard on the radio the other day, about a guy who got into the Guiness Book as being the oldest man, he just died at 112. When they interviewed him a few weeks earlier, he said that he believes he has lived so long and so totally healthy by eating a banana for breakfast every day. But he did not say what he ate the rest of the day.
I ate banana smoothies everyday for breakfast for years and lost a lot of weight
REALLY? EXCEPT BANANA WHAT DO YOU ADD IN THE SMOOTHIE?
I got rid of wheat, pasta, white rice, and sweets. So I now eat a banana with organic no sugar peanut butter as my sweets substitute. Also I love oranges with pistachios and pecans for a desert, and blueberries heated a tiny bit to get soft with pecans or cashews has been my treats since going mostly no sugar or Low sugar impact. I felt awesome in just a week. It's been just over 2 weeks now and I will not give in to sugary foods or junky processed food. YES to Bannanas! 110% for me because I don't eat junk sweets or bread anymore.
Same here Bananas is one of my mains source of carbohydrates, along with other Fruits. Delicious, easy to eat, and no cooking 😀
I’m regurgitating a comment I saw on another video. “How many fat people do you know who have eaten too much fruit” I don’t know of any. You’d think it would be common sense. Ever since I started eating 3-4 bananas a day, I’ve never felt better. I’ve maintained my weight and my digestion is night and day different.
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1 banana has 500 mg of..banana ☺
I laughed out loud at that heyyy
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Yeah nope not giving up my bananas!
banana is good for you its natural worry about the dam processed foods
banana is man made...at least the one that people are eating regulary in supermarkets...Fruit is a *POISON* *PEOPLE CANT DIAGEST ANY KIND OF FIBER AT ALL!!* FIBER COUSING GUT DESTRUCTION... *GO CARNIVORE*
@@ivanpanic63 , That was a joke, right? A very bad one
Tell them, get into skittles and cakes ... mother nature’s food are smarter then scientist
No the banana is not totally natural, it was bred to have more sugar in it, and be larger. A lot of the fruits and vegetables we have were bred and altered over the years, some of them becoming not healthy.
Dr. Axe, how do you not know that the Banana is NOT the highest dose of Potassium "on the planet." An average baked sweet potato with skin provides 542mg (15% DV) of potassium; while the Potassium in an Average Banana is
358mg (10% DV) . Shine-On! :-)
Now we have heard of some of the great health benefits of bananas, but a lot of people worry about the sugar content. I will tell you, bananas are teetering on the edge of the Chopping Block. Let us talk about the pros and cons of bananas...
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Oh I love my organic bananas but I know they are sweet but I always eat them with an avocado, hempseed and water- which makes a super smooth breakfast pudding
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So how do things change nutritionally when you eat it un-ripened?
Bananas are my favorite fruit to eat they are so good, I am 17 years old, healthy and very skinny, I prefer to eat bananas when they're cold , hard, and smooth. Sometimes I will eat multiple bananas at a time , like three or four. :D
+Dr. Josh Axe Carbs are bad and Fat is good right? That's why america is fat. Because of the carbs. Despite us eating meat as the main course of every meal haha. Blame it on the carbs! Even though high carbers have lower overall fat lol.
banana contains both protein and omega 3 fat. there is nothing wrong with the banana
There is nothing wrong with eating bananas. I eat the organic ones and they are delicious. It's a better choice than a twinkie or a snickers bar.
Soooooo true
Organic or conventional are no difference. You pay for the label
Facts 😂
@@Hippy2021actually non organic bananas contain high levels of DDT
Actually bananas 🍌 have 3 grams of protein one of the highest protein containing fruit. So banana is very healthy.
This is definitely a case by case matter. Like Dr. Axe said IF your blood sugar is sensitive you may need to use caution. I did a little experiment yesterday because of the mystery surrounding bananas and whether or not people should be drinking smoothies because they are high in sugar. My fasting blood sugar was 84 and after drinking a smoothie that contained 1 1/2 frozen bananas, close to 1 1/2 cups of frozen berries, spinach, avocado and water my blood sugar was 106 1 & 2 hours later.
*shrug* I've lost over 200 pounds in 2 1/2 years and bananas are almost always a daily food, as are white potatoes (with skin). However, fruit juice, soda, candy, standard cookies, etc., were mostly cut from my daily diet. All about common-sense. Don't intake too much of any energy source, whether it be carbs, fats or proteins. Balance it out, eat proper portions, move more, and wallah, weight loss. The only notation I agree with is if someone has serious blood sugar issues, then, yes, bananas are probably not wise to consume often.
Nope, people with blood sugar problems need to avoid animal protein and fat. Bananas and all fruit improve insulin sensitivity.
OMG ... please don't worry about sugar from fruit.
It's totally natural. The body wants natural elements.
+Gary Colman yeah diabetes is imaginary, its not real /sarcasm
+Marc Nello Dr Neal Barnard has had success in reversing Type 2 diabetes with a low fat high carb vegan diet, based on fruits and starches. It works better than a low carb diet.
What? Where? Theres NO such thing as "Curing" diabetes, If he did reverse diabetes then he'd be on the cover of every magazine and receive a Nobel peace price, but he's not, because he cant.
"Curing Diabetes" is what Uneducated UA-camrs and want you to believe. You can't cure a Pancreas. Diabetes is a progressive disease, it only gets worse. You can put a bandaid on it by eating less sugar, but theres no healing a pancreas.
+Marc Nello It is no cure, but it is the solution for type 2 diabetics. Type 2 diabetes is based on insulin sensitivity which happens when animal protein and fat prevent from sugar leaving your blood. Fruits improve insulin sensitivity and the lack of animal products will allow your body to respond better to insulin again and thus stabilizing blood sugar levels again.
No. There is no cure for Type 2 diabetes, just as there is no cure for type 1 diabetes. T2 also comes from a pancreas that has been damaged from too much sugar (aka carbing the F up will do it). Diabetes is progressive, it doesnt "heal", it only gets worse. You can treat it, but there is no cure.
Always be aware of *ANY* doctor that gives negative comments regarding natural fruits or vegetables.
😂, rewatch the video , he didn’t tell everyone to stop eating bananas. Perhaps you need someone to explain it you in more simple terms that you can under
Bananas aren’t natural fruits. They were genetically modified for human consumption. Natural bananas do not look like the ones we see today.
I eat bananas but most are not very natural anymore.
How come people who eat 30+ bananas a day are so thin?
Brian Nichols I know, so many people don't realize why people actually get fat. Even highly trained doctors get confused with this topic.
I ate 3 bananas today and it's not even noon.
Actually the banana scores 16 on Glycemic "LOAD",, Which doesnt spike your blood sugar,,
Glycemic "LOAD" is more useful than glycemic index,,
izwabbit Depends On Your Body!
We always banana.. if ripe it's sweet but I want the other variety banana that we boil it unripe
And when my mother was decrease her potassium I didn't choose that kind of banana but I choose the other banana that higher potassium than that ,I blend together with other vegetables and gve to her then she can walk..
It's ideal as a fuel if you do very intensive activities. I used to eat 1 banana before jiu jitsu and I had enough energy for 2 hours of that and because of the consistency I felt full throughout. It's a great fruit if you know when to eat it.
thumbs down, this man knows nothing about health if he thinks fruit can be bad for u in anyway. fruit is human's perfect food. go 8/10/10 and see the amazing results with the frutarian lifestyle! fruits and veggies are all we need
Thanks for confirming what I already felt about the banana.
I’m so confused because I love Bananas but stopped eating them because most functional Doctors say not eat them but eat berries instead because of the sugar., it’s so confusing!! I eat a avocado every day and I don’t eat any grains
What about eating a banana with some nut butter (I like cashew)? It helps to spread the sugar release, right?!
Bananas good , misinformation bad, bad, bad. The problem most people have is that they won't do anything about their condition until the you know what has hit the fan. I'm always amazed at the reaction people have when they hear my answer to their question about loosing weight. You can eat about anything, and that is if you can't find the will to eliminate certain foods, but and this is important mind the portions, as long as you do some excercise you'll be able to maintain a healthy weight and overall life. No big secret, no weird or extreme diets, no need for supplements as vitamin pills or whatever. Our body is like a beautiful machine and as such it needs fuel to run well. You don't put diesel if your car runs on gasoline and viceversa. Worst, we treat our bodies, our digestive system, like a trash compactor pouring all sorts of junk expecting nothing bad will come off it. The sooner, earliest we develop good eating habits along with a less sedentary life style the least health problems we'll have. If you can walk the distance do it, ditch the car. Certain foods if you can't eliminate have a treat just don't overdo it . Little steps, be moderate and don't give up.
I have a Banana every morning and believe it has great advantages. I exercise with light weights and along with cutting out added sugars (like most granola bars) the fat has dropped off and muscle has increased. It works for me as a part of eating healthy and exercising.
eating bananas helps with depression.
Your banana is not ripe
Sometimes people crave bananas and avocados whent they are low in B1 or potassium. Sometimes the gut knows best and your mind is over managing. Even oxalates, which are high in avocados, I notice I can never over eat high oxalate foods, I just stop wanting them after having a certain amount.
Natural fruit sugar is healthy according to a great many experts.Im not sure you accurate about the science of nutrition.
Always great info. Keep up the good work, Dr Axe!
Bananas are great for post intense workout snack
Thanks Dr Axe you always sharing your knowledge, thanks because you explain very good you always showed you care for the people. God bless you
I don't really believe that you know what you are talking about. The "fructose" factor in a banana which represents 27% is actually made of INULIN and its derivative Fracto-oligosaccharides and CANNOT affect sugar level in the blood!!! Inulin is a term applied to a heterogeneous blend of fructose polymers found widely distributed in nature as plant storage carbohydrates. Oligofructose is a subgroup of inulin, consisting of polymers with a degree of polymerization (DP) ≤10. Inulin and oligofructose are not digested in the upper gastrointestinal tract; therefore, they have a reduced caloric value. They stimulate the growth of intestinal bifidobacteria. They do not lead to a rise in serum glucose or stimulate insulin secretion. Please be specific if you need to "chop" information though it would be hard going against your American genetic lust after exposure!
What about blending it up? Mercola recommends juicing low sugary fruits? Fructose is Fructose, if you juice and drink alot of sugary fruits in juices , your chances of diabetes is increased. Americans eat and drink loads of sugar.
If you concern insulin resistant, eat green banana or make smoothies with it adding kale lemon and berries.
ok thts a rong info ...i hve lost weight by eating banana smoothies 😥😥😥😥
dragon lady What do you put in your smoothie?
Your spelled wrong wrong. Hahaha. Don't use bad grammar and/or spelling when criticizing some one for being wrong. Lol.
As have I
Aré bananas 🍌 allowed to make a milk 🥛 shake with coconut 🥥 milk and Greek yogurt?
skip the banana and eat an avocado. more potassium, less sugar, more fat.
Sugar from fruit is fructose, which *is* the same as sugar from refined, processed foods. Have you ever read the labels to see what kind of sugar they put in that stuff? Every cell in your body can use glucose for energy, but only your liver can break down fructose. Fructose is a risk factor in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Stop the irrational "car hating" labeling please. Don't ignore context. This video said the pros of bananas are high potassium and magnesium, and the cons are sugar. I was comparing bananas to avocados. They are even higher in the "pros" for bananas, and they don't have the cons for bananas. How does that make me an irrational carb hater?
Fun fact avocado is a fruit.
And bananas are berries.
for god sakes its natural sugar people damn
Bananas are loaded with banana? You learn something new everyday...
too much of everything is Bad, even the protein or collagen powder ( that I just bought like 6 cans of them. i hope they work)
bottom line, should be taken in moderation
" One single banana has 500mgs of *banana*..." 1:29 - 1:35
" And has a lower amount of carbohydrates than even the healthier grains like rice, *bananas* and quino a " 2:02- 2.10
Oh my Word he is so funny, and this video is definitely not bananas ;) ;) ;)
Can I eat oatmeal? I've been seeing these Overnight Oatmeal recipes lately.
My english not good, can u put sub english pls. Thanks.
I really love your video's! So educational.
Aarika V Thanks for your support! I have new videos out every week on my UA-cam channel!
If I am not mistaken bandannas convert massively to sugar as they ripen ....my guess is an unripe banana compared to an overly ripe one are like two seperately animals...no?
Are you telling me that banana makes me fat not true i eat bananas & im 42 kg
No bananas will not make you fat, but if you are trying hard to lose weight, I would advise to avoid them because they contain a lot of sugar. However I recommend a diet full of organic whole fruits and vegetables.
***** im 40 kg now and i will thank you :)
***** Do you know who Freelee the banana girl is? She has an ENORMOUS UA-cam following and many people are losing weight on the banana diet!
Melly Moo she's turning more people diabetic everyday with her horrible health information. Yeah shes the best!
really? I don't believe you. Post a video of you testing your blood sugar after you eat those 12 bananas. I guarantee its not in a healthy range. There aint no flipping way youre eating 12 bananas and your blood sugar is in a healthy range after.
I usually have a banana after a workout where the sugar is not minded so much.
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Bananas are one of the best foods on earth - they are loaded with antioxidants in addition to their pectin content.
Eat your bananas on the green side.Lower in glucose and high in inulin a prebiotic
Eat the banana and then walk...The sugar will be burned as energy and no more worries about getting fat. Simple, right.
Hahaah. But then you want to take energy from your fat storage and not sugar storage that's why it's best to cut out sugary food and carbs food(such as banana)
+Kevin Delacruz You don't cut carbs to lose fat, you cut out fatty foods to lose fat.
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That's so old school. Many people went high fat and lose weight and never gained it back.
Of course not any fatty foods you can eat, but the natural fatty foods.
I dont think that is an heirloom wild banana. They don't get that big in the wild. Probably hybridized.
ive lost body fat with bananas
So, it's not as bad as grains like oatmeal? Oatmeal has fiber, protein, and slow digesting carbs. It's consistently used by dieters because it's easy to go 4 or 5 hours after a medium size bowl of oatmeal. Try going 4 or 5 hours after a couple bananas.
m from INDIA , love watching your vids, thanks dear
I lost 100 pounds and i ate 2 or 3 banana’s a day.... so not true.....
All tropical fruit is sugary. Yet other than citrus it tastes great
Watching this as I eat a banana, lol. Many keto and carnivore doctors think all fruit is evil. Talk about extreme polarization! Too much meat isn't healthy either. Never saw anyone get fat on bananas, by the way.
Still don't get it is banana good for weight loss or not
Love your channel. I watch your videos all the time while getting ready for the day. They have really helped me. I hope that one day my channel is as good as yours (fingers crossed).
I believe it is healthy if consumed in moderation and along with other healthy macronutrients. If you watched the video you will see at the end that I called it a healthy food...
Every time since childhood i eat a banana and i almost immediately get foot cramps.! Why?? And thanks for vids!
It's main component is starch and sugar. Potassium and other minerals are just at the back of the bananas mind 😅
Hi Dr. Josh can u tell me do bananas give u cough and breathing issues??
Good information. Just subbed.
Hi Dr I love your videos. Many thanks.
Thank you so much for the positive feedback!
Did he mention the fiber?
But isn't natural sugar in fruit better handled by the body than man made sugars like glucose-fructose and white sugar? Do a video on how the body handles different sugars.
Dr. Oz recommends them.
My boy is only 3 years old,he like to eat banana everyday, and every after his lunch and dinner, will It be too much potassium and sugar for a kid?
Thank you awesome video, love bananas my favourite fruit.
If I have to give up bananas I am gonna go BANANAS.
I use banana in a smoothie with kale I don't like eating salads
Ugghhh. please do eat bananas unless you're allergic to them, like I am.
What about organic vs non-organic bananas? My acupucturist advised me not to buy non-organic bananas because of the pesticides and the fumigation.
So eat a HALF a banana and don't freak out.
Only time I eat bananas is right after a hard work out or first thing in the morning after an 8 hour fasting from sleep.
Really? why is that? I always thought consuming bananas with something like peanut butter would slow the release keeping blood sugar more stable
Sira Mea Are you trolling? Unless you're a linebacker and wanna put on more weight, Yea. Eat peanut butter and bananas at the same time, hell, add some chocolate in to seal the deal.
ray hanes no, I'm honestly interested in the science behind of the comment, it contradicts everything I have been told. I am losing weight (45 lbs so far) and see a dietitian every 3 months to help me stay on track. I have been told not to be scared of bananas, I can an eat 1 or even 2 a day (not at the same time), and that eating it with healthier proteins and/or fats lowers the GI rather than just eating a banana on its own.
Sira Mea truth is you can eat 5 bananas a day, long as it fits in your macros for the day, keeping u in a calorie deficit. Bananas are a fast burning carb which means they are are high on the glycemic index, which means they are more likely to spike your insulin, which tells your body to store fat. We don't want that, especially late in the day, so I consume bananas only when my body is starving for a meal and that's only right after waking up (fasting) or a brutal work out. Far as the peanut butter, I've never done that after a work out unless I was bulking. In your case I'd wait at least an hour to eat after leaving the gym if fat loss is what u want.
1 single banana has 500 mg of banana
I chucked for 3 minutes after hearing that thank you hahahaha
I searched for bananas on youtube today because a I have a few banana trees in my yard that are about to give forth vast amounts of "apple bananas". They are smaller and they taste different and I am now wondering if they are very nutritionally different. Do you know? Are apple banana's better for you than cavandish?
Oh dear. Dr Axe, I like your videos but this is such incorrect info - bananas make you slim. If you're not getting simple fruit sugars (high-nutrient calories, great brain and body fuel) then where are you getting your calories from? 'Good' fats? Refined oils? Bread? McDonald's? 'Lean animal protein'? - AKA heart disease, diabetes and obesity accelerators. I am an ultrarunner and without bananas I would flag so badly! We all need high-quality energy every day. The humble banana provides just that. I meet so many people who are afraid of fruit and eating lots to get the calories in and are overweight, undernourished and have all sorts of health issues. They are eating lean meat and healthy oils like their doctor tells them and they have about as much energy and vitality as a dead slug. Please look into Dr Neal Barnard's excellent work. God bless you
Aren't bananas gmo versions of plantains?
This dude is using a banana for energy before his run (CARBS), but claims carbs are bad! Ahahahaha!!! You're hilarious doc'. Go get some nutrition facts from dr. greger before spouting unscientific drivel.
You need to pay attention. He is healthy and active and uses it for fuel when runs. What he said is if you have sugar or weight issues, avoid them because of their glycerin index.
cathridge He is completely wrong about that. Studies have shown natural sugar (not refined, and still attached to phyto nutrients and fiber) has zero detrimental effects on diabetics. Which is why doctors reverse diabetes and heart disease with whole food plant based diets.
A lot of days I'll eat about four small bananas.
you peeled it from the wrong side
How many bananas are safe to eat a day
I barley eat sugar and I eat 1 frozen banana a day and I'm also trying to lose more weight and I do work is bananas good for me to eat
Negatives of eating bananas...absolutely none lmao
Most of this is simply not even true
I'm needing to lose weight but still been eating bananas if I shouldn't eat them which fruits are the lowest fat and calories (keeping in mind I like never exercise)
Try doing low carb and high healthy fat and protein diet. Don't listen to all this dumbass comments they don't know what there saying.
+Kevin Delacruz Except you are the dumbass. I eat high carb high protein low fat, healthier than low carb.
How about honey? Is it healthy?
That why I always get confused because everybody say different things about how to loose weight and what to eat. I don't know what right and what's wrong.?
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If you're looking to lose weight Natalie Gutierrez, I would read this article: draxe.com/how-to-lose-20-lbs-in-30-days/
Dr axe is wrong, look up people eating high carb low fat, they are not fat.
Bananas are better than Rye ? i seriously doubt it
If i add bananna milk shake cinnamon and honey soo it will not make me fat
Bananas are great. No one got fat by eating bananas. Just skip overconsuming calories if you want to lose weight.
How many bananas for day if I train 4 days a week? I love smoothies with bananas and apples. And I drink this everyday, Thanks!
I would have a banana the days you train.
***** I eat bananas everyday, tons of them. 0-30 a day. slim, always
Every day mate. I train 3-4 times a week lifting heavy shit and i eat around 5-10 bananas a day. They are great for energy and weight loss too.
1 Organic banana a day incorporated in a healthy balnced diet = healthy
Yes but the banana is man made, it originally didn't have all that sugar in it, it was bred that way.
500mg of Bananas, ok Doc.