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Nutritionally speaking, they're both probably two of the best fruits you can eat.
However, as you have already mentioned, apples are low on the GI and bananas are medium on the GI, meaning bananas will cause more of an insuling release. Therefore, apples may be better for your waistline.
However, as you have already mentioned, apples are low on the GI and bananas are medium on the GI, meaning bananas will cause more of an insuling release. Therefore, apples may be better for your waistline.
bigdawginCO
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during the average day i eat apples, bananas and ANPB, with the bananas and ANPB, the earlier in the day you eat them the better though cuz of metabolism slowdown. i usually have both the ANPB and banana at breakfast, and apple in the early afternoon.
bigdawginCO
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as long as they are good fats, i try to take in a bit throughout the day, as long as i dont take too much of them in. i go a little heavier on the fats early in the day personally.
bigdawginCO
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Chitown thats good advice, i wouldnt take in any considerable sugar after a PWO shake or meal, metabolism slows down too much after that.
bigdawginCO
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i wasnt meaning immediately PWO or post cardio, i was referring to later in the day.
Mithrandir
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I have been wearing the same size jeans since ninth grade in HS...and I ate like shit for the first 5 yrs up to this pnt...(I have only been dieting since I have been reading this bible here)..so when ppl say no fruit late at night, I am confused...will I always have such good genetics (I consider slightly hard gaining good genetics, I ate like shit, but I played soccer and swam daily)...so, just should I slow down on the sugar at night too???
Also, how does it work, if I want to post what I have been eating everyday, you guys will critique it?? Thanks.
Also, how does it work, if I want to post what I have been eating everyday, you guys will critique it?? Thanks.
PitBullFootBall
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every day I have an apple pre-workout for energy and a banana post-workout in my shake.
brooklynheight
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Topside said:
bannanas are good for ur thyroid.....
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flowerz
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MMmmmMMM apples 
Childish///AMG
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I "Eat" both of them in moderation. We generally have more
apples on hand.
apples on hand.
needtogetaas
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the calceum in bannanas atracts miscetois.
Joe Stenson
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needtogetas said:
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The reason why apples are sweeter is that they have more fructose. Fructose has a higher sweetness rating than that of other sugars. The GI will depend on how ripe the fruit is also. Sweetness does not correlate to a higher GI rating and/or insulin spike. Fruits are healthy for everybody to eat, just don't build your entire diet around them. A few pieces of fruit are not gonna make you fat, that will depend primarily on your total calories consumed each day. Also keep in mind that fructose will glycogenate the liver and not the muscles. Both bananas and apples have their benefits and drawbacks, you just have to find which one fits your needs better.
BMJ
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deltreefitness
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I have 2 bananas a day. One in the morning sliced in my oats and one in my post workout meal or shake. :yum: I don't have any real science behind it though. It just tastes good and I don't feel guilty about it.
deltreefitness
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JKurz1 said:
Still doesn't really answer the question if fruit is "bad" in a BB'ers diet or not. Just lots of arguing. But on that note; I just know whether it is or not I can get away with eating the amount I do and stay lean. I can also take solace in knowing I'm getting some real, natural nutritional value as opposed to pills or powders. But hell man, that's a lot of reading to just answer if you eat bananas or not lol - still was sucked in till the end.
exotic_island_girl
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apple covered with caramel or with chocolote Yummmmm
deltreefitness
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iamnoturgirlfriend said:
In your daily diet?
squatpuke
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I vote for apple....not just the lower GI, but it packs a good deal of soluble fiber. Which will bind with fatty acids as well as "keep you moving".
They both taste GREAT and I would think you'd only need to worry about eating fruit if your getting ready to show/BB compete. (although I have zero exp. here
JMHO
They both taste GREAT and I would think you'd only need to worry about eating fruit if your getting ready to show/BB compete. (although I have zero exp. here
JMHO
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Tacosupreme
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bananas... case and point
Apple is better but it must be green granny smith less sugar then a regular apple.
Redshoteye
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Most of you people here are so worried about tiny things like whether or not 1 or 1.5 tbsp of ANPB is better, so if your going by numbers with weight loss and fat gain why on earth are fruits in your diet?
Yes, their anti-oxidant value is substantial and may help your overall well-being, but fructose is one of the biggest threats to fat storage and should NOT be in a bodybuilding diet. Why am I reading some of you eating bananas or apples post-workout? Its completely pointless, and I've said this before its like trying to suck a tit through a sweater... you will not restore your depleted muscle glycogen with fructose! The marginal glucose in fruit will supply some energy and muscle restoration but with so many other options its so unnecessary. If you just wanted to use fruit for its energy value why not drink a sugar-free Red Bull or have a cup of white rice and save yourself the sugar?
One of the leading causes of obesity have been linked directly to high fructose corn syrup, can you make the connection? If you want reassurance on this drop a pm to Mr X, I know his answer will be the same.
Yes, their anti-oxidant value is substantial and may help your overall well-being, but fructose is one of the biggest threats to fat storage and should NOT be in a bodybuilding diet. Why am I reading some of you eating bananas or apples post-workout? Its completely pointless, and I've said this before its like trying to suck a tit through a sweater... you will not restore your depleted muscle glycogen with fructose! The marginal glucose in fruit will supply some energy and muscle restoration but with so many other options its so unnecessary. If you just wanted to use fruit for its energy value why not drink a sugar-free Red Bull or have a cup of white rice and save yourself the sugar?
One of the leading causes of obesity have been linked directly to high fructose corn syrup, can you make the connection? If you want reassurance on this drop a pm to Mr X, I know his answer will be the same.
javaguru
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I disagree about fructose not being in a bodybuilding diet. Fructose is used to replensih liver glycogen which is available for whole body use, the human brain uses around 100g of glucose per day, whereas muscle glycogen is only usable by the muscle. I'm also convinced that maintaining liver glycogen levels helps keep the body from putting on the "stop fat loss" brakes because reduced liver glycogen is a "starvation signal." I've read the human liver can store between 100 and 150 grams of glucose so you would have to consume large amounts of fruit in a small number of sitting to hit the usage plus storage threshold leading to fat storage. My .02
Steviemh
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I actually received this e-mail a few days ago about bananas...Pretty interesting if it's all true
Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy.
Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes.
But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.
Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.
PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.
Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.
Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.
Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school (England ) were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.
Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.
Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.
Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.
Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.
Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.
Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.
Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and chips. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.
Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.
Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand , for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.
Smoking &Tobacco Use: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.
Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.
Strokes: According to research in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!
Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!
So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, "A banana a day keeps the doctor away!"
Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy.
Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes.
But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.
Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.
PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.
Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.
Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.
Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school (England ) were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.
Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.
Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.
Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.
Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.
Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.
Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.
Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and chips. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.
Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.
Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand , for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.
Smoking &Tobacco Use: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.
Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.
Strokes: According to research in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!
Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!
So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, "A banana a day keeps the doctor away!"
JDid23
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i believe apples have more natural sugars than bananas, but thanks for that post.. it's really interesting!
i am going to go eat my 2nd banana of the day and try rubbing the inside of the skin on my 3 or 4 mosquito bites so i hope you're right lol. Man, idk when the fuck mosquitoes came into my house but thers tons lately.
However, some of that seems kind of ridiculous. I think apples apply to a lot of the same things as bananas do in that post, and also the pectin in green apples helps aid in weight loss better than bananas.
i am going to go eat my 2nd banana of the day and try rubbing the inside of the skin on my 3 or 4 mosquito bites so i hope you're right lol. Man, idk when the fuck mosquitoes came into my house but thers tons lately.
However, some of that seems kind of ridiculous. I think apples apply to a lot of the same things as bananas do in that post, and also the pectin in green apples helps aid in weight loss better than bananas.
Underw0rld
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Besides the insulin spiking, bananas are rarely ripe when you buy them at the store (unless you live in South America or something). Even ones that appear to be ripe have often been chemically treated to accelerate ripening after they have been picked. Either way they don't have the nutrient density they would have by ripening on the plant.More apples are grown locally in the US and have a better chance at nutrient density, especially if shopping at a local farmers market.
apples over bananas
apples over bananas
patolandia
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