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Bananas: Natural Weight-loss Food by bosco4all: 3:47pm On Jul 28, 2013
Bananas: A good source for Weight Loss.
Banana is a food that is low in calories, in fat, high in fiber and vitamins and this makes it a good source of food for losing some weight. This nutritious food can be eaten as breakfast or as a snack, and it can also be complemented with a nice dessert.

Calories
Banana contains large mount of magnesium, vitaminB6, potassium and it is low in calories. An average ripe banana which ranges from 7 to 8 inches long contains 105 calories. This was a study published by the Discovery Health website and the U.S. Department of agriculture national nutrient database.
So, base on a 2000 calories per day diet, eating several bananas can provide numerous nutrients which account for a fraction of the daily caloric intake.

Fat
Banana contains low fat and do not have much protein. The USDA database reports that a large ripe banana has less than half a gram of fat. If for instance there are 9 calories per gram of fat, you can eat many bananas a day and it won't lead to any bad fat that can lead to weight gain.

Glycemic Index
Apart from its nutrients, bananas also have a low glycemic index which help with weight loss. Glycemic index is the ranking of how quickly carbohydrates from food are released into the body. Foods that have low glycemic index scores release carbs slowly into the body. This prevents drops and spikes in your blood sugar levels as fluctuations signal your body to eat more than you should. The
Glycemic Index Foundation’s website lists ripe yellow bananas with a glycemic index of 51-----which is a low value on a scale where anything above 70 is considered high and anything under 55 is low.

Fiber
Bananas are rich in dietary fiber which makes you feel fuller longer enough so that you won't overeat at your next meal or makes you go for an unhealthy snack. A large banana contains about 4 grams of dietary fiber per servings which can makeup for the daily recommended of at least 25 grams.

With these benefits, ensure you don't miss banana as part of your healthy food which is very good source for those who desire to lose some weight.

Hope you find this tip helpful, hit Like and share with loved ones.
Cheers!

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Re: Bananas: Natural Weight-loss Food by Nobody: 6:10pm On Jul 28, 2013
If you eat too much of it, you will gain weight. Everything should be in moderation.

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