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nikhi19
08-20-2008, 11:35 PM
When is the best time to eat bananas? I've been craving them lately. So far I've only eaten them in the AM (small banana). Are they good to have as a pre or PWO carb? Should I only eat them in the AM and avoid them at night? I feel like I can eat these for every meal...with almond butter! YummY!
Keith
08-21-2008, 02:35 AM
As part of your post-workout meal is another time as a banana helps replace potassium.
Mahaffje
08-21-2008, 05:40 AM
Bananas are good early in the morning, pre workout or post workout.
mouth
08-21-2008, 05:51 AM
i don't think it matters when you eat them...just make sure you take pix of you eating them....


dirty.....;)
jody the trainer
08-21-2008, 06:12 AM
I like them first thing in am. Fructose isn't ithe most ideal sugar deal post workout but if you aren't in cut it doesnt matter. enjoy them! They good food. :)
KajedAnimal
08-21-2008, 06:12 AM
I just ate one, lol. I prefer them in the morning but sometimes have them post workout, especially after leg days.
mouth
08-21-2008, 06:14 AM
jake...don't post pix of that. thank you...haha
KajedAnimal
08-21-2008, 06:28 AM
jake...don't post pix of that. thank you...haha

I slice mine up in Cheerios so it wouldn't be very interesting anyway, lol.
mouth
08-21-2008, 06:31 AM
thank goodness! i was starting to get worried!!

i haven't done the cheerios/banana thing in years! well, i know what i'm having for lunch now! haha
KitKat
08-21-2008, 06:57 AM
Hehe, I eat them all day long :) but usual pre or post workout...or in the morning. As stated early, they're a great source of potassium.

I'll have to make you a loaf of my no sugar added whole wheat banana bread.
nikhi19
08-21-2008, 07:34 AM
Hehe, I eat them all day long :) but usual pre or post workout...or in the morning. As stated early, they're a great source of potassium.

I'll have to make you a loaf of my no sugar added whole wheat banana bread.

Oh Kat that would be awesome! I love banana bread but haven't had any in a long time...ever since Atkins stopped making their bread mix.

I'm so glad to hear there are lots of times I can eat a banana! This craving is weird for me...I don't normally crave bananas. I've been worried about the sugar/carb content which is why I haven't been eating them everyday and hemming and hawing over when it was ok to eat them.

Jody, I don't do a PWO sugar/shake anymore. I just come home and eat a good protein/complex carb meal. Maybe I can sneak a 'naner in there?

Thanks all!
Big Donkey
08-21-2008, 09:37 AM
I eat 1-2/day typically whenever I feel like it. This is mostly in the morning and after work.
jody the trainer
08-21-2008, 09:58 AM
If you are not cutting.. Pre WO and post WO are awesome. Nature does food right. Eat them!! Carbs are not the devil! They are helpful for buidling muscle and keeping the body running at top speeds! don't hem don't haw EAT!
Milkstud
08-21-2008, 09:08 PM
Well you said that you don't do a pwo drink(s) anymore... but keep in mind that fructose is primarily shuttled to replace liver glycogen and not muscle glycogen, so there are probably better pwo carb choices... But I like my bananas in cheerios like kajed... I don't have any better carb sources at my college lol...
Zackywacky
09-06-2008, 11:45 PM
i love banana's =) they are my favorite snack, and the only fruit or vegetable i actually eat... I usually eat them before i work out
nikhi19
09-06-2008, 11:48 PM
i love banana's =) they are my favorite snack, and the only fruit or vegetable i actually eat... I usually eat them before i work out Bananas make me happy too! :)
Danny
09-07-2008, 04:02 AM
eat bananas when you feel like having a banana. Unless you are a professional cosmetic athlete, or aspiring to be one, I can't fathom the horrific downisides of having a banana at the "wrong" time.
alwaysL8
09-07-2008, 01:17 PM
i like to eat them in the morning as part of breakfast..eat them in a bowl of cheerios
Alit00
09-07-2008, 01:59 PM
with cottage cheese
putpo
09-07-2008, 05:07 PM
In an all fruit smoothy for PWO breakfast.
KitKat
09-07-2008, 05:22 PM
Smothered in PB & honey and they wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla.
alwaysL8
09-07-2008, 06:01 PM
Smothered in PB & honey and they wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla.



that sounds delish!! :drool:
Connors
09-13-2008, 12:28 AM
I eat peanut butter and bananas like it's my f'n job.
nikhi19
09-13-2008, 01:10 AM
peanut butter and bananas is heavenly!!
mikeyb
09-16-2008, 05:51 PM
If you are not cutting.. Pre WO and post WO are awesome. Nature does food right. Eat them!! Carbs are not the devil! They are helpful for buidling muscle and keeping the body running at top speeds! don't hem don't haw EAT!

what about right before bed though....?

the fiance has one in a protein shake each night - she is trying to lose some weight.
PTAaron
09-16-2008, 08:44 PM
what about right before bed though....?

the fiance has one in a protein shake each night - she is trying to lose some weight.

Is she losing weight? If so, then it is fine ;)
Chances are - it won't make that much of a difference if everything else is in place properly.