What are your thoughts regarding Bananas?

[RJ'S/beginning 5,358]

I am allergic to Latex. And banana's have latex in them and so I can't eat them because of reaction..( bad)..But I could eat them if I wanted too!

Bananas don't have latex in them, btw. . The Proteins in bananas and several other fruits are used to manufacture latex.

I am allergic to cantaloupe, walnuts, pecans, peaches, pears, and several other things when uncooked and very ripe because they contain a chemical that mimics hay fever. It suuuucks.

Oops I wrote it wrong.. Pardon me! This is the answer I was told... I can however eat bananas when cooked...Otherwise I get very sick!

Thanks @@LipstickLady I should have said it better....

Bananas and Latex Allergy

Like avocados and chestnuts, bananas and plantain contain substances called chitinases that are associated with the latex-fruit allergy syndrome. There is strong evidence of the cross-reaction between latex and these foods. If you have a latex allergy, you may very likely be allergic to these foods as well. Processing the fruit with ethylene gas increases these enzymes; organic produce not treated with gas will have fewer allergy-causing compounds. In addition, cooking the food may deactivate the enzymes.

[BladeFox 235]

Maybe 2/month only. When you have them, make them count!

[dltrautman1 27]

I eat one small banana a day. I work out a lot so the potassium does me good. However, I can't eat more than that. They really fill me up. It has 90 calories and 23 grams of carbs.. but they are at least the good carbs.

[1Day1Life4Now 882]

If you are watching your other carbs it shouldn't be that bad. I don't eat the bananas anymore because they give me horrible reflux. I stick to the banana flavoring. If the banana smoothie works for you then go for it. This WLS and eating plan is not a one size fits all kind of program. If you find your weight loss has stalled then it could mean you are getting too many carbs and you will know to cut out the banana. This diet is a on the job learning process. Go for it.

[Butterflyhigh 504]

Hey all! There is some great advice and information in this thread. Thank you all for your opinions. And I agree with a previous poster that I need to watch my language and not say things like "I CAN"T give up <fill in the blank>". That type of internal dialogue cannot continue if I want to be successful in this.

I had my nutrition class today and asked specifically about the banana issue. There are two dietitians on staff and this was the second one I've met. She told me that it is a manner of opinion. It is her belief that banana's contribute more good than bad. She said to watch my carb intake, no more than 35 grams, and add a half banana to any smoothie I'd like. She also said the other dietician didn't personally like or eat banana's and so simply advised everyone against them.

So, Yay!! My banana's can stay.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Glad you found the answer you wanted. We usually will if we ask enough people.

[jess9395 5,449]

<p>Glad you found the answer you wanted. We usually will if we ask enough people. </p>

!!!!!!

[mharris3719 22]

After reading this entire thread, all I can say is....bananas have latex in them???

[SnohoGal98296 371]

"No bananas do not contain latex. But around half of all people with latex allergy have allergic reactions when eating particular foods including avocado, banana, chestnut, kiwifruit, passionfruit, plum, strawberry and Tomato. This is because some of the Proteins in latex that cause latex allergy are also present in these fruits. Common symptoms include tingling in the mouth, stuffy nose, itchy eyes and wheezing..." from Yahoo Answers

Edited May 23, 2014 by SnohoGal98296

[mharris3719 22]

Learn something everyday!

[Fiddleman 4,376]

One banana a day is actually good for you as it will help regulate your digestion and it contains pectin, a dietary Fiber which is metabolized into fat burning enzymes by good bacteria in the stomach and intestines. Do not have more than one a day because of the high Glycemic index and you might time it for first meal of the day or post workout meal. These two times are when the body can best process carbs optimally. Carbs are required for Protein synthesis to occur so you must eat them. They also regulate so many processes in the body, many of them neurological.

Edited May 24, 2014 by Fiddleman

[moonlitestarbrite 902]

One banana a day is actually good for you as it will help regulate your digestion and it contains pectin, a dietary fiber which is metabolized into fat burning enzymes by good bacteria in the stomach and intestines. Do not have more than one a day because of the high Glycemic index and you might time it for first meal of the day or post workout meal. These two times are when the body can best process carbs optimally. Carbs are required for Protein synthesis to occur so you must eat them. They also regulate so many processes in the body, many of them neurological.

why i feel like a crazy person on low carbs: carbs help regulate hormone balance in the body and are required for good neurological functioning. carbs are not bad, how most americans eat them are.