Are Bananas Fattening?

I am a naturally thin person with a worried mother who thinks I should probably weigh more. Not only my mother, but my entire family, all my friends, neighbors and even my maid thinks I should put on a little more weight. And therefore, all come up with unique home remedies that will help me become a little fat! People around the world are looking for ways to become thin and I have an entire team of traditional weight managers, who want me to put on weight.

As you must have got the idea by now, many people must have suggested me to eat bananas, as they are fattening. My mother gave me a banana every morning with breakfast, with the hope that I will increase my weight. Then someone suggested, I should be made to eat 3 bananas daily, only then will it show the desired results. Thus, my breakfast, lunch and dinner consisted of bananas.

Is Eating Bananas Fattening
Bananas have low water content compared to any other fruit. There are more calories per bite of a banana, compared to other fruits. So when dried, the high starch banana has approximately the same number of banana calories per serving. Thus, the answer to the question are dried bananas fattening is 'NO'. Dried bananas are not fattening.

Bananas contain no cholesterol, no sodium and no FAT! That is a clear indication that they are not fattening. There is only about 0.5 grams fat and 95 calories in a banana. On a brighter side, bananas are packed with essential vitamins and minerals. Bananas have high potassium that helps regulate blood pressure and minimize the premenstrual syndrome effects in women. It is a good source of vitamin B6 that helps maintain the blood sugar levels, builds proteins, nerves and even immune cells in the body.

Bananas also contain vitamin C, that is very important for maintaining a healthy immune system. Next, it also contains fibers that help control cholesterol and digestive health. The fibers fill up your stomach and therefore control your hunger pangs. Thus, you do not indulge in overeating and munching on snacks that make you fat.

Does Eating Bananas Make You Fat - Myth Busters
Bananas are fruits and no fruit is considered to be fattening. Bananas contain carbohydrates that are not stored in your body, as they are easily digested. You can get instant energy, by eating a banana, as they are high in sugar, that is, glucose. Also, as it contains natural calories, they are not stored in the body as fats. Thus, does eating bananas make you fat? Well, it's a big NO.

Bananas take about 45 minutes to be digested. Therefore, one feels full after eating a banana. Do not worry, as it will be totally digested and you will feel energized instead of getting fat. Bananas are organic foods and therefore non-fattening. Bananas contain fibers that helps in constipation relief and detoxification of the body. Therefore, it is very useful in weight loss and not weight gain.

One can gain weight by eating bananas mixed with other cooked foods. For example, a glass of banana milkshake or banana ice cream may fatten you, as other ingredients play a role and not bananas. Thus, never think twice before eating a banana, as it will not fatten you. But, think thrice if you are a diabetic

Bananas are a nutritious snack and can be eaten along with cereals, strawberries, peanut butter, smoothies, breads, frozen and covered with dark chocolate, sliced, oatmeal, cold cereal, brown rice pudding, etc. The calorie content in bananas based on size is as follows:

• A small 6" - 7" long banana has about 90 calories.
• A medium 7" - 8" long banana has about 105 calories.
• A large 8" - 9" long banana has about 121 calories.
• An extra-large, about 9" or more banana has about 135 calories.

I got to tell my mom to stop making me eat bananas everyday. I won't be 'just a little fat' by eating bananas daily. On the other hand, I have got all the nutritional benefits. Hmmmm, I think I will continue with bananas without my mom knowing the truth. At least, she won't force me to eat 'fattening vegetables' (eeeoooouuuggghhhhh)!