Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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I love banana and know it is a good choice of nutrients, including potassium. In one book the author spoke of pureeing banana and freezing it. I know how high the carb content is in a banana. Anyone have any thoughts on how to incoorate it on paleo?

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CC · Accepted Answer · 2012-09-26 03:39:15Z UTC

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If you're wondering about when to eat it or how to eat it without gaining weight / how to optimize the carbs and sugar in bananas, I would treat it like a dessert and eat it like any other food that has a lot of glucose and fructose - after a hard workout.

That being said, I love pan frying my bananas in butter and sprinkled with cinnamon, cocoa powder and coconut flakes for an occasional treat!

answered Sep 26 at 3:39

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	I've never cooked a banana other than in baking... +1 for inspiration. – raney Sep 26 at 4:17
	Thanks. I was talking about carbs and weight loss. If I am not working out that hard, would you avoid it? And what do you suggest for potassium with cramping? – Monkeyjebo Sep 26 at 5:02
	Depends on how your body reacts to it. Some people are more sensitive to fat gain on fruits than others. For me, it's all about balancing the calories and sugar and workouts. If I don't work out hard enough and eat more calories, I will get that bloated feeling. If you really want a banana after a so-so workout, I don't think it would hinder your weight loss, as long as you don't overdo it on banana consumption. Try it out for a week and see how you feel. If you think you're gaining weight, stop or up the intensity of your workouts. – CC Sep 26 at 6:29
	Pan-frying the banana slices in butter caramelizes them and really intensifies the flavor ... I've also pan-fried it in coconut oil and it's amazing! And if you're asking for other sources of potassium besides bananas ... algaecal.com/potassium-foods-list.html – CC Sep 26 at 6:33
	I've also heard that bananas can also cause inflammation. – Veriria Sep 27 at 3:21

Sunshine · Answer 2 · 2012-09-26 03:27:50Z UTC

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i put it in my mouth.

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best answer ever. – bethaneyjayne Sep 26 at 3:53

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You beat me to it. I was going to say, "Peel it, and put it in your mouth." – Happy Now Sep 26 at 4:00

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When in doubt, put it your mouth! Lol – Paleodude Sep 26 at 4:08

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Peel first. That's what I do. – Michael Sep 26 at 12:35

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that's what she said. – Ruth Sep 26 at 17:48

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FED at LiveCaveman.com · Answer 3 · 2012-09-26 04:32:27Z UTC

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Eating bananas....So simple, even a little monkey can do it.

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answered Sep 26 at 4:32

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+1 FOR A CUTE MONKEY! – CaveMan_Mike Jan 8 at 2:30

MiMintzer · Answer 4 · 2012-09-26 03:55:25Z UTC

The way I incorporate bananas into my diet is to eat them after a workout. I usually slice one up and add some yoghurt and cinnamon. Sometimes I make chocolate sauce with cocoa powder and coconut oil (and if I want to get fancy; vanilla extract, stevia, and chili powder) and dip slices of banana in it. Also good with almond butter. And coconut butter.

paleomomandwife · Answer 5 · 2012-09-26 03:20:13Z UTC

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My family's favorite way is to make banana smoothies with coconut milk and ice. Blend it all together. The kids love it too.

answered Sep 26 at 3:20

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Vern · Answer 6 · 2012-09-26 03:22:22Z UTC

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Peel. Slice. Smear with almond butter or coconut butter. Devour.

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Melissa · Answer 7 · 2012-09-26 03:36:48Z UTC

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Love them with almond butter and a sprinkle of cocoa. Yum.

answered Sep 26 at 3:36

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Christine M. · Answer 8 · 2012-09-26 03:53:57Z UTC

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Switch to plantains, slice and pan fry in coconut oil.

answered Sep 26 at 3:53

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	Do plantains have less sugar? – Monkeyjebo Sep 28 at 9:14
	More starch, less sugar (for green plantains). So not low-carb, but a nice change of pace from root veggies. – Christine M. Oct 3 at 15:38

whoreball · Answer 9 · 2012-09-26 04:10:51Z UTC

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Fry the bananas in ghee/butter.
Melt some 85% lindt dark chocolate.
Combine.

answered Sep 26 at 4:10

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Jason · Answer 10 · 2012-09-26 13:15:59Z UTC

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I also eat them post workout and I mash them with almond butter and a little honey.

answered Sep 26 at 13:15

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hair_74 · Answer 11 · 2012-09-26 14:18:48Z UTC

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I like to mash them up and mix them with an egg and fry with some coconut oil. Top with honey or just eat them.

answered Sep 26 at 14:18

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do you form the mash mix into patties or something? – Ruth Sep 26 at 19:52

How do I eat banana on paleo?

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