A question on FRUIT???

[Baseball_Player85]

I remember reading in a thread someone suggested instead of eating a banana to eat berries. Are berries better for you? Would you suggest a different fruit or is any fruit a good choice?

thanks...

[peachfuzz]

berries are lower glycemic then bananas. thats likely why the suggestion.

[peachfuzz]

Fruits

Cherries - Low - 22
Grapefruit - Low - 25
Apricots (dried) - Low - 31
Apples - Low - 38
Pears - Low - 38
Plums - Low - 39
Peaches - Low - 42
Oranges - Low - 44
Grapes - Low - 46
Kiwi fruit - Low - 53
Bananas - Low - 54
Fruit cocktail - Medium - 55
Mangoes - Medium - 56
Apricots - Medium - 57
Apricots (tinned in syrup) - Medium - 64
Raisins - Medium - 64
Pineapple - Medium - 66
Watermelon - High - 72

[Baseball_Player85]

peachfuzz- Thanks for the info. very helpful!!!

[gbrice75]

berries are lower glycemic then bananas. thats likely why the suggestion.

^^^ THIS. Banana's would be a better option PWO possibly. As for berries, I add them to my am oats. Currently using blueberries, but will prob add blackberries and raspberries as well.

[Baseball_Player85]

gbrice75 - Thanks for your input too. I also add blueberries to my oats in the morning.

[Baseball_Player85]

Hey gbrice75, Why do you suggest a banana post workout over other fruit? What's the reasoning?

[peachfuzz]

I have seen research showing that fructose and lactose are only capable of replinishing liver glycogen due to how they are metabolized. Doesnt mean I wouldnt still throw a banana in my post workout shake.

[peachfuzz]

Hey gbrice75, Why do you suggest a banana post workout over other fruit? What's the reasoning?

Higher glycemic carbs generate a larger insulin response thus helping to replinish glycogen levels faster. Also the sugars are less likely to be stored as bodyfat post exercise. I usually only eat fruit in the A.M.

[Baseball_Player85]

I like the suggestion peachfuzz. I think I will throw in a banana and a strawberry or 2 in my pwo shake.

[gbrice75]

Higher glycemic carbs generate a larger insulin response thus helping to replinish glycogen levels faster. Also the sugars are less likely to be stored as bodyfat post exercise. I usually only eat fruit in the A.M.

Exactly. I wouldn't suggest it during a cutting diet, but it's definitely fine for bulking or even maintenance. I was really just saying that if you like bananas and want to keep it in your diet, PWO would be the best time to 'get away' with it.