If you are ever looking for a carb-packed energy booster, try eating a banana.
They are not just for the monkeys.
Bananas are a runners favorite secret. Some runners keep them in their back pocket and others are bananas over bananas.
Stay with me folks, this is a very ap-peeling subject.
So why the banana?
Well one reason is that it’s rich in pectin which helps aid in digestion or in other words, bananas are very gentle to the belly. I prefer a banana for breakfast prior to running knowing it won’t make my stomach upset.
Weird but true. Bananas are also high in fiber which helps move things along in the bowl department and at the same time can help restore electrolytes if a person has diarrhea.
Runners also appreciate the mix of vitamins, minerals and low glycemic carbohydrates not to mention they are inexpensive. I love affordable food, how about you? And since bananas are not part of the dirty dozen list, I don’t buy organic. (A girl has to penny pinch when she can!)
And if you are already friends with a monkey I’m sure you have had your share of plain bananas, so try this recipe to jazz things up…
Nut Butter Banana Breakfast
I’m really lucky to be a stay-at-home mom and have time to cook a large all-out breakfast any day of the week BUT I have to be honest, I don’t. I’m usually short on time or my hunger doesn’t strike for hours after I’m awake.
But I do make this delicious breakfast to avoid the “oh crap, I’m staving…I need food now!” hunger strike. The added protein helps keep me feeling full until pretty much lunch time.
Disclosure: I’m not a registered dietitian or doctor and if you are seeking medical advice, find a professional to cater to your personal needs. 🙂
Ingredients:
- 1 banana sliced length-wise
- 1-2 Tbs favorite nut butter (I’m an almond nut girl)
- 1/4 – 1/2 cup high fiber cereal (I chose Kashi)
Assemble.
In other news, the automobile industry is making way…
Question: If you could eat a banana with any celebrity, who would it be?