What would be your reaction if someone suggests you to eat banana for weight loss? Some of you may blink eyes in disbelief and others may readily agree to give it a try with a slight feeling of resentment. Both these expressions are anticipated because banana has been promoted as a weight gain supplement since last many years. Also, the people who want to get rid of extra pounds are suggested to stay away from this fruit as much as possible.

The weight loss angle of banana became a subject of intense probing only after the news of banana diet finding success in Japan started making rounds. It was reported that Japanese were very eager to impart their new weight loss wisdom to the world. This blog intersects the common things between banana dieting wisdom imparted by Japanese dieters and science of weight loss. 

Why You Should Use Banana For Weight Loss

• The Japanese dieters have affirmatively announced that banana and weight loss go hand in hand . Most of the nutrition experts have strengthened their stand on this by saying that indeed bananas and weight loss go hand in hand. The reason is bananas are loaded with enzymes that speed up the metabolism and aid in fast weight loss. 

• Another banana and weight loss theory is centered on starch. Nutrition experts say that bananas are loaded with starch which triggers the feeling of fullness (Japanese dieters do agree with this point) and aids in burning fats. Banana is one of the prime sources of the resistant starch. It normally inhibits the digestion in small intestine and helps in blocking the conversion of carbohydrates.  The fiber and feeling of fullness are two factors which goes in favor of bananas for weight loss theory.

But a very large population of nutrition experts has voiced their opinion that bananas may not have any special weight loss qualities on their own but they can be nutritious and part of the healthy weight loss plan. Albeit many of the Japanese dieters may not agree on this part. 

How To Use the Bananas for Weight Loss
As said before the banana may not be a good weight loss aid in itself but it can certainly work wonders when combined with other nutrients.

• Yogurt Banana Midday Snack: This snack aids in keeping you fuller and stronger throughout the day.  The snack can be easily made by combining sliced bananas and Greek Yogurt.

• Banana Spinach Smoothie: This green smoothie helps you to stay fit throughout the morning and boosts your energy levels too.

• Orange Banana Smoothie: This delicious smoothie can also be served as a dessert.  Fresh bananas, Splenda, vanilla extract, orange juice, whey protein shake is all you need to make this fulfilling shake. This shake can be served chilled or without it.

•  Banana Apple Porridge: This easy to make porridge is enriched with nutrients like vitamins and fiber.  Ingredients required to prepare this porridge includes low-fat butter, low fat milk, powdered sugar, chopped apples , sliced bananas, cinnamon powder, rolled oats, broken wheat. This porridge is considered good for boosting the sluggish metabolism and for helps in losing the pregnancy weight.

• Watermelon Blueberry Banana Split: Vanilla yogurt, bananas, watermelons, granola and blueberries are all needed to make this split. This low-fat split is very fulfilling and is enriched with nutrients necessary to keep you going throughout the day.

Final Thoughts
Using bananas for weight loss is definitely a good option,  but having it sensibly is a better option and following it uniquely is a best option. 

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