That bananas are healthy fruits and everyone who exercises indulges in a banana or two for quick energy - is well known in exercise circles. But the common perception about bananas amongst the world outside remains unclear and unsolved. Most consider bananas fattening and strongly advise their weight loss warrior peers to abstain from indulging in bananas. Let's take a look at whether there is a grain of truth in the assumption that bananas are fattening, and who can indulge in them, whether for quick energy or simply taste. Most trainers, nutritionists, sports persons, cyclists, and runners will always swear by bananas and their energy giving properties. Remember Pete Sampras and his mid-set banana breaks? Physically active people vouch for bananas because bananas are extremely efficient, power packed fruits that are great for bursts of energy. This quality in bananas makes them the preferred snack during physical training, because bananas give the body immediate energy to use as fuel for any workout. "For starters bananas offer healthy carbs

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