Sep 11 (edited) in Diet
Banana or popcorn? Both are carbs right?!
This post is dedicated to a good friend of mine. He messaged me about his GF eating popcorn rather than eating a banana, because popcorn contains less calories.
First off, popcorn has more calories than a banana per 100 grams. Take a look at nutrient values below. So saying that you'd rather eat popcorn than a banana because it has less calories isn't a valid argument. Saying that she wants to eat popcorn because she's craving it and likes the taste of it is a better argument for this matter. Which is totally fine btw. I'm not judging you for eating something you like. Balance is key.
Secondly, bananas are a nutrient powerhouse straight from nature. They're rich in essential vitamins and minerals like potassium, vitamin B6, and vitamin C. These nutrients support heart health, boost your immune system, and help maintain proper nerve function.
On the other hand, processed popcorn, especially the microwaveable kind, often comes with artificial flavors, excess sodium, and unhealthy fats.
By choosing a banana, you're opting for real, whole-food nutrition over empty calories.
Thirdly, while both snacks contain fiber, the fiber in bananas is naturally occurring and comes with additional health benefits. A medium banana offers about 3.1g of fiber, which includes both soluble and insoluble types. This natural fiber aids digestion, promotes gut health, and helps maintain steady blood sugar levels. Processed popcorn may have some fiber, but it lacks the synergistic effects of eating a whole fruit.
Due to popcorn being processed food, she maybe could feel bloated afterwards.
Fourthly, bananas provide a perfect blend of natural sugars and complex carbohydrates. This combination offers sustained energy release, keeping you fueled without the sudden spike and crash often associated with processed snacks. The natural sugars in bananas are also accompanied by nutrients that help your body process them more effectively. Contrast this with the refined carbs in most popcorn, which can lead to rapid blood sugar fluctuations.
Fifthly, bananas come in their own biodegradable, natural packaging. There's no plastic wrap, no microwaveable bag with mysterious chemicals, and no excess waste. On average, we absorb microplastics the size of a creditcard yearly (I believe). And that has waaaaay more long term negative effects on your health.
While it is important to enjoy life. It is also important to take good care of your body. I don't really eat 'unhealthy' foods since I'm not craving them. If she is, that's fine.
Make sure she keeps the 80/20 rule. 80% of your food should be whole, nutrient-dense foods and for the other 20%, eat what you like. She can do this on a daily basis.
I want to close this off by looking at your body as a high performance vehicle.
Picture this, if you have a sportcar, which you paid a huge amount of money for, would you fuel it up with the cheapest fuel? No. So why would you fuel your body with garbage?
It maybe sounds a bit cringe to compare your body to a Ferrari or something, but it may help you in making better, healthier choices.
Keep in mind that these are AVERAGES. Some popcorn brand may have less, some have more.
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Banana or popcorn? Both are carbs right?!
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