The Concept:
The world needs and easy diet. Bananas have roughly 100 to 120 calories (The standard Cavendish variety) and are a good unit of measure, readily available, and an easy diet decision. They have carbs and sugar to power you through the day (about 28 grams per banana). The fiber will help to sate your appetite (about 3 grams per banana).
You will be hungry, but not starving. And when you’re hungry, that’s your body going into your fat stores and filling up your blood with stored energy.
Related Caffeine Rant:
I’m a big fan of caffeine and I think it helps with this diet. I drink 3 cups of coffee before lunch. After my first cuppa, I take one 200 mg pill of L-Theanine. This pill heads-off the “wired-buzzed” feeling that dings productivity.
In the afternoon I’ll have some Yerba Mate tea, loose leaf in a tight screened infuser. I’ll drink it cold or warm and never hot. Anything over 140 deg F can cook you because we are meat…. This is in my opinion but you can read this study posted on MedLine and determine your own opinion. But with the extra craziness around the Mate, (A special thank you to Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D.) . So, for me, I’m going to drink my Yerba Mater at a cold to warm temperature (50 to 80 deg F)
The Easy Diet / Meal Plan:
Drinking water / coffee / tea is at your leisure, but try and have the wake up and good-night water as listed below.
When You Wake up:
A glass of cold water (about 8 oz)
Breakfast:
Eat a banana – drink coffee, tea, water (preferably without sugar – milk is ok). Have a multi-vitamin and a B-complex vitamin.
Lunch:
Repeat breakfast, banana and drink – skip the vitamins.
Snack:
Eat a banana
Dinner:
Eat / Drink whatever you want – Within reason (3+ Big macs and fries isn’t within reason!). Try to use these loose guidelines:
- 4-12 oz protein
- any veggies you want with butter / sauces
- reasonable amount of carbs – a roll, bread, or 4 oz pasta
- Beer / wine are still fine (2 drinks a day max)
Before bed:
4 oz water, and drink water through the night as needed.
The Results
You tell me – I’m losing about 0.5 lbs a day. Give it a try.
If you find yourself working in the fields of Laos – do not eat the local bananas found in the field of Laos.
You tell me – I’m losing about 0.5 lbs a day. Give it a try. Disclaimer : If you find yourself working in the fields of Laos – do not eat the local bananas found in the field of Laos.
You can learn about the unfortunate sex life of our “seedless” Cavendish bananas over on Damn Interesting.
Learn about joining the International Bananas Club and 7 other Banana facts here.
If you have diabetic or insulin issues, or any other health issues, consult your doctor first.
For more banana nutrition and health information – See Dr. Axe’s page.
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