Celestial Traveler said:

Just wondering...also maybe it would be a good idea to turn this thread into an overall discussion about simply vs. complex carbs.

The way I understand it, simple carbs (like sugars) are digested rapidly by the body all at once, leading to fat storage.

Complex carbs take much longer to digest, and are more of an "Extended Release" form of energy to the body...leading to less fat storage.  Correct me if I'm wrong.

So what do bananas contain?  Do they contain a lot of simple or complex carbs?

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GLYCEMIC INDEX
The glycemic index is used to measure just how quickly the body breaks down carbohydrates into sugar and causes blood sugar levels to rise. Pure glucose, a type of sugar, has a glycemic index of 100. White rice has a GI of 64. That puts it in the medium range. SelfNutritionData.com reports that your body performs its best when you keep your blood sugar levels "relatively constant." If you're feeling tired or hungry, your blood sugar level may be low. If your blood sugar level rises too high, your body will convert that excess sugar to stored fat. Diabetics have to be especially careful about maintaining healthy blood sugar levels.

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