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Dislike Bananas? Try This Alternative

Many people enjoy bananas and they are especially popular with athletes. Bananas taste great in protein shakes and smoothies and they make great desserts too. Who doesn’t love a warm savory slice of banana bread? Also, bananas serve as a convenient snack that are packed full of nutrients such as potassium making them a preferred snack choice for fueling long workouts.  Many people enjoy the taste of bananas, which is another reason that Dietician, Nutritionist, and online coaches frequently recommend bananas as a smart choice for clients and athletes.

What if you do not enjoy bananas? Many people hate bananas. The reason for the abhorrent could be due to their texture, their taste, or their effect on the stomach. Are those who detest bananas doomed for a life of inferior nutrition or a potassium deficiency? Not exactly. Thankfully, there is a tropical and tasty alternative to bananas: kiwi!

Kiwis are an awesome smart swap of bananas harboring the similar health benefits including:

  • Great taste! Kiwis’ taste can be compared to strawberries, melons, and nectarines.
  • Kiwis can be enjoyed on their own or eaten with a variety of other foods
    • Kiwis taste great when added to cereal, parfaits, oatmeal, salads, yogurt, smoothies, and desserts!
  • The skin of a kiwi is highly nutritive rich in fiber and vitamin C. It is encouraged to consume the fruit with the skin on. Eat a kiwi like an apple😊 Perhaps you’d rather go the traditional route and eat the inside of a kiwi. Do so like you would a grapefruit.
  • Convenient and diverse
  • Similar macros and micros:
  • One medium banana:
    • 105 kcal
    • 27g carbs
    • 1g protein
    • 0g fat
    • 12% potassium
    • 12% fiber
    • 17% vitamin C
    • 20% vitamin B6
    • 8% magnesium
    • 14g sugar
  • One kiwi serving:
    • 90 kcal
    • 22g carbs
    • 0.8g protein
    • 0.4g fat
    • 13% potassium
    • 17% fiber
    • 22.8% vitamin C
    • 5% vitamin B6
    • 6% magnesium
    • 13g sugar

If you dislike bananas, kiwi is the perfect fruit for you! Kiwi even has more vitamin C. What a win! Other superb alternative to bananas is cantaloupe and mangos🥭🍈

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