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If you’ve been following the Paleo diet trend, you’ve probably come across recipes that incorporate bananas into various baked goods. Recently, I decided to conduct a little experiment and research to determine whether bananas, which are often viewed skeptically due to their perceived high sugar content, are worth the hype. First, let’s look at their glycemic rating<\/a>, then we’ll delve into some interesting facts about bananas, explore their nutritional value, and finally serve up a recipe that allows you to go bananas…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Glycemic ratings of alternative sweeteners for baking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Glycemic Index of a ripe banana = 52<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Glycemic Index of an unripe banana = 30<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Glycemic Load of a ripe banana = 12.4<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Glycemic Load of an unripe banana = 7.2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Glycemic Load of raw honey = 14<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Glycemic Load of an apple = 11.4<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Glycemic Load of agave (not a fan) = 9.6<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Glycemic Load of coconut sugar = 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Based on the glycemic rating above, <\/em><\/strong>is a banana so bad if it\u2019s replacing refined sugar in a sweet treat? <\/em><\/strong>As a Functional Medicine Nutritionist, I\u2019d say it depends. (Full Body Systems<\/a> students and grads know well that this is the only truly functional answer to almost every question!)\u00a0The only way to know if a banana is a good sweetener replacement for you, is to try it and see how it feels on your body. Note: For those managing blood sugar on the regular, there are few instances where I\u2019d recommend eating a banana straight up. What we\u2019re mostly talking about here are bananas combined with other foods and dietary agents that help put the brakes on the potential glycemic spike. Those mitigating agents include fats, fibers, and proteins, as you might find in your green smoothie or in a baked-good combined with coconut, garbanzo, or nut flour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Functional Nutrition: The value of a banana<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bananas, though starchy and sweet, do come with a host of nutritional benefits. Here are just a few to consider:
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