More Filling?

[Anonymous]

Are bananas much more filling than other baby foods? It seems that the
mornings that I give Marisa bananas with her breakfast that she seems
sleepier later and doesn’t want much of her next bottle. But she
doesn’t seem in any pain or discomfort.

I gave her bananas this morning for the first time in a while. I have
to puree them into her peach or pear puree – she will barely even
tolerate them that way but won’t touch them plain. I tend to use
organic jars for most foods but only fresh ripe organic bananas – so I
blended about 1/4 of a banana into about 1.5-2 ounces of peach puree
and
added a bit of water and her oatmeal. Normally she would have about 3
ounces of peaches or pear puree without the banana – same amount of
oatmeal.

Basically, I’m just wondering if it is strange that she seems so much more full and tired after bananas.

knb182006-4-12 12:50:25

[Anonymous]

I noticed the same with my first two babies (my little one hasn’t had bananas yet). In fact, if I was going to be out all day with them, I’d always bring bananas because they were so filling and I’d be sure they wouldn’t be hungry. Not sure about the sleepiness. Could just be the full belly effect!

[Anonymous]

Thanks Christine! Good to hear it’s not just us. It’s not a bad thing –
she seems very content – just found it strange since she is usually
starving for her second bottle and she wasn’t today and has had about 4
ounces less than usual at this point of the day.

What other foods are filling like that for future reference?

[Anonymous]

I think they are – Owen eats whole fruits now and one day he was hungry after day care and kept asking for more so I let him have the whole banana. Big mistake – I don’t think he had anything for dinner that night! He still slept fine though so it must have been enough for him.

I’m trying to think of other really filling foods and I can’t really think of any other than pasta – if Owen has a ton of pasta or lasagna or something like that, he won’t eat much sometimes even for the entire next day. He’s not a big carb eater though so it seems like when he does, they hold him over for a while.

[Anonymous]

Bananas are very filling in general. Lots of fibre and fills up the tummy…

[Anonymous]

Thanks guys. I finally pieced it together when she didn’t want her
second bottle today (normally she’s starving for that one) until much
later than usual and still drank only about 2/3 what she normally
would. Seems plenty content and happy though. I just wished she liked
the taste of them better! Good to know with pasta for when we get to that point.

knb182006-4-12 15:45:7

[Anonymous]

there’s a really cool post about bananas in the stuff I want to talk about section, it mentions bananas have tryptophan (sp?) which makes people calmer ie could be making marissa tired (it’s a really cool post would link it but don’t know how)

[Anonymous]

Thanks Jill – I did just read that late yesterday too!

[Anonymous]

Hey guys,

You have probably already read this post but thought i would cut and paste it here for anyone else who is reading this section and may be interested…..

Banana

Never, put your banana in the refrigerator!!!

This is interesting. After reading this, you’ll never
look at a banana in the same way again.

Bananas contain three natural sugars – sucrose,
fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world’s leading athletes.
But energy isn’t the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.

Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make
you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

PMS: Forget the pills – eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the
production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is
extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit’s ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making
pupils more alert.

Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a
hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey,
builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.

Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite
cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it
amazingly successful at reducing swelling and
irritation.

Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.

Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pre! ssure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients,
researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.

Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a “cooling” fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand, for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.

Smoking: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps
normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body’s water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.

Strokes: According to research in “The New England Journal of Medicine, “eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by
strokes by as much as 40%! Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill
off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it
on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical
tape!

So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three
times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around. So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, “A banana a day keeps the doctor away!”

Edited by lisaann – 12 April 2006 at 2:11am

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