Why do athletes eat bananas?

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  If high glycemic is bad for you, why do some athletes eat them?

   5 months ago by: rich

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   5 months ago by: KateHough

  Bananas have a lot of potassium, which is great to replenish after a hard workout. If you are avoiding bananas, try eating an avocado, mushrooms, salmon, or squash. If you eat a sushi roll with salmon and avocado, you'll get the potassium without the carbs.

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    rich 5 months ago

    Thanks Kate!
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    anjag 5 months ago

    Kate is right on the money on this one! Potassium helps with a lot of muscle cramping as well! :)
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    bohdel 5 months ago

    Aren't carbs also important for athletes? I know as a runner I flail without enough carbs in my system.