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Is it OK to eat yogurt with banana?

Combining the potassium found in bananas with high protein foods like yogurt (especially Greek yogurt) helps build muscle and replenish amino acids that are depleted during exercise. So enjoy the easy-to-grab pair on your way home from the gym or add them to your post-workout smoothies.

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Pair These Delicious Foods for a Nutritious Boost

Certain foods just belong together — and no, we're not talking about peanut butter and jelly (although that's definitely delicious!). In combination, some foods not only taste great, but they help you absorb nutrients more effectively. Of all the smart eating tips and tricks that nutritionists swear by, this is one of the best: You'll easily increase the nutritional value of your meals — and with very little effort. “There are definitely advantages to mixing and matching healthy foods,” says Johannah Sakimura, RD, the writer behind the Everyday Health column Nutrition Sleuth. Smart pairings like the ones in this list work in concert to bring out the best nutrition from each food. Not only do these foods complement each other nutritionally, they also taste delicious together. And if you're in charge of feeding kids, you'll notice some of these combinations encourage fun dipping, including bananas in yogurt and carrots in hummus. Let your tots dunk away — they'll get an excellent nutritional boost and have fun eating at the same time. Different food pairings also give you the chance to branch out and try new textures on your plate — and it just might keep you more interested in the meal than you would be if every food was the same consistency. Many of these fun combos happen to pair brightly colored foods, which will help you to "Eat the Rainbow," something the American Heart Association has been urging folks to do for a few years now. Finally, the combos that follow are not only quick to toss together, they're eminently portable, which means you can easily put them together for fast snacks or lunch at work or home. And generally speaking, a midday meal you've prepped yourself is healthier and better sized than something you'd order at a restaurant. In fact, in a study published in January 2016 in the Journal of the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, researchers found that 92 percent of the meals from both chain and local restaurants have more calories than is recommended for the average adult woman at a single lunch or dinner. The bottom line: Be smart about how you pair your foods and then try to incorporate these combos in your daily diet. Here's how these seven smart duos can work double-time for you.

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Is a smoothie as healthy as fruit?

A: It's very likely that you are getting more calories and sugar when you drink a smoothie than when eating whole fruits or vegetables, said Sarah B. Krieger, a registered and licensed dietitian nutritionist who spoke for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, a professional trade group.

nytimes.com - Are Smoothies Good For You? It Depends. - The New York Times

[This article was originally published on May 13, 2016.]

Q: Do I absorb more sugar and calories when I drink fruits and vegetables in a smoothie as opposed to just eating them whole?

A: It’s very likely that you are getting more calories and sugar when you drink a smoothie than when eating whole fruits or vegetables, said Sarah B. Krieger, a registered and licensed dietitian nutritionist who spoke for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, a professional trade group. Smoothies enjoy a “health halo” that can be misleading, “but the bottom line is quantity, and people are often consuming a 20- or 24-fluid-ounce smoothie. That’s a lot.” Even if you’re making your smoothie at home, using only fruits and vegetables with no other added ingredients, you can drink it in just a few minutes, compared with the 15 or 20 minutes it would take to eat the same fruits or vegetables whole, Ms. Krieger said. And if you’re drinking smoothies frequently, you may be consuming a lot more fruit than you would otherwise. The fiber in whole fruit “acts as a net” to slow down the process by which the body turns sugar from food into blood sugar, Ms. Krieger said, and though the smoothie still contains fiber, it has been pulverized during the blending process. As a result you’re likely to feel hungrier again sooner after drinking the smoothie than you would have had you eaten the same fruits and vegetables whole. And if you aren’t preparing your own smoothies, buyer beware. Commercially prepared and store-bought smoothies often contain added sugar, honey or other sweeteners, protein powder that’s often sweetened, or milk, yogurt, nut butters and other ingredients that make them more filling — and more palatable — but also add calories.

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