🍌✨ Slimming World’s ‘Odd’ Banana Rule Explained! ✨🍌
Post-holiday season has many of us thinking about shedding those extra pounds. If you’re looking into mindful eating, you might have stumbled upon Slimming World’s peculiar banana rule and wondered, “Why does a mashed banana count as ‘syns’?”
Dr Sarah Bennett, a top nutritionist, shares the science behind it. Although whole and mashed bananas have the same calories, the difference lies in satiety. Mashing or blending fruits results in them taking up less volume, making them less filling. Chewing initiates satiety hormones, and the fullness effect starts way before food hits your tummy. Mashed bananas bypass this, possibly leaving you wanting more later.
It’s crucial to remember that nothing’s banned. Dr Bennett assures that while you can enjoy mashed bananas, whole fruits offer additional benefits. Research from 2025 indicates that eating whole fruits delivers a greater sense of fullness and supports your gut health with fibre and polyphenols.
Swapping sugary treats for whole fruits can be a game changer! With less sugar and fewer calories than chocolate, a medium banana can be a sweet yet healthy treat. 🍫➡️🍌 Ready for a more satisfying snack swap?
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