{"id":1121464,"date":"2023-07-21T11:32:31","date_gmt":"2023-07-21T11:32:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thespotlyte.com\/?p=1134"},"modified":"2023-07-24T04:44:10","modified_gmt":"2023-07-24T04:44:10","slug":"what-is-a-banana-roll","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thespotlyte.com\/1121464\/what-is-a-banana-roll\/","title":{"rendered":"You Asked, We Answered: What Is A Banana Roll?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Maybe it\u2019s our way of feeling more comfortable with things that frustrate us, but humans have a remarkable ability to come up with cutesy nicknames for less-than-desirable physical features. Think about it: we\u2019ve got the elevens<\/a> and crow\u2019s feet<\/a> (a.k.a. the wrinkles that form between your brows and around your eyes, respectively). There are also bat wings, love handles, saddlebags and, of course, muffin tops. Though it\u2019s not as ingrained in the modern vernacular, the \u201cbanana roll\u201d is another one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re unfamiliar with the term, banana rolls are those crescent-shaped strips of fat that accumulate just under your buttocks. Dr. Anthony Youn<\/a>, a plastic surgeon based in Troy, Michigan, says that carrying a little extra weight can increase your likelihood of developing banana rolls, but notes that it\u2019s mostly just a matter of winning or losing the genetics lottery. \u201cWe [tend to] deposit fat in various areas due to genetic tendencies,\u201d he explains. \u201cFor example, if your mom or dad has a double chin, then you are more likely to have one, as well. The same applies with banana rolls.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Similar to other areas of the body where fat accumulates, including chins<\/a>, thighs<\/a>, and belly<\/a>, getting rid of banana rolls can be a tricky and exasperating process. That said, there are a few exercises you can do that can help tighten and tone your body, and certain medical aesthetic treatments can target the area, as well. Below, we\u2019ve outlined the most common and effective options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tara Allen, a registered nurse, nutrition coach, and personal trainer, says it\u2019s important to keep in mind that our body is one cohesive, complicated, synergistic unit. In that sense, \u201cspot treating\u201d specific areas of the body \u2014 including banana rolls \u2014 with diet alone isn\u2019t really feasible. Instead, your goal should be to reduce overall body fat through diet and exercise, while simultaneously building stronger muscles with specific movements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cTo lose body fat through diet, it is essential that you eat what your body requires for fuel,\u201d says Allen. \u201cThe best way to get this dialed in is to eat a mostly unprocessed diet.\u201d Seek out complex carbohydrates \u2014 such as sweet potatoes and quinoa \u2014 and dark leafy greens, which will provide your body with powerful nutrients and leave you feeling full longer. Lean proteins like chicken and fish will help build and maintain muscle, which burns more calories \u2014 even when you\u2019re at rest! She also notes that slowing down the pace of your eating can help, too. \u201cWhen we eat very fast, we’re bypassing the system that would give us the heads up that we are satisfied. [By slowing down], you end up naturally wanting less food.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\nReducing Banana Rolls With Diet<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n