since we were young we've been told that bananas are one of the healthiest fruits to have for breakfast but is it true that eating bananas on an empty stomach is bad bananas are rich in potassium copper magnesium riboflavin nasin and vitamin C however there are certain mistakes when eating bananas that could ruin all their benefits and even be harmful to your health to avoid turning a Delicious Fruit like a banana into something terrible for your body in this video we will explain what these mistakes are so that you never make them and we'll also offer
some tips to make the most of all their nutrients and benefits before we begin don't forget to subscribe to the channel and activate the notification Bell so you don't miss any updates also comment below where you are watching us from we want to know mistake one eating bananas on an empty stomach according to the results of various studies it it is not recommended to eat bananas on an empty stomach as this can negatively affect blood sugar levels although eating a delicious and nutritious banana in the morning can be a quick source of energy it will
raise your blood sugar levels suddenly if you eat it on an empty stomach this is a big problem even if you're not diabetic because after receiving a large amount of sugar your body will have to produce a similar amount of insulin to counterbalance it which will make you feel tired and in a bad mood some people may even feel worried or anxious for no reason after their sugar levels drop as quickly as they Rose to avoid this simply avoid eating a banana in the morning or at least combine it with another food preferably one rich
in Protein healthy fats and fiber such as peanut butter and whole grain toast this will help avoid mood swings and keep your sugar and energy levels more stable throughout the morning when is the best time to eat bananas there is really no best time to eat a banana but if you want to get an additional benefit it would be before going to bed Research indicates that eating a banana at night can help you fall asleep faster which is quite helpful if you have trouble sleeping what is the best way to eat bananas the healthiest way
to eat a banana is to combine it with other foods rich in fiber healthy fats and proteins especially if you are controlling your blood sugar or if you are diabetic one of the best pairings for bananas is Peanut or Nut Butter along with whole grain bread although it also works well as an ingredient in a protein or coffee smoothie with bananas mistake two eating too many bananas will increase your weight and blood sugar levels as with any other food eating too many bananas can be counterproductive to start even though they are a very healthy food
bananas have a high sugar and carbohydrate content that quickly raises blood sugar sugar levels especially when you don't combine them with other foods rich in protein and healthy fats this is more concerning for those with diabetes or pre-diabetes another problem with eating too many bananas is that it can significantly increase your calorie intake which will result in unhealthy weight gain over time it is also possible that eating too many bananas will leave you with no room for other nutritious foods which can lead to nutrient deficiency especially proteins calcium fats iron and vitamin D finally people
suffering from Advanced stage kidney failure should avoid excessive consumption of bananas as their high potassium level can interfere with the medications they are taking to treat the disease how many bananas are recommended per day there is no defined Danger from eating too many bananas but experts recommend not exceeding two per day as eating more may end up displacing the intake of other foods and nutrients necessary for the body people with diabetes should further restrict their intake to a maximum of one per day although they should first consult a doctor before including a banana in their
daily diet and always combine it with other sources of fruits vegetables healthy fats and lean proteins mistake three consuming too many overripe bananas if you have diabetes as we have seen earlier bananas are loaded with carbohydrates and sugars that will definitely raise blood sugar levels if you eat them in large quantities when they are very ripe or yellow especially if you have diabetes or pre-diabetes however eating bananas can be beneficial for a diabetics diet thanks to their high fiber content which helps control blood sugar levels after meals in the end it all depends on eating
a moderate portion of bananas per day and repairing them with fats and proteins Greener bananas contain more starch making them safer for diabetics for diabetic individuals a safer option is to eat bananas while they are still green as they contain more resistant starch and less sugar since the starch in green bananas is more resistant to digestion it can act in the body similarly to fiber and not cause a significant increase in sugar levels after consumption moreover the starch is beneficial for healthy gut bacteria which will help improve your metabolic health and better control blood sugar
levels Studies have found that resistant starch in bananas can reduce fasting blood sugar levels and sugar spikes after meals as well as reduce hunger increase satiety decrease inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity in people with type 2 diabetes the portion size of the banana is important the ripeness of the banana is not the only factor that a person caring for their blood sugar levels should consider as the portion size also matters this means that the larger the banana the more carbohydrates and sugar it will have and therefore the greater the effects on sugar levels this effect
is known as glycemic load and is measured by calculating the amount of carbohydrates per serving when it's less than 10 the glycemic load is considered low between 11 and 19 is moderate and above 20 is high if a ripe banana is very small its glycemic load may be around 11 but if it's very large it can exceed 22 therefore it is important to take care of the size of the banana before consuming it to ensure that your blood sugar levels do not rise too much how many bananas can a person with diabetes eat the amount
of bananas a person can eat will depend greatly on the individual considering their daily activity level carbo hydrate needs and how bananas affect their blood sugar levels some people may be more sensitive to bananas than others so it's best to consult your doctor to learn the best way to include bananas in your diet without affecting your medications and Insulin injections mistake four not washing the banana peel before peeling it you would never eat grapes or an apple without first washing them and properly disinfecting them but with bananas it's a different story as we usually don't
eat the peel however researchers have found that for our health we should wash the banana peel well even if we want eat it by washing it you minimize the transfer of dirt microbes and even pesticide residues that may be on the peel to the inside of the banana that you are going to eat this should be done with any other fruit with a thick peel besides bananas such as avocados for example where even the United States Food and Drug Administration detect salmonella and leria on their surface how to properly wash a banana you really don't
need more than clean running water to wash your bananas do not use special products or disinfectants as even the United States Centers for Disease Control and prevention recommend not using these cleaning products on fruits and vegetables if you still feel the need to clean your fruits with something try using a diluted vinegar solution to spray on the bananas and remove bacteria and possible harmful chemicals from the peel this solution is prepared with one part vinegar to every four parts of clean water before washing your bananas make sure to First clean the area where you are
going to wash them as well as your hands mistake five eating very green bananas it is very likely that at some point you have accidentally eaten a green banana they have a harder consistency and a bitter taste so you probably didn't like them however many people enjoy eating green bananas but as you can imagine this can cause problems resistant starch makes up 80% of the weight of green bananas being a dietary fiber that is difficult for humans to digest additionally green bananas contain pectin a compound that keeps the fruit firm until it ripens moreover pectin
is another type of dietary fiber and its combination with resistant starch can cause C digestive discomfort in some people such as gas pain and constipation so be mindful of any stomach discomfort if you eat a green banana as you may need to wait for it to ripen to consume it additionally people allergic to latex should avoid green bananas as they contain substances similar to latex that can cause a condition known as latex fruit syndrome what is the ideal ripeness of a banana pectin and resistance starch and green bananas disappear as the fruit ripens and turns
yellow therefore the green color is a good indicator of the presence of these compounds if the banana has a hint of green it will still retain some of its dietary fibers but it is very unlikely to cause digestive issues benefits of eating bananas with all this in addition to having a wide variety of nutrients a delicious taste and versatility in the kitchen bananas can bring bring important health benefits if consumed daily in moderation these benefits include improving Digestive Health thanks to their dietary fiber pectin in healthy amounts can soften stools and prevent constipation while resistant
starch acts as a Prebiotic feeding the beneficial gut bacteria bananas also help keep the heart in good condition potassium is an important mineral for heart health and is essential for controlling blood pressure fortunately bananas provide up to 10% of the daily potassium needs in addition they offer a large amount of antioxidants which are important for preventing damage from oxidative stress caused by free radicals another benefit is helping to better control hunger increase satiety and manage weight the potassium and magnesium in bananas can also help your muscles recover more quickly from cramps and mus MUSC pain
caused by exercise green bananas can help control blood sugar levels and insulin sensitivity and the best part is that it's easy to include bananas in your diet now you know what you should never do when eating bananas how many to eat per day and their potential benefits When included in your diet we hope this video has been helpful if you have anything to add please share it with us in the comments section give this video a like and sh share the link with your family and friends so that they also know the mistakes we make
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