Bananas are one of the most frequently bought fruits, especially in winter. Mainly because they are tasty and filling. And they also have a number of proven beneficial properties
Although they contain a lot of carbohydrates, bananas are part of a he althy diet. Besides being high in potassium, a fact that is well known to many, they are also a good source of fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese, folic acid.
Bananas contain, albeit in smaller amounts, calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, iron, vitamin E and selenium. They are also known as prebiotic food because they stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract.
But experts in the field of he althy nutrition have decided to remind: bananas are not harmless at all, and should be avoided in case of some he alth problems.
In which cases bananas do more harm than good:
Risk of weight gain Talking about how harmful bananas can be, experts remind: they are not diet food because they have a lot of calories and carbohydrates. Unlike, for example, apples or tangerines, bananas cannot be called a snack. They are most suitable for food of physically active and athletic people, whose body burns a lot of energy in a day. For people who tend to lead a passive lifestyle, bananas may pose a danger because they are unlikely to contribute to a slim figure
They are harmful for blood vessel problems
Bananas should not appear on the menu of people who have experienced a heart attack or stroke, as well as those suffering from thrombophlebitis or varicose veins. The fact is that bananas have the ability to thicken the blood and increase its viscosity, which increases the likelihood of thrombosis.
They can cause pain
Another unexpectedly harmful side of bananas is that they can be a source of pain, headache, toothache or stomach ache. According to experts, a complex of tyramine and starch, contained in a large amount in bananas, contributes to the intensification of pain.
Provoke swelling
Bananas are slowly digested and eating these fruits before a meal can cause bloating and other discomfort. Eating bananas should be an hour after lunch or dinner - in no case on an empty stomach. Also, don't drink water after drinking bananas.
Raise blood sugar
Due to their ability to raise the level of glucose in the body, bananas are often called the worst fruit for diabetics. This is not so. Bananas in diabetes are allowed, but their use should be careful - for example, it is allowed to eat one banana during the day in small pieces.
The benefits of bananas vary depending on the color of the peel
They lose their useful properties
Bananas have a wide range of useful properties, but they can lose them if the rules for collecting, transporting and storing fruits are violated. Unscrupulous producers treat bananas with special chemicals for long-term preservation of their appearance, which undoubtedly damages the quality of bananas./
