Bananas are healthy and taste good. That’s why many people have them on their daily menu. Those who like to eat sweets for breakfast usually incorporate fruit into their diet in the morning.
A British nutrition expert explains why bananas aren’t so good for breakfast – and when you should eat them instead.
That’s why bananas are so popular for breakfast
Many people eat bananas for breakfast, whether in muesli, porridge or simply as a snack on the go. The yellow fruit tastes good and is easy to prepare. Bananas are also healthy and provide important minerals.
But eating a banana in the morning can have some side effects – and these can have a negative impact on the rest of the day.
Banana for breakfast? Better not!
The British nutritionist Dr. Daryl Gioffre expressly warns against eating the sweet fruit for breakfast. He says in the online magazine Byrdie: “Bananas are pretty much the worst thing you can eat for breakfast.”
Bananas for breakfast: Three reasons speak against it
High fructose content: Bananas are one of the fruits with the highest fructose content. This causes blood sugar levels to rise quickly. Unfortunately, it falls off just as quickly. Low blood sugar levels then lead to cravings. If the cravings come early in the morning after breakfast, strong blood sugar fluctuations are inevitable throughout the day and you end up in a vicious circle of constant cravings.
Fatigue and loss of concentration: Low blood sugar levels can make you tired and unable to concentrate.
Hyperacidity of the digestive system: The sugar content in the banana is fermented during digestion and converted into alcohol. This creates acids that can cause inflammation and put a strain on the organism. As a result, diseases such as osteoarthritis and gout can arise.
Then you should eat bananas instead
To all banana fans: Don’t worry, you don’t have to give up bananas completely. It just depends on the right time of day and combination. Bananas are still very healthy. They provide the body with lots of potassium, magnesium and vitamin B6.
Athletes in particular can benefit from the quickly available carbohydrates in bananas. Before and during exercise, the banana serves as a quick, tasty and healthy source of energy.
The negative effects of bananas can be reversed with the right combination. Always try to combine bananas with healthy fats or herbs and spices. These can neutralize the acid and support the metabolism of the banana. A banana with a little cinnamon or peanuts also tastes even better.