Can having one banana a day keep the doctor away?

According to Dr Sehrawat:

*Bananas are a great prebiotic that helps produce healthy organisms in the gut.

*Bananas are rich in potassium

Your gut health stands to gain from consumption of banana (Source: Getty Images/Thinkstock)

*Low in sodium, bananas are good for blood pressure patients. “Sugar patients can have bananas, too, but in moderation.

*Banana is also a good source of fibre.

*Banana don’t lead to weight gain. So, if your meals are balanced, you can have 1-2 bananas a day.

Agreeing, Ansari emphasised that the easy-to-chew texture of bananas makes them suitable for children as well as the elderly. “Banana offers a variety of health benefits like preventing constipation, regulating blood pressure, boosting mood and energy levels, aiding in managing a healthy weight, strengthening muscle health, and protecting your skin from getting damaged,” said Ansari.

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Dr.Priyanka Sehrawat (@docpriyankasehrawat)

But Ansari stresses that bananas are not suitable for everyone. “People with certain health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and kidney diseases should strictly avoid eating bananas in any form. This is because bananas contain natural sugar. Eating more than 2 to 3 bananas per day can exceed their sugar intake leading to blood sugar spikes followed by other health complications,” she asserted.

Although fruits are healthy, they should be eaten in moderation as they contain natural sweeteners. “Always consult your doctor before making drastic changes in your diet or eating habits,” said Ansari.

*DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine.*