Bananas are very nutritious but who should not eat them?

Bananas are a delicious and sweet food that can be eaten raw or used to make other dishes. This fruit contains nutrients that are good for the body such as fiber, potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C and various antioxidants and phytonutrients.

In a medium-sized banana (100g) there are 89 calories, 1.1g protein, 23g starch, 12g sugar, 2.6g fiber, 0.3g fat.

Bananas are a familiar fruit in Asian countries. Photo: Healthifyme

"We recommend eating bananas because they are very low in fat, have no cholesterol, are rich in complex carbohydrates as well as vitamin B6, which helps keep you full of energy," says American nutritionist Sylvia Melendez-Klinger.

However, there are some people who should not eat bananas.

People with stomach pain

Although bananas are generally easy to digest, not everyone can tolerate them. Bananas are high in fructose, sorbitol, and soluble fiber, which are not good for people with digestive problems.

Additionally, bananas can cause bloating in some people due to the amount of soluble fiber and a natural sugar alcohol found in bananas. While soluble fiber is necessary in the diet, too much can cause a feeling of bloating soon after.

So consider limiting your portion size. For example, instead of eating one or more bananas a day, start by eating half a banana to see if your symptoms improve.

According toVerywellhealthy, if you eat unripe bananas, you are likely to have stomach discomfort. Green bananas contain a large amount of resistant starch, eating a lot causes bloating.

Some people should be cautious when eating bananas. Photo: Mayoclinic

People with kidney disease, high potassium levels

"People with high potassium levels may also have kidney disease or kidney problems. Limiting certain potassium-rich foods (bananas, oranges, watermelon) may help you feel better and prevent the progression of the disease," explains Melendez-Klinger.

According toEatthis, the reason is that people with kidney disease cannot remove potassium from the blood. High potassium levels can lead to heart attack or death.

People who are taking certain medications

"There are some medications that interact with food, so check with your doctor or dietitian to see if any medications you're taking might interact with bananas," Melendez-Klinger advises.

Two medications you should avoid while eating bananas are ACE inhibitors (such as lisinopril, enalapril, or ramipril) and spironolactone. According to Harvard Medical School, these medications increase potassium levels in the blood.

The hungry man

If you think eating a banana will give you energy for the whole day, you are right. But you should not eat it on an empty stomach because bananas are acidic. Experts say that eating acidic foods on an empty stomach can lead to digestive problems. In addition, bananas are rich in potassium and magnesium, so eating them on an empty stomach and eating a lot can lead to excess of these two nutrients in the blood, which is harmful to the heart./.