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In almost everyone, banana (also called banana, changur or guineo), is one of the favorite fruits for breakfast, not only because of its delicious sweet taste as soft, but because it is practical and convenient: it is a fruit that you do not need to wash and even children can peel it without any inconvenience. That is why it is logical that at a time of trouble, you choose to take a banana before leaving home. Although it is a food that contains many beneficial nutrients for the body, some experts point out that you should not eat it with an empty stomach. This is what they say about it.

A nutritious fruit

Banana is a fruit full of vitamins A, C, B1, B2, B6, B9 (folic acid) and E, in addition to potassium, magnesium, iron, selenium, zinc and calcium, important minerals for the proper functioning of the organism. These are some of the benefits associated with their consumption:

• Facilitates digestion: Thanks to its high fiber content, eating bananas helps to have healthy digestion and prevent constipation. This promotes intestinal well -being.
• Promotes the health of the heart: Potassium plays a fundamental role in cardiovascular health because it regulates blood pressure and supports the muscle function of the heart. In addition, banana fiber helps lower the so -called "bad cholesterol."
• Help improve mood: The banana also contains tryptophan, an amino acid that the body becomes serotonin, the chemist responsible for improving your mood.
• Fast energy source: Because of its carbohydrate and fructose content, banana is a healthy fast energy source. Therefore, it is one of the fruits that athletes prefer to consume before their training.

Its fasting consumption

Despite all the benefits mentioned above, some experts claim that the banana should not be consumed in the morning with an empty stomach. These are your reasons:

• Raise the blood sugar level: Due to the high level of fructose of the bananas, eat them with an empty stomach can cause a sudden increase in blood sugar level, which can cause fatigue and headaches.
• Cause acidity: Bananas are acidic by nature, so they can cause intestinal problems if consumed with an empty stomach.
• It can generate stomach problems: The pectin, a type of fiber present in the banana, can join the stomach acid and slow down digestion. This is why some people experience inflammation or swelling after eating this fruit.
• It affects iron absorption: This point is important for people prone to anemia. Bananas potassium can interfere with iron absorption when consumed with an empty stomach, so be careful if you are taking supplements.

So what to do?

These negative aspects do not translate that you never consume bananas for your breakfasts. Experts point out that the trick is to accompany it with other foods so that it does not eat it with an empty stomach. If you do not have time to prepare a complete breakfast, eat banana along with a handful of nuts or seeds that provide essential fats that will protect your stomach and facilitate the digestion of fructose. If you have a little more time, prepare a bowl of oatmeal and cover it with banana slices. Better yet, liquefy the banana with powdered protein, milk of your preference, a little cream of your favorite nut and some green vegetable such as celery or spinach, and you will have a perfect and balanced shake to include this fruit in your breakfast without danger.

Green or mature?

Bananas have benefits both when they are green and when they are mature. The ideal option for you will depend on your health and your needs. Green bananas, due to their high resistant starch content and dietary fiber, are very beneficial for intestinal health and the regulation of blood sugar levels, but some people suffer from constipation when they consume them. On the contrary, mature bananas, having a lower fiber content, can be easier to digest and are also the preferred option to replace processed sugar in some recipe. While combining the banana with some healthy protein or fat source, as mentioned in the previous point, you can take advantage of its benefits without the inconveniences of consuming it on an empty stomach.