{"id":2174,"date":"2020-02-01T20:45:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-01T20:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fakabook.com\/?p=2174"},"modified":"2021-11-29T19:43:28","modified_gmt":"2021-11-29T19:43:28","slug":"why-you-should-consider-not-eating-too-much-bananas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefoodhealth.com\/why-you-should-consider-not-eating-too-much-bananas\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Reasons Why You Should Not Eat Too Much Bananas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Bananas are one of the most widely consumed fruits throughout the world. Its creamy texture and rich flavor makes it a favorite among many people. However, there are also some health defects which come with eating too many bananas. Excess of everything is wrong and the same is the case with these fruits. It is an amazing fruit, but it also has quite a few drawbacks and side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a list of twenty reasons why you should not go\nbananas over this fruit.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

#20 Migraine Levels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Migraine is a type of primary headache. In\nthis condition, the patient suffers through chain headaches that recur after\nintervals. Many foods contain substances that act as a trigger for migraine.\nBananas contain Tyramine both in the fruit and, in much higher concentration,\nin the peel. This substance serves as a trigger for migraines; therefore, a\nperson who suffers from migraine should think twice before incorporating\nbananas into their diet. Furthermore, care should be taken that the peel is\nremoved completely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#19 Weight Gain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Although bananas do not increase as much weight as the normal calorie-rich foods do, banana, if eating frequently and in abundance, causes the individual to gain weight. A keen eye needs to be placed on the portion sizes of a person who is eating bananas, otherwise they may end up gaining weight. Banana has more calories than the relative serving of a lot of other fruits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#18 Tooth Decay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Bananas, if eaten frequently, can be seriously deleterious towards a person’s oral health and hygiene. Therefore, eating too many bananas can harm your teeth. This tooth decay due to bananas is because of the presence of a high concentration of starch. This starch stays between your teeth and in your mouth longer than glucose or other smaller sugars. Therefore, this starch releases more acid and attracts more bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#17 Drowsiness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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You might have been told never to eat a banana for breakfast. There is a logic behind this statement, and it is not suspicion or an old wives’ tale. Bananas contain a substance known as tryptophan. This substance causes a person to be drowsy and also decreases their efficiency. Furthermore, bananas have a high concentration of magnesium ion, which is a muscle relaxer and further boosts lethargy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#16 Hyperkalemia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Hyperkalemia is the condition in which the concentration of potassium in the blood increases. This causes electrolyte imbalance in the body. The individual goes through symptoms like nausea, uneven pulse, and this condition can aggravate to result in a heart attack. The excess consumption of bananas can result in this disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#15 Nerve Damage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Nerves are the cells of the body which are\nresponsible for carrying messages from the brain and to the brain. This\ncarrying of a message occurs in the form of electrical signals known as\nimpulses. Banana contains a specific vitamin known as Vitamin B6. This vitamin\nis responsible for nerve damage. Although nerve damage due to bananas is rare,\nit has been seen among bodybuilders and in people who frequently eat bananas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#14 Respiratory Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Some people are allergic to certain chemical compounds present in bananas. Therefore, their consumption causes the person to suffer from serious respiratory problems. These problems are mostly allergic reactions that include constriction of the airways as well as itching on the skin. If a person feels these symptoms, they should stop eating bananas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#13 Ragweed Allergy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Ragweed is a weed that is yellow and abundantly found throughout the world. Ragweed consists of multiple seeds in the form of spores present on the surface of the weeds. Some people are severely allergic to ragweed. People who suffer ragweed allergy have a similar reaction upon the consumptions, and sometimes, during the handling of bananas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#12 Abdominal Pain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Bananas have a high concentration of\nstarch that the body digests with the help of its enzymes. When people eat\nunripe or premature bananas, they might suffer from violent abdominal pain as\nwell as burns that extend throughout the alimentary canal. This is because a\nlarge quantity of resistant starch is present in unripe bananas and they need\nmore time to digest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#11 Hypersensitivity to Latex<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Studies have shown that there are some people who are allergic to latex. The people who are allergic to this polymer usually depict symptoms of coughing, wheezing, flu and difficulty in breathing when brought into contact with latex. These people also show similar reactions when brought into contact with bananas. Thus, people suffering from latex allergies should avoid bananas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#10 Anaphylactic Shock<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Some people are also severely allergic to\nbananas in general. When such people eat bananas, their respiratory tract shuts\noff, and they can go into shock. This is extremely harmful to the body\nphysically and psychologically. A person consuming bananas should look for\ntelling signs. These signs include faster or slower heart rate, slow pulse,\nnausea, wheezing, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#9 Nutrient Imbalance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A healthy human being needs an assortment of different foods every day to keep staying healthy. However, if bananas dominate a person’s diet, there are serious chances that there will be an electrolyte imbalance in the person’s body. Furthermore, there will be more gastric juice released so as to digest the starch content. This results in a nutrient imbalance in the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#8 Excessive Fiber<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Dietary fibers and roughage are pretty\nmuch the same things. These are the substances that keep your digestive system\nhealthy and keeps the food in the canals moving. A little or moderate amount of\nfiber is, therefore, good and essential for the digestive system. However,\nconsuming too many bananas results in the presence of too much fiber. This\ncauses abdominal pain due to the formation of cramps. Moreover, the presence of\ntoo much roughage interferes with normal digestion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#7 Negligible Fats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Bananas have little to no fats. Therefore, they are prime food in the diets of people who are planning on losing weight. But every human being needs a balanced diet to maintain their healthy lifestyle. A quantity of fats is necessary for the human body. The dietary fats help develop the brain cells and are also useful for the maintenance of good health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#6 Gas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Bananas have a large concentration of both\nsoluble fibers as well as fructose. These substances are responsible for\ncausing irregularities in the digestive system. The presence of fiber results\nin the person being unable to digest properly because the intestine is too busy\nbreaking the fibers. Furthermore, the presence of fructose also harms digestion\ndue to the prolonged period of digestion of fructose. Both these components\nresult in gas accumulating in the intestine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#5 Constipation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Bananas are notorious for aiding bowel movement and are thus considered healthy for the intestine and the alimentary tract. However, the secret lies in the degree of ripeness of the banana. If the banana is green and unripe, the amount of starch present in it would result in constipation. However, the consumption of ripe bananas can help to alleviate constipation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#4 Negligible Protein Content<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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As stated before, it is necessary for a person to have a balanced diet. This diet should include specific concentrations of all the dietary factors involved in foods. However, in the case of bananas, they are rich in carbohydrates like starches and the amount of soluble fibers, but they have almost no protein content in them. Therefore, consuming too many bananas does not leave space for other foods, and the protein demand of the human body doesn’t get fulfilled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#3 Drug Interaction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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There are certain compounds and components\nof bananas that can interact with the medicinal drugs inside the bloodstream\nand in the body and cause allergic reactions. They can also render the drug\nuseless and inhibit its action. Therefore, a person who is eating medicines\nand\/or using prescribed drugs should consult with a doctor before eating a\nbanana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#2 Resistant Starch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Bananas contain a large quantity of resistant starches in the body. These starches stay in the mouth for a long time and have deleterious effects on the oral health of an individual. Moreover, they also reside in the stomach for a longer time than normal hexose sugars like glucose. This results in the secretion of more enzymes and more time are required to digest these resistant starches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#1 Increase of Diabetes Risk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Bananas can cause a spike in the levels of\nblood sugar in the body. The consumption of a large quantity of bananas can,\ntherefore, result in a large increase in the blood sugar levels. If this occurs\nfrequently, an individual has the risk of developing diabetes type 2 disease.\nThus, an individual should not eat a lot of bananas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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