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In some countries, bananas used for cooking may be called “plantains”, distinguishing them from dessert bananas.
Eating bananas can help lower blood pressure and may reduce the risk of cancer.
According to healthline, Bananas are rich in nutrients, but you should not eat too much.
It is recommended to eat up to 2 or 3 bananas a day. Here are the effects of eating too many bananas.
Banana is a bit sweet, and its sugar content is relatively high. A medium-sized banana weighs about 100 grams and contains 14 grams of sugar.
The WHO recommends that adults consume 25 grams (6 tablespoons) of sugar per day, with a maximum of 50 grams.
If you consume too much sugar, the excess sugar can easily be converted into fat, and the accumulation of fat can lead to obesity. Bananas are high calorie fruits.
A medium sized banana contains 90 calories. Taking in too many calories is another factor leading to obesity.
It causes hyperkalemia: If you really love eating bananas, you can develop hyperkalemia, a condition that impairs the function of nerve and muscle cells, landing you in the hospital.
It causes migraine: Don’t risk crippling yourself with the pain of a migraine if you can avoid it and limit your banana consumption to avoid any unnecessary pain.