Should you eat bananas if you have stomach pain?

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The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor I Tran Quoc Vinh - Emergency Doctor - Department of Resuscitation - Emergency - Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.
Bananas are not only extremely good for the body, but also easily purchased anywhere, anytime, simple storage and convenient carrying. You can eat a banana, make a smoothie or combine it with many other dishes. But the question is, should people with stomach pain eat bananas?

1. The benefits of bananas

1.1. The right amount of carbs Like all other fruits, bananas also contain carbs (carbohydrates contain 1 or more sugar molecules for energy, called carbs) but not much. The amount of carbs in bananas is just enough for people with diabetes to enjoy 1/2 fruit when they need a snack. Bananas are also very popular in low-carb diets .1.2. Rich in fiber
One medium-sized banana provides you with 3 grams of fiber, or 10% of your daily essentials. Fiber can help your bowels function properly, while also controlling cholesterol, blood pressure, and reducing inflammation.
In addition, foods rich in fiber also make you full faster without consuming many calories. This makes bananas a top choice for people looking to lose weight.
1.3. High in Potassium This mineral is important for heart health. Potassium dilates the walls of blood vessels, at the same time helps the body eliminate more sodium through the urine, increases myocardial contractility, regulates heart rate, thereby controlling stable blood pressure. Moreover, potassium also reduces the risk of stroke, keeps the bones of the elderly healthy and helps muscles work better.
But too much potassium is not good for people with kidney problems. Because the kidneys are also involved in regulating the amount of potassium in the blood, when kidney failure reduces potassium excretion, it leads to high blood potassium levels, causing life-threatening arrhythmias.

1.4. Good for the digestive system Bananas are a good source of prebiotics - carbs that you can't digest, but are a food source for gut probiotics (good bacteria) to thrive. Probiotics can help cure diarrhea; treatment of yeast infections, urinary tract and digestive tract; improve irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance and some other allergy symptoms.
Probiotics even make colds and flu less severe.
1.5. Contains a lot of vitamins A amount of vitamin B6 in bananas helps metabolism, plays an important role in fetal and infant brain development, as well as immune system health.
One banana also provides you with about 10 milligrams of vitamin C (essential needs 75 - 90 mg/day). Vitamin C helps protect the body from the bad effects of free radicals from unhealthy foods, tobacco smoke, pesticides... The immune system and the body's ability to heal will be better thanks to Vitamin C , and helps you recover faster after a workout (compared to just drinking water). So, eating bananas every morning will give you enough energy to function all day.

2. Stomach pain should eat bananas?

Many people think that if they have stomach pain, eating bananas will make the condition worse, the pain becomes more intense. The truth is that bananas are very good for the digestive system, the reason to encourage patients with stomach pain to eat bananas is:
Potassium has good uses in digestion support, laxative, reducing stomach pain, stimulating production mucus production and protection of the gastric mucosa; Pectin in bananas has the effect of reducing pain, stimulating digestion and improving stomach problems; The antioxidant delphinidin helps prevent the formation of stomach tumors, reducing the risk of cancers; Bananas also prevent the invasion of HP bacteria - the main cause of stomach diseases.
So should stomach pain eat green bananas? Although bananas are considered to be very good for stomach pain, if people with stomach pain eat bananas improperly or because of their physical condition, they may experience bad reactions. To reduce the symptoms of stomach pain with bananas, patients should note:
Only ripe bananas should be eaten, not green or underripe bananas because the substances in the plastic will irritate the stomach, creating a feeling of alcohol. scratch, upset; Eat bananas after a meal about 20-30 minutes, do not eat on an empty stomach; Select suitable bananas such as king banana, areca banana, leaf banana, western banana; Should not eat banana pepper to avoid feeling full of stomach, discomfort, dull pain and gnawing; Should eat 1-2 bananas per day, avoid overeating. Diet will greatly affect stomach pain, so people with stomach pain must eat bananas properly to promote good results.

3. Stomach pain should eat what?

Bad eating habits, such as eating too quickly or skipping meals, are often a common cause of stomach pain. Many people with digestive system problems also eat too many processed and sugary foods, but don't get enough fiber, fruits and vegetables.
Most digestive disorders, including stomach upset, can be prevented with a healthy, balanced diet. Here are the foods that should be included in the list of what to eat with stomach pain:
3.1. Fruits: Apples, Avocados, Bananas, Berries, Canned Fruits, Cantaloupe, Grapes, Pears, Kiwi, Mangoes, Peach & Spring Peach, Papaya, Pear, Prunes, Watermelon. ..
3.2. Asparagus, Legumes, Radishes, Broccoli/white, Brussels sprouts (tiny cabbage), White Cabbage, Carrots, Corn, Cucumber, Kohlrabi, Leeks, Mushrooms, Onions, Peppers Bell, Potato, Radish, Green Onion, Spinach, Squash, Tomato, Vegetable Juice, Zucchini...

3.3. Meat/protein Eggs, Dried Peas, Legumes and Lentils, Fish, Lean Meats, Nuts, Peanut Butter, Poultry, Seeds, Tofu...
3.4. Starches Multigrain breads, cereals and crackers, Rice (brown or wild), Whole wheat pasta.
Some people may experience problems after eating one or more of these healthy foods. You should therefore experiment with small amounts before you find the right foods to add to your diet.
Around the question of people with stomach pain should eat bananas, doctors said bananas can help control symptoms quickly. To protect the health of yourself and your family from stomach pain, it is recommended to use bananas every day. However, it is necessary to eat properly, do not eat pepper bananas, green bananas ... to avoid bad effects on the digestive system. In addition, the patient needs to combine with the medicine prescribed by the doctor, the stomach pain can be cured.

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Reference source: webmd.com