Banana at night is good or bad? Here's the answer (2024)

We all have been asked to avoid eating fruits at night, especially banana and we have simply followed the rule, without giving it a thought. We have never questioned why eating banana at night is bad. Regarded as one of the most nutritious fruits, banana is packed with nutrients and minerals that are good for the human body. Let us know why people have this double-standard with banana and even with citrus fruits.

According to Ayurveda, eating banana at night is not unsafe, but one should avoid eating it at night because it aggravates cough and cold. It takes a long time to digest and make you feel lazy too.readmore

According to Shashank Rajan, a fitness expert, and nutritionist, “Banana is healthy and energizing and should be avoided at night only if the person is suffering from cough and cold or has asthma or sinus issue. Consuming banana after gymming in the evening is a good practice.readmore

According to a research, banana is a safe option for those who end up eating a lot of spicy street food. Eating one banana at night helps reduce heat burn and even stomach ulcer.readmore

Rich in potassium, banana helps relax the muscle after a tiring day. Eating one or two bananas late in the evening helps your body get ready to fall asleep. According to Shashank, “One large banana contains 487mg potassium, which is about 10 percent of the required intake for an adult body.”readmore

One banana has just 105 calories. So, if you want to have a below 500 calories dinner, two bananas and a cup of skimmed milk is ideal.readmore

If you also face a late night craving for sweets, then banana is a clever way to avoid foods that are filled with added sugar and high in calories. Banana is sweet enough to satisfy the craving and at the same time is high in vitamins and fibre.readmore

Banana is full of nutrients and also induces sleep, so avoiding bananas at night might not be a good idea. But those, who are prone to asthma, sinus and cold should avoid it late in the evening and at night.readmore