There is no alternative to bananas for low-cost nutrition. Loaded with potassium, vitamin B-6, fiber, and antioxidants, this fruit is great for everyone—young and old. But according to nutritionists, the full benefits of any healthy food can be obtained only when it is eaten at the right time.

This rule also applies to bananas. Eating bananas at the wrong time can do more harm than good. Best time to eat banana: 8 am to 11 pm.

According to nutritionists, the best time to eat bananas is after breakfast or before lunch, i.e. between 8 am and 11 pm. Why the best?

Metabolism is most active at this time. As a result, the body can easily absorb the nutrients of bananas. Besides, eating banana at this time keeps the stomach full for a long time and provides a lot of energy to the body for work before noon.

Bananas are an ideal 'pre-energy' booster for those who regularly exercise or go to the gym. The natural sugars (glucose and fructose) in bananas give the body instant energy. It is also great for relieving muscle fatigue after heavy exercise.

At what point is it dangerous to eat bananas? Many people think that it is better to eat bananas on an empty stomach after waking up in the morning. But doctors strongly oppose this practice.

Bananas are rich in magnesium and potassium. Eating bananas on an empty stomach can cause a sudden imbalance of these two minerals in the blood, which directly puts pressure on the heart. Also, the acidic content of bananas can cause gas and indigestion on an empty stomach.

Many households have a custom of eating fruit after dinner, which should be abandoned quickly. According to both Ayurveda and modern medical science, eating bananas late in the evening or at night is harmful to health. Risk of cold: Banana cools the body.

Eating bananas at night can multiply the problem of cold, cough, sinus or phlegm congestion. Digestive problems: Our body's metabolism slows down at night. The high fiber in bananas does not digest easily at night, which can lead to flatulence or constipation.