Is banana good for diabetic patients?

Answer 1

Banana when eaten in recommended amounts is good for a person with Diabetes. Bananas have three natural sugars; glucose, fructose and sucrose. Besides carbohydrates it bananas are also packed with many other nutrients like potassium, tryptophan, B vitamins, iron and fiber. As bananas are loaded with simple carbohydrates they tend to increase your blood sugar levels in a very short period of time. Thus the serving size of banana is important and should be lower than any other fruit low in carbohydrates like a pear or an apple. For example, if you eat one apple in your mid morning snack then for a change or for variety you substitute the apple with banana, but remember the serving size will vary from the low carbohydrate fruits; you may include just half a medium size banana. The serving size will again largely depend on the number of calories you include in your daily diet. Banana and other fruits high in simple carbohydrates which can cause a blood sugar spike are often recommended for consumption in restricted amounts. However you need not avoid all these fruits completely. If you eat bananas and other fruits high in carbohydrates like mango, custard apple, sapota, jackfruit and grapes in moderation or in the recommended allowance, keeping in mind your carbohydrate intake per meal, then they are definitely good for a person with diabetes.

Answer 2

yes....