Is banana good for your stomach?

Answer 1

If you eat bananas on an empty stomach it will make your stomach hurt because they contain compounds called protease inhibitors which help eliminate bacteria in the stomach but unfortunately they have also been pinpointed as a primary cause of stomach ulcers and stomach ulcers don't do well without food. If you love eating one each day or anytime, try to take it down with a dairy product like milk to avoid the pain or after a meal.

Answer 2

Alternative Names

BRAT diet

Information

Bananas are part of the BRAT diet, a diet many physicians and nurses recommend for children recovering from gastrointestinal problems, particularly diarrhea. BRAT stands for the different components that make up the diet:

• Bananas
• Rice cereal
• Applesauce
• Toast

These are binding foods that may help make the stools harder. DO NOT feed these foods to young infants unless directed by your doctor.

Bananas and other solid foods are generally not recommended for a person who is actively vomiting. Stick to clear liquids at that time. Once you or your child is ready to start eating solid foods again, it is best to start with bland foods. Bananas are considered to be a bland food, as are:

• Clear soups
• Dry toast
• Gelatin

Bananas are also high in potassium, an electrolyte that may be lost due to vomiting and diarrhea.

Answer 3

Eating a banana can be good for your stomach is you are experiencing diarrhea or frequent bowel movements as bananas have binding qualities.

Answer 4

because it has too much potassium in it.