The first meal of the day, breakfast helps prevent fatigue and hunger pangs until lunchtime. Everyone has their own little habits: jam on toast, a bowl of cereal, fromage blanc with fruit… But some choices are not recommended because they can increase blood sugar. It corresponds to the level of glucose in the blood, an essential source of energy for our body. During a blood sugar peak, this level rises too quickly and causes a slump, fatigue, or even a feeling of malaise. This is especially true when eating this fruit, which is nevertheless popular in breakfast recipes.
In a videoDr. Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist in California (United States) explains that this fruit, which is very popular at breakfast, should be avoided in smoothies, for example. Already because it could “reduce antioxidant benefits” other fruits and also because it increases “the simple carbohydrate load of your smoothie, cand which can lead to rapid spikes in blood sugar.”
What fruit is it? Simply banana. “Adding bananas to your smoothies could do more harm than good”the specialist decides. “If you are serious about optimizing your health and nutrition, you need to reconsider this popular ingredient.” Bananas are nonetheless interesting for health, they are rich in fiber, potassium, vitamin B6 and vitamin C but to benefit from their benefits, it is better to eat them differently.
Did you already know that ripe bananas increase blood sugar levels the most? For 100 g of fruit, ripe bananas contain 12 g of sugar and a glycemic index of 55. Conversely, a green banana has a glycemic index of 35. Choosing a green or light yellow banana (without brown) for breakfast can therefore be better for stabilizing blood sugar levels. Whether you eat it alone, in cottage cheese or in a smoothie.