Is it safe to have bananas during pregnancy

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  1. prashi

    prashi Silver IL'ite

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    Hi,

    One of my friend told that bananas are not safe during pregnancy because it causes heat...
    Is it true ,do anyone came across this....:bonk
     
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    Hi Prashi,

    For the first time, I am hearing this. It is totally safe to have bananas during pregnancy.
    It is a high fiber fruit, rich in potassium and vitamins. It is really a healthy choice to eat.
     
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    i has never heard of this as well....i have it almost daily......
     
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    Hi prashi,
    I never heard about this. I am also from Andhra. I used to intake daily one fruit. constipation will occur in pre natal preg . My Doc told to have a fruit daily. Include fruits or juices in your deit except papaya. Enjoy the preg

    Gayathri
     
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    A nutritionist once told me there's no food that actually causes 'heat'. Not even chillies. Don't know how true it is.

    Anyway, poor bananas must be at a far end of the spectrum. They are so mild and non-invasive that they could be totally harmless. However, if one has gestational diabetes, it's best to avoid them or restrict consumption, for they can inflate the sugar levels marginally.
     
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    Thanks for your quick replies
     
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    Prashi, every culture has a forbidden thing to eat during pregnancy. For indians its pineapple, papapya. In the chinese culture its a strict no to eating bananas during pregnancy as they fear it harms the baby.

    In reality both are not true. Its perfectly safe to eat bananas, as well as pineapple & papaya (fruit, not raw).
    I've consumed all the above during my pregnancy and faced no problems.
     
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    Bananas are safe!!
    I used to have daily during my pregnancy!
    But Bananas are high in sugar,so chances for gd..I had mild gd during my ~33rd week..
     
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    Prashi,
    I don't think so. It is safe. It is a great fruit for ladies who suffer from constipation also.

     
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    Thanks for your replies
     

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