Eating Bananas: the Myths You Should Stop Believing

Bananas can also play a role in kidney health. Research has found that women who eat bananas a couple of times a week had a lower risk of kidney disease over a long period.

By helping control blood pressure which is a major factor in kidney problems bananas offer some protection. Of course if you already have serious kidney issues and are on a low potassium diet check with your doctor first.

Debunking the Common Banana Myths
These days myths spread fast on social media so lets set the record straight on a few big ones about bananas.

First theres the idea that bananas have too much sugar. The natural sugars in fruit come packaged with fiber vitamins and minerals so your body handles them much differently than added sugars in sodas or candy. The whole fruit provides more nutritional value than any downside from the sugar.

Another myth claims bananas are the absolute best source of potassium. While theyre good avocados spinach and sweet potatoes actually have more. What makes bananas stand out is how easy and accessible they are.

Then theres the fun one about bananas being radioactive. Its true they contain a small amount of Potassium40 but the levels are tiny. You would need to eat something like ten million bananas at once to reach dangerous radiation levels. No need to worry.