Eating bananas before meals or after meals: which is better? (Page 4 ) | November 24, 2025

Advantages:

Natural dessert: Bananas satisfy sweet tooths in a healthy way, reducing the temptation to eat sugary treats.

Digestive support: Fiber can aid digestion after meals and regulate bowel movements.

Nutritional bonus: Adds extra potassium and vitamins to your meal, especially helpful after eating salty or processed foods.

Possible disadvantages:

Slower digestion: Eating fruit immediately after a large meal can cause bloating or fermentation in some people’s digestive systems.

Extra calories: If you’re watching your intake, adding a banana after a full meal can put you in a calorie deficit.

So which one is best?

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