Bananas are a readily available, affordable fruit option to add to meals and snacks," says Natalie Romito, RD, a registered dietitian with the Cleveland Clinic Center for Human Nutrition
Many gas stations even carry them. They are a good source of a variety of vitamins and minerals and can be used in baking as a natural sweetener
However, "sweet" is often deprioritized for people with diabetes. Can diabetics eat bananas? Registered dietitians often field these questions,
Bananas often receive a negative reputation because some people associate them with high sugar content, leading to concerns about blood sugar spikes or potential weight gain
Is the reputation fair? Are bananas good for diabetics? Dietitians peeled back the layers on bananas and diabetes,
Bananas are great because they are a great source of many nutrients, but they are particularly high in potassium and fiber
People with diabetes can eat bananas, but they'll want to be cautious about how many bananas they eat and what else is on their plates.