The inherent properties of food determine its effects on the human body. These same properties also dictate who should and should not consume these foods. So, who are the suitable and unsuitable people for eating bananas?
1. Bananas are suitable for all ages and are a top choice for those aiming to lose weight. They are suitable for people with fever, dry mouth and thirst, throat cancer, dry and difficult bowel movements, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, blood in stool, cancer patients, and those who have undergone radiotherapy or chemotherapy. They are also suitable for people with upper gastrointestinal ulcers, pulmonary tuberculosis, and persistent dry cough. They are suitable for those who have drunk too much alcohol and are still hungover. They are suitable for people with high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, and arteriosclerosis. At the same time, they have a good effect on symptoms such as constipation and indigestion. They are also suitable for people with fatty diarrhea and toxic indigestion.
2. People with a constitution that leans towards deficiency and cold, those on an empty stomach, arthritis patients, diabetics, and patients with nephritis should not eat bananas. Bananas are cold in nature, so people with a constitution leaning towards deficiency and cold should best avoid them. This includes those with a cold stomach, deficiency-cold, and nephritis. For the aforementioned patients, eating bananas is not conducive to their health. Additionally, pregnant women with swollen feet should also avoid eating bananas.