Eating Two Bananas a Day: Surprising Health Benefits and Potential Risks

In most parts of the world, bananas are the fourth most valuable crop, grown in 107 countries. They taste great raw, cooked, dried, or even slightly unripe. Bananas are delicious on their own and pair perfectly with ice cream, cereal, or yogurt. Their sweetness can hide how nutrient-dense they are, making them one of the healthiest snacks around. Here is what happens when you eat two bananas a day, including the benefits and a few possible downsides. (Spoiler: it is mostly good news.) Bananas are rich in potassium, fiber, vitamin C, and B6, but some people with specific conditions should be cautious. Also, if you are curious, here is how many bananas it would take to hit an overdose.

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What you get from two bananas To begin, let us look at the nutrition in two bananas. If you eat this amount daily, you receive: 210 Calories 900 mg Potassium (24% RDA) 54 g Carbohydrates (18% RDA) 2 g Dietary Fiber (24% RDA) 28 g Sugar 6 g Protein (4% RDA) Also included is a percentage of the recommended daily allowance for these vital nutrients: 2% Vitamin A 34% Vitamin C 2% Iron 40% Vitamin B6 16% Magnesium What happens if you do this every day? Keep reading to find out…