A nutrition expert says eating a banana for breakfast is not a good idea as they may not be providing the health benefits we think.
Many of us may grab a quick piece of fruit on the run when we're rushing to get somewhere first thing in the morning.
And we all know we're supposed to eat five portions of fruit or veg every day - so a banana sounds like a great start.
But nutritional expert Dr Daryl Gioffre says a banana may not be the best choice, reports The Mirror .
"Bananas seem like the perfect option to grab and go in the morning, but with a closer look, you’ll find that bananas eaten alone aren't the best option because they’re 25 per cent sugar and moderately acidic," she told Byrdie .
"They’ll give you a quick boost, but you’ll soon be tired and feeling hungry".
Dr Gioffre advises not eating a banana after a meal, and if you're picking one up as a snack then add something fatty or spicy with it.
She said: "Because bananas are acidic, you’ll have to neutralise the acid to get the benefits of potassium, fibre, and magnesium without the sugar rush".
