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Question #48844
20 days ago
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Are eggs and bananas safe to eat together on an empty stomach? - #48844

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eggs okay to eat with banana or not on empty stomach. will it cause digestion or any other issue please reply thank you very much that's all the ifnromation i have now much appreciated

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Not advisable.

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Yes, it’s generally okay to eat eggs with a banana on an empty stomach. For most people, this combination doesn’t cause digestion problems. If you notice bloating, gas, or discomfort after eating it, then it may not suit you personally.

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As per ayurveda eating eggs and banana together on an empty stomach is not advised because both have different digestion nature

Egg is heavy and protein rich and needs strong agni to digest whereas banana is sweet cooling and digests quickly

When taken together they can disturb digestion and lead to gas bloating heaviness acidity or nausea especially in sensitive digestion diabetes or ibs

It is better to take eggs with vegetables or toast and have banana separately

Ayurveda always advises to eat according to your digestive strength and body response and avoid combinations that cause discomfort

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Eggs with banana – NOT recommended Can cause indigestion, gas, heaviness May worsen acidity or bloating Eggs on empty stomach (with banana) – avoid Eggs alone (well-cooked) are okay Banana alone is okay

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Hello That’s a great question! Food combos are a big deal in Ayurveda, especially first thing in the morning.

EGGS + BANANA: WHAT AYURVEDA SAYS

Don’t eat eggs and a banana together on an empty stomach.

Most people will find this combo hard to digest, like oil and water.

WHY IT’S A BAD MIX

1. They digest at different rates: Banana: Digests fast (sweet and filling, but quick) Egg: Digests slowly (protein and filling) Together: The banana starts to ferment while the egg is still sitting there, which makes toxins.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN Especially on an empty stomach, you might get:

–Gas and bloating –A heavy feeling –Acidity –Nausea –A foggy brain –Tiredness after breakfast –Long term, it could cause: Poor digestion Weight gain Skin problems

WHEN TO REALLY AVOID IT

Stay away from this combo if you have:

–Weak digestion –IBS or gastritis –Acidity –Sinus or allergies –Thyroid issues –Fatty liver

BETTER WAYS TO EAT THEM

If you want a banana:

Eat it by itself, or with: Warm milk Ghee Oats If you want eggs:

Eat them with: Toast or roti Veggies Ghee Not with fruit.

EASY TIP TO REMEMBER

Don’t mix fruit with protein. Eat fruit by itself or before meals, not with heavy foods.

WHAT MODERN SCIENCE SAYS

Science also says that fruit and protein together can slow digestion, cause fermentation, and give you gas. So, Ayurveda and modern medicine are on the same page here.

Eggs and a banana on an empty stomach? Not a great idea. It won’t kill you, but it can mess with your digestion over time. Try to wait at least an hour or two between them.

Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate

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It is not recommended actually as Banana contains high sugar so it may lead to sudden sugar spike And egg in empty stomach may cause bloating So avoid it

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Hi They both are incompatible together And fruits must always be eaten alone …try not to take them with meals

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HELLO,

Ayurvedic Perspective on Eggs & Banana

1. Incompatible Food Combination Ayurveda describes some food combinations as viruddha ahara, which upsets digestion and doshas.

Banana -Heavy -Sweet -Cooling in nature

Eggs -Heavy, oily, high protein -Heating in nature Eating a cooling, heavy fruit and a heating, heavy animal protein may impair Agni (digestive fire).

2. Digestive Impact (Agni) Eating on an empty stomach makes digestion more vulnerable.

This combination can lead to: -Indigestion (ajirna) -Gas and bloating (adhmana) -Feeling heavy and drowsy -Acid reflux or vomiting -Ama (undigested food toxins) formation

3. Banana as a Fruit Ayurvedic guidelines: -Consume fruits alone or with other compatible foods -Fruits are digested faster than proteins, such as eggs When combined, the banana is digested first, but the egg is digested slowly → Fermentation and gas production.

Doshic Effects -Kapha body type: High chance of mucus, heaviness, and obesity -Pitta body type: May cause acidity and inflammation -Vata body type: Can lead to bloating, gas, and irregular digestion

Is It Safe to Eat? In contemporary dieting, some people can handle eggs + banana (like smoothies), but Ayurveda focuses on digestion and not just calorie intake. It can be handled if: -You have extremely strong-You are young and physically active -You have no history of acidity, IBS, bloating, or sinus problems Even in this case, Ayurveda does not suggest it on a daily basis.

Better Ayurvedic Alternatives If you want eggs: -Eggs + sautéed veggies -Eggs + whole grains (roti, rice) -Eggs cooked with digestive spices (black pepper, ginger)

If you want bananas: -Banana alone -Banana + soaked nuts -Banana + a pinch of ghee or cinnamon

On an Empty Stomach (Best Choices): -Warm water -Soaked raisins -Stewed apple or pear -Light herbal tea (ginger, cumin)

Final Conclusion Eggs and bananas on an empty stomach are not a healthy combination in Ayurveda and cause digestion problems in the long run. If your aim is: -Good digestion: Do not have this combination -Long-term health: Keep fruits and animal proteins separate

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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NOT RECOMMENDED FOR MY SIDE TAKE BUT ALONG

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Eggs and banana with milk is better to take .bcz together it’s happens indigestion…

Regards Dr atul painuli Patanjali yogpeeth

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Egg + banana is not always wrong. Ayurveda looks at type, preparation, and digestion. In Kerala, boiled egg with cooked nendrakaya is a traditional, nourishing breakfast and suits many people well. If digestion is good, this combination is generally fine. It is generally most commonly eaten breakfast during festival days when our mothers are busy with cooking heavier lunch menus and cant afford to have more time to cook breakfast… Infact it is preferred breakfast for people with debilitating diseases However,If you notice bloating, heaviness, or poor digestion, it’s better to avoid or modify the combination, but i repeat it is generally healthy… But depends on banana type… Not robusta or rasakadali

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- Eggs are considered heavy, protein-rich, and slightly Guru (dense). - Bananas are Madhura (sweet), Snigdha (unctuous), and Kapha-promoting. - Combining heavy protein (egg) with sweet, heavy fruit (banana) may slow digestion for some people, especially if eaten on an empty stomach.

🌱 Ayurvedic Guidance - Better timing: Have bananas as a mid-morning snack, and eggs as part of a cooked breakfast with grains/vegetables.

- Safer combinations: Eggs + whole grains (chapati, rice, oats) Bananas + other fruits or soaked nuts

- Avoid mixing: Heavy proteins with sweet fruits — Ayurveda classifies this as Viruddha Ahara (incompatible food).

Conclusion: Eating eggs and bananas together on an empty stomach is not considered ideal in Ayurveda. It may not harm everyone, but it can weaken digestion and increase Kapha-related issues over time. For stronger digestion, keep them separate or eat at different times of day.

Warm Regards DR. ANJALI SEHRAWAT

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ITS NOT ADVISED TO TAKE EGGS AND BANANAS TOGETHER

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