
Banana (1 Medium (7 Inches To 7 7/8 Inches Long)) and Banana (1 Medium (7 Inches To 7 7/8 Inches Long))
Breakfast
140 mg/dL
avg. peak value
Usually causes a medium spike
Avg. Food Score on Ultrahuman App
Ultrahuman Users got an UNSTABLE response
How to consume Banana | Banana without glucose spikes
Pair with Protein
Consume a small amount of nuts, such as almonds or walnuts, alongside the banana to help slow down the absorption of sugar.
Add Healthy Fats
Spread a thin layer of nut butter, like almond or peanut butter, on the banana to enhance satiety and stabilize blood sugar levels.
Include Fiber
Eat a small portion of oats or add chia seeds to your banana snack to increase fiber intake and moderate the glucose response.
Opt for Green Bananas
Choose slightly underripe bananas, which contain more resistant starch, aiding in slower digestion and reducing glucose spikes.
Hydrate Adequately
Drink a glass of water before or after consuming the banana to help with the digestion process and maintain stable blood sugar levels.
Balance Your Meal
Incorporate the banana into a balanced meal with vegetables like broccoli or spinach, ensuring a more gradual release of sugar into the bloodstream.
Control Portion Sizes
Consider eating only half a banana if you're sensitive to sugar spikes, reducing the overall sugar intake at one time.
Consume Post-Exercise
Eating a banana after physical activity can be beneficial, as your body is more efficient in utilizing glucose for recovery.
Space Out Carbohydrate Intake
Spread your carbohydrate intake more evenly throughout the day to avoid large spikes in blood sugar levels.
Monitor Timing
Avoid eating bananas on an empty stomach. Instead, have them as part of a meal or snack to slow the sugar absorption process.

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