In most parts of the world, bananas rank as the fourth most valuable crop, grown in 107 countries. They taste great whether eaten raw, cooked, dried, or even when slightly unripe. Not only are bananas delicious on their own, but they are also excellent with ice cream, cereal, or yogurt. Because of their sweetness, you might not realize how many nutrients they contain, making them one of the healthiest snacks available.
Here is what happens when you eat two bananas a day, including both the benefits and some possible downsides. (Spoiler alert: it is mostly good news.) Bananas are packed with potassium, fiber, vitamin C, and B6, but should be avoided by people with certain health issues. Also, if you are curious, here is how many bananas you would need to eat to reach an overdose.

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…
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