Bananas are commonly considered to be a healthy food. They are a good source of potassium, fiber and some vitamins. However, bananas are rich in simple sugars and have a high glycemic index, which is a rating system that reflects how much insulin is produced after you eat a particular food. High glycemic foods such as bananas tend to promote inflammatory reactions in the body. If you have a chronic inflammatory condition such as arthritis, you may want to limit your consumption of bananas and adopt a more anti-inflammatory diet by consuming other fruits.
