15/01/2026
Babies are born with immature blood sugar regulation.
Their systems are designed for steady fuel — not glucose spikes.
A ripe banana is:
• high in rapidly available sugar
• low in fat, protein, and sodium
• easy to overconsume when mashed
When introduced early, often, and on its own, it can create blood sugar highs followed by crashes — shaping how a developing metabolism learns to seek energy.
Those swings don’t just stay internal.
They often show up as:
• disrupted sleep or frequent night waking
• increased fussiness or mood swings
• constant hunger or grazing
• difficulty settling between meals
This doesn’t make bananas “bad.”
It simply means context matters.
I’ve watched so many mothers struggle with picky eaters —
children who want only fruit, refuse savory foods, and graze all day.
And it makes you pause and ask:
Is it really picky eating —
or have we introduced sweetness too early and too often, before prioritizing nutrient-dense foods?
Bananas make far more sense as:
• an occasional food
• paired with fat or protein
• offered later, once regulation is stronger
Babies are biologically designed to eat what grows around them —
which is why I waited until we were in the tropics to introduce bananas.
Traditional cultures built strength first —
with fats, minerals, proteins, and cooked foods.
That foundation supports healthy metabolic development.
Nourish the foundation —
and regulation follows. 🌱
