Avoid these 5 food pairings with bananas for better health

Written by: Deepa Sarkar Reviewed by: Dr. Swati Mishra

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Avoid with Milk

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Say No to Spicy Foods

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Skip with Potatoes

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Beware of Citrus friuts

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Avoid with Soda

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Please Note

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SHOW US SOME

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