Bananas are not a common allergen, but they exist. Some people get hives, swelling, or even anaphylaxis (very rare). More often, it’s a cross-reaction with ragweed, melon, or avocado. If you eat a banana and your ears itch or your throat feels tight, listen to your body.
One reader told me she used to love bananas, then suddenly they made her mouth tingle. She ignored it for weeks. Finally, a doctor confirmed she had oral allergy syndrome. Now she cooks bananas before eating them, and she’s fine. See? You don’t have to break up—just change the recipe.
