• Ryan T @RyanT St Albans - updated 2y

    Unzip a Banana

    Bananas are among the world's most popular fruit.
    Bananas are also fairly nutritious, and contain high amounts of fibre and antioxidants.

    Over 90% of the calories in bananas come from carbs. As the banana ripens, the starch in it turns into sugar. For this reason, unripe (green) bananas are high in starch and resistant starch, while ripe (yellow) bananas contain mostly sugar. A medium-sized (118 grams) banana contains about 105 calories.

    The greener the banana is, the greater the content of resistant starch.
    Resistant starch has been linked to several health benefits :

    Bananas are a good source of several nutrients, including potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C and fibre. They also contain various antioxidants and plant compounds.
    Bananas are high in fibre. Unripe bananas are also rich in resistant starch and pectin, which can provide numerous health benefits.

    Taking 24 grams of banana starch each day for 4 weeks caused a weight loss of 2.6 lbs (1.2 kg), while also improving insulin sensitivity in patients studied.
    Bananas are high in potassium, which helps to lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease.
    Bananas are a good source of magnesium, a mineral that plays hundreds of roles in the body. Magnesium may protect against heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

    Unripe, green bananas are rich in resistant starch and pectin, which may promote digestive health and reduce the risk of colon cancer.
    Eating a moderate amount of bananas should not raise blood sugar levels significantly. However, diabetics should be careful with fully ripe bananas.
    Bananas don't seem to have any known negative health effects, but they may cause allergic reactions in some individuals with latex allergy.

    Although bananas are unsuitable on a low-carb diet and may cause problems for some diabetics, overall they are an incredibly healthy food.

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