Do you like your bananas green, yellow, or brown? Do you know which one is better for you?
Bananas are functional, delicious, and have numerous health benefits. Not only are they rich in fibers, potassium, and vitamins C and A, they also give our bodies the energy they need to make it through the day. Have you ever noticed how bananas get sweeter the riper they get? Not only that, but they also become easier to digest. However, this doesn’t mean that green or bruised looking bananas aren’t good for you. In today’s video we are going to show you some of this fruit’s benefits, which vary according to their color and ripeness. Green bananas Most people don’t like eating green or unripe bananas. When they’re less ripe, they have less sugar. This can be especially good for people who suffer from diabetes. Not only are they low in sugar, but they also contain extraordinary medicinal properties. Green bananas are also great for your heart because they help lower your bad cholesterol levels and increase your good cholesterol. And finally, they’re rich in resistant starches, which feed the good bacteria in our intestines and help prevent problems such as constipation.
Yellow bananas When they’re this
ripe, bananas are at the perfect stage to eat raw, or use in both sweet and
savory recipes. By ingesting ripe bananas you’re ingesting fibers,
carbohydrates, minerals like copper, zinc, potassium, vitamins and antioxidants.
Bruised bananas When you pick up a banana and notice that it’s bruised what do
you do? Pick another one or eat the bruised one? Although they may not look
that pretty.
As the banana ripens, its nutrient count rises, making it even better than the green and yellow bananas. Brown bananas When bananas turn brown, they can be considered rotten. However, they’re still great for your bones and muscles, as well as keep your stress and hormone levels regulated.
