My Dad said to me that a too ripe banana have more nutritional value than a “normal” one. That’s true or he just wants me to eat the old bananas?
I’m not sure about the nutrition but I’m pretty sure they’re sweeter… It would probably taste better in a smoothie or you can make like banana breads and stuff with them… I think that’s why they like overripe bananas for the recipes cause they’re sweeter.
Over ripe bananas have converted to more sugar and the vitamins and minerals are still in there that said when to far beyond ripe is rot and that’s no good. When they get ultra ripe, banana bread, smoothies or instant ice cream by simply mashing thoroughly and freezing
It’s true.
It prevents or delays cell damageAn overripe banana is rich in antioxidants, which, according to livestrong.com, is beneficial in preventing or delaying cell damage in one’s body. This, in turn, lowers the risk of diseases. It also improves our immune system.
It is easier to digestAs a banana ripens, the starchy carbohydrates in them convert into free sugars, thus making these bananas easy to digest, according to dailysuperfoodlove.com. Green bananas, on the other hand, contain starches that are hard to digest.
It can help you combat cancerWhen a banana becomes too ripe, its peel turns a few shades darker. The dark spots on the peel create Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF), a substance that can kill cancerous and abnormal cells, mentions healthy-holistic-living.com, in one of its articles.
It relieves you of heartbunAccording to sun-gazing.com, an overripe banana works as an antacid. The smooth texture of the banana lines the stomach walls and protects it from harmful acids and irritation.
It is good for cariovascular healthAs livestrong.com mentions, bananas are rich in potassium, regardless of their ripeness. This means that eating overripe bananas can keep your cholesterol levels in check. The fiber in a banana, on the other hand, can reduce the risk of a heart disease. The iron and copper in bananas are needed for good blood count and hemoglobin levels.
You can peel overripe bananas and put two in a zipper type bag in the freezer. Thaw them out in the bag when you want to make banana bread. They will look like a science experiment gone sideways, but once mixed into batter you can’t tell and you always have bananas for those banana bread emergencies. 😊
This is a pretty good guide to how a banana’s nutrition changes as is ripens
It’s true. Unripe bananas are way too starchy, can summon poo storms in some people. As they age, that starch is broken down and you get more bioavailable sugars (I don’t remember types, but fructose and something else I think). Overall, riper=easier on your digestive, and greater nutrient extraction.
It is true. While underripe bananas have less sugar, overripe bananas produce TNF - tumor necrotizing factor - which plays a role in killing cancer cells.
Supposedly, the average human develops cancer 4-6 times during their lifetime, but their immune system is able to eradicate it. A cancer cell is a good cell gone bad…the body’s good cells can take it over and destroy it, or, if your immune system isn’t that great, those cancer cells will multiply and you go on to develop cancer.
Yes green bananas commonly sold at Starbucks etc are acidic, not as sweet, and probably not as good for you to eat as a yellow spotty banana.
Bite into a green banana and keep it on your gums for a minute. You can feel the pH burning your gums vs a ripened spotty banana.