Ripened bananas are popularly loved by people, for the taste and the health benefits they offer. But did you know that unripe, green bananas also offer unique health benefits? In this blog let us understand the nutritional profile and health benefits of unripened bananas.
What Are Green Bananas?
Green bananas are basically the unripened bananas that contain more starch and less sugar than ripe ones. The main type of starch in green bananas is called resistant starch which instead of being digested in the stomach, feeds the good bacterias in the intestine.
Health Benefits Beyond Digestion
1. Help with Blood Sugar Management: The high level of Resistant Starch helps with long term type 2 diabetes management.
2. Metabolic Boost & Weight Management: By triggering the release of satiety hormones this can manage appetite.
3. May Reduce Inflammation: As unripened bananas help with gut health these may also help in lowering inflammation, that support cardiovascular health.
These benefits make green bananas a small but powerful addition to a balanced diet.
How to Include Green Bananas in Your Diet?
1. Raw, Boiled or Steamed as a side dish
2. Smoothies (blend with other fruits for sweetness)
3. Baked goods like bread or muffins
4. Banana chips for a crunchy snack
While green bananas are healthy, moderation is important. Eating too many at once can be hard on the digestive system. People with certain conditions, like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), should introduce them gradually and monitor tolerance.
