Why should you eat green bananas?

Ripe bananas have long been known as a superfruit, rich in potassium, vitamins, and minerals. Meanwhile, very few people know about the special benefits of green bananas.

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Green bananas, along with whole grains, vegetables, and fiber, all contain a substance called resistant starch. This is the most important form of soluble fiber in the diet.

Soluble fiber is not digested in the small intestine, but is absorbed more slowly in the lower part of the digestive tract, where it is fermented by bacteria in the colon to provide long-lasting energy.

Resistant starch is a carbohydrate, but unlike other carbohydrates, its chemical structure prevents it from raising blood sugar levels, thus not increasing the risk of diabetes and not causing fatigue or sugar cravings after eating.

This substance also has another advantage: it stimulates the release of the hormone glucagon, which increases the body's rate of fat burning.

Therefore, resistant starch is an important component of a diet for weight and blood sugar control, as well as helping good bacteria thrive in the large intestine, thereby reducing the risk of colon cancer.

Green bananas are the best source of resistant starch: the less ripe the banana, the more resistant starch it contains.

In the West, people consume an average of 3-7g of resistant starch per day. Experts recommend consuming at least 20g per day.

According to Hanoi Moi