Why do you have to eat ripe bananas?

When the color of the banana peel changes, this does not indicate that it is in bad condition or that it has lost nutrients. Rather, you can take advantage of ripe bananas before they end up in the garbage bin.

It is certain that we bought bananas from a grain seller and forgot them in the fruit basket until they became yellow with brown spots, so what do we do in this case? Should we consume it or throw it in the trash because its color is no longer attractive?

If you are someone who is throwing bananas for this reason, you should know that it is a mistake to waste this fruit, because brown spots are only a sign of ripening.

"When you have bananas at home, you will notice that their color changes from green to yellow, and then they appear brown spots ... If you leave them aside to continue to rip, they will change color to dark brown," said nutritionist Anna Noneth. Once you get this fruit, it is not advisable to store it in the refrigerator because "cold can cause it to spot that can make us confuse it with the point of ripeness."

However, do these maturity spots mean that we can't eat a banana?
"The more spots on bananas appear, the more ripe they are, but we can still consume them because they're still in good condition," explains expert Noneth. She adds that the only difference is that "bananas in this case contain more sugars versus less fiber."

She mentioned that the option of consuming bananas in this case or not belongs to the person, and in this Manuel Moniño, head of the scientific committee of the 5LDA, and the coordinator of the Global Alliance to Promote the Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables, says, "It is a matter of taste, given that there are people who prefer the texture and taste of less bananas Mature. "

Reasons for eating bananas
The author explained that bananas are a fruit of great nutritional value, and we can find them on the market throughout the year. Since he continues to ripen after harvesting, there are those who buy bananas that are green or yellow only, but they do not know that ripe bananas have many benefits.

According to nutrition expert Nathret Pereira, "Bananas are distinguished by containing an important percentage of carbohydrates, especially sugars, when they are ripe ... it represents a fast energy source along with nutrients and fiber."

For his part, the expert, Manuel Moniño, reveals that vitamins and minerals are not significantly affected by the ripening process of this fruit, "unless the ripening levels have reached the level of rotting."

It indicates that this fruit is ideal for athletes because it contains potassium, which contributes to enhancing the natural performance of muscles, and to sugars as well, especially when they are mature, as they facilitate the renewal of the energy that the body burns during exercise.

In addition, the banana digest is faster and lighter depending on its ripeness, the more ripe it becomes, the easier it is to digest. “The more banana is green, the more digestible it takes, and this is related to the levels of starch that disappear with the ripening of the fruit that turns into fructose. On the other hand, green bananas are richer in starch, which causes difficulty in digesting them,” explains Pereira. .

How to benefit from ripe bananas?
Although it is one of our favorite fruits, we sometimes avoid eating it when it tends to brown. Because the issue is so common in almost all homes, nutritionists have developed a series of recipes so bananas can still be beneficial in our diet and not end up in a garbage bag.

In this context, the nutritionist recommends Pereira to do the following:

1- Mash it with a fork until it becomes pureed, then grease the toast with it.
2- Making a cake from bananas and oats.
3- He made a banana ice cream, "After cutting the fruits, it is advisable to freeze them and then mash them with a strong machine until they get a creamy consistency ... It can be served with chocolate chips or mixed with other fruits, with the addition of cinnamon."
4- Grilled banana as a side dish or dessert.
5- Chocolate, banana and avocado shake.

Anna Noneth recommends that you add bananas to a shake with oat flakes, a vegetable or milk drink, or pure cocoa powder and cinnamon, or even make pancakes with it.