Some research suggests that adding bananas to smoothies with berries may make them less nutritious. The enzyme polyphenol oxidase (PPO) in bananas can reduce the amount of flavanols, a key nutrient in berries, that the body absorbs. One study found that adding bananas to a berry smoothie reduced the amount of flavanols consumed by 84% compared to a control group that took a flavanol capsule. Flavanols are bioactive compounds that may support heart and cognitive health.
My Grandpa had Banana trees. I ate Bananas all day, and went to tje washroom all day. 😅
They are horrible when green
Almost black when in a berry smoothie as frozen berries can be tart, very green still if being eaten or a veggie smoothie.
I love my bananas just a bit yellow
Some research suggests that adding bananas to smoothies with berries may make them less nutritious. The enzyme polyphenol oxidase (PPO) in bananas can reduce the amount of flavanols, a key nutrient in berries, that the body absorbs. One study found that adding bananas to a berry smoothie reduced the amount of flavanols consumed by 84% compared to a control group that took a flavanol capsule. Flavanols are bioactive compounds that may support heart and cognitive health.