Health benefits of overripe bananas | Fusion - WeRIndia

Many people do not like overripe bananas as they have black spots on them. Despite their change of colour and texture, they do not lose their nutritional benefits.

However, due to their high sugar content, overripe bananas are recommended for diabetics.

The complex carbohydrates are changed to simple sugars in an overripe banana. The calorie content remains the same.

Yet, water-soluble vitamins like vitamin C, thiamine and folic acid are likely to decrease.

Here is a list of health benefits of overripe bananas:

• An overripe banana acts as an antacid, hence it is ideal for the people who are suffering from heartburn. It soothes irritation and thereby gives relief.
• Being rich in iron, it improves your haemoglobin levels and treats anaemia.
• It works as an energy booster. It even helps you if you are feeling low.
• It regulates your bowel movements and relieves constipation.
• The overripe bananas are rich in potassium. At the same time, sodium levels are low in them. Thus, they are beneficial for cardiovascular diseases. They also regulate hypertension.
• The tryptophan in them turns to serotonin which helps boost your mood and keeps you happy.
• They help manage ulcers by coating your stomach lining. They also prevent acid reflux.
• Overripe bananas are loaded with antioxidants and they help prevent cell damage.

There are many recipes that can be made with overripe bananas. Here is a simple recipe for you.

Try this banana oatmeal smoothie for your breakfast. Take one overripe banana. Make oatmeal with a ¼ cup of oats. Add ¾ cup of milk to it. Blend all these ingredients in a mixer by adding one tablespoon of peanut butter and ice cubes.

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