Green banana
Green bananas are firm and have a slightly tart flavor. They contain more resistant starch, a type of complex carbohydrate that our bodies digest more slowly, which is beneficial for digestive health and blood sugar control. Resistant starch also acts as a prebiotic, feeding the good bacteria in the gut. However, due to their higher starch content, green bananas are less digestible for some people.
Yellow banana
As bananas ripen and turn yellow, the resistant starch breaks down into simple sugars like glucose, fructose, and sucrose. This makes the banana sweeter and easier to digest. Yellow bananas are rich in antioxidants, including dopamine and vitamin C. They are also a good source of B vitamins, such as vitamin B6, which plays a crucial role in energy metabolism.Spotted banana
Ripe bananas that are starting to show brown spots on their peel are even sweeter and richer in antioxidants. Very ripe bananas are particularly rich in soluble fiber, which is excellent for digestion and helps prevent constipation.
