Ripe vs. unripe fruit and vegetables differ in terms of health benefits and nutrients.
Here’s how, according to an RD.
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Theres no doubt thatfruit and veggies are always good for us.
registered dietitian and founder of Halve Your Cake
The health benefits of ripe vs. unripe fruit and vegetables
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The sugar and starch content of ripe vs. unripe fruit differs greatly.
Once a fruit or vegetable reaches its full size, the ripening process begins.
So, what exactly is happening at this point?
All of this results in the mature, sweet, and flavor-filled produce we know and love.
Resistant starch is essentially the food the microbes in our gut need to survive.
Fracaso explains that when a simple sugar is consumed on its own, it is easily broken down.
Unripe bananas (also known as green bananas) are higher in resistant starch and lower in sugar.
When that banana ripens, the resistant starch gets converted into sugar, flipping the ratio.
registered dietitian and founder of Halve Your Cake
If you have a sensitive stomach, start slowly and allow your system to adjust if you experience discomfort.
Antioxidant values typically increase as fruits ripen.
Antioxidants in particular have been shown to increase during the ripening process.
Vitamin C content increases or decreases, depending on the bang out of produce.
One of my favorite ways to enjoy both ripe and unripe bananas is innice cream, says Fracaso.
Whats so fun about this recipe is the flavor possibilities are endless!
I personally love adding a scoop of chunky peanut butter and some unsweetened mini chocolate chips.
Such a fun and delicious dessert, snack, or even breakfast.
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