VIDEO: Stop putting this fruit in your smoothie

One thing that seems synonymous with a healthy lifestyle is the smoothie.

It's a quick and easy way to ensure you get a lot of nutritious ingredients into one meal.

No matter the sport or activity, many people swear by this.

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If you have not delved into the world of smoothie creation, you might not know that bananas are one of the main ingredients in many recipes.

Bananas often serve as a base for smoothies, along with other fruits, powders, and flavours, to make them a yummy meal.

Unfortunately, if you have been following these recipes, your drink might not be as healthy as you think.

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Dr Saurabh Sethi, a California gastroenterologist who studied at Harvard and Stanford, uses TikTok to teach his 400,000 followers and other viewers about various topics.

He covers everything from gut health and liver health to advice and information about all things medical.

In one of his recent videos he shared some information that has shocked the smoothie-loving part of the internet.

In a video titled, '3 Reasons you should not put bananas in your smoothie', the doctor explains why this is important.

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According to him, and a study in 2023, bananas actually reduce the health benefits of other ingredients, especially berries.

Here is why you should leave the bananas out of the smoothie:

• They contain high levels of polyphenol oxidase, which can reduce the amount of beneficial flavanols in a fruit blend. Flavanols have antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral properties.
• Blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries are beneficial for brain and heart health but adding a banana to a berry smoothie decreases the amount of flavanols by 84%.
• Ripe bananas are high in carbs and sugar which can increase blood sugar levels.

Watch his video here:

Next time you are getting ready to blend, try and replace the banana instead.

Here are a few of his other helpful videos:

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