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11 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Bananas

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2. Bananas are really good for blood sugar management

The nutrient found in bananas responsible for maintaining healthy blood sugar levels is called pectin. Pectin is basically a type of fiber. However, if you want to make sure your blood sugar levels are in check, opt for unripe bananas, as they contain resistant starch.

Both of them (pectin and resistant starch) can moderate your blood sugar levels. Plus, bananas score great on the glycemic index, too. For instance, one medium-sized unripe banana ranks low on the GI, with a score of 30. This means that your blood sugar levels won’t increase that much after consuming unripe bananas.

P.S.: People with type 2 diabetes should always opt for unripe bananas as they rank lower on the glycemic index than ripe bananas.

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