Tag: PPO
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Bananas in Smoothies May Undermine Health-Boosting Flavanols: What You Need to Know
Bananas and Flavanols: A Practical Health Question Smoothies are a popular way to boost daily fruit intake, but a recent study raises an important question for smoothie lovers: could a common ingredient like bananas be dampening the health benefits of flavanols found in many fruit and cocoa products? The research, published in the Royal Society…
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Bananas May Reduce Flavanol Absorption in Smoothies Today
Bananas and the Slippery Science of Flavanols Bananas are a staple in many breakfast bowls and post-workout blends, prized for their creaminess, natural sweetness, and potassium boost. But a recent study in the Royal Society of Chemistry’s journal Food and Function suggests that the way we blend bananas with other fruits could quietly undermine the…
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Bananas Could Be Undermining Your Smoothie’s Health Benefits
Bananas and the Hidden Cost of Smoothie Convenience What you blend into a smoothie matters just as much as what you blend it with. A recent study published in the Royal Society of Chemistry’s journal Food and Function highlights a surprising factor in nutrient absorption: the enzyme polyphenol oxidase (PPO), naturally present in many fruits…