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New Research Reveals Why You Shouldn’t Add a Banana to Your Smoothies (scitechdaily.com)

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Researchers have found that the enzyme polyphenol oxidase (PPO) in certain fruits like bananas can reduce the absorption of heart-healthy flavanols, especially when combined with flavanol-rich ingredients like berries. The study suggests choosing ingredients with low PPO activity, such as pineapple or oranges, when making smoothies to optimize flavanol absorption.

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[–] ouigol@beehaw.org 52 points 2 years ago (22 children)

The thing they are missing is that I don’t drink smoothies because they’re healthy, I drink them because they taste good

[–] worfamerryman@beehaw.org 13 points 2 years ago (21 children)

It’s what I have to remind people when they are trying to change their diet to get in shape and lose weight.

I tell them, your not eating for enjoyment, your eating to fuel your body.

I was very fit, but I was eating like canned tuna and Greek yogurt, not mixed but one after another. That’s not a delicious lunch, but it was just the nutrition that was needed.

[–] AnalogyAddict@beehaw.org 13 points 2 years ago (1 children)

For some of us, the joy of good food is the only reliable joy we have.

[–] worfamerryman@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago

Oh, yeah. I totally eat for comfort and enjoyment now. But if your trying to lose weight and have a flat stomach it’s hard work and most people need to sacrifice comfort food.

Once you get there, you can eat a bit better. It’s just getting there that’s tough.

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