Source: BroBible
Summary
A Los Angeles man, James, shared on TikTok that he discovered that bananas should not be added to smoothies because an enzyme in bananas breaks down the nutritional value of berries. This claim is backed by a 2023 study that found that the enzyme polyphenol oxidase in bananas affects the body’s absorption of flavanols, which are beneficial compounds found in fruits like berries. The study found that blending bananas with berries reduces the amount of flavanols that reach the body.
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The habit gets a new name.
Mixed fruit smoothies are a popular choice, but one man’s discovery might change everything. Bananas, it turns out, have an enzyme that breaks down the nutritional value of berries. Commenters were enraged, with some questioning the science and others joking about going back to unhealthy habits. Brands even got involved, with Uncrustables and Chiquita Banana chiming in.
The lifestyle enters the chat: “Bananas are great on their own too.”
Original observation: “The smoothie industry just got a little less smooth.”
Author: Evan Null
