Science Daily May 24, 2026 • 12:49

Surprising research reveals why you shouldn't add bananas to your smoothies - ScienceDaily

Surprising research reveals why you shouldn't add bananas to your smoothies - ScienceDaily

Researchers found that adding bananas to berry smoothies can dramatically reduce the body’s ability to absorb healthy flavanols. The surprising discovery shows that even simple food combinations can change how much nutrition your body actually gets.

Smoothies are one of the easiest ways to pack more fruit into your day. Toss in a banana, add some berries, blend, and you have what looks like a perfectly healthy drink. But research from the Univer… [+7019 chars]

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