AdvertisementAhead, registered dietitians share the various ripeness levels, what a banana looks like at each stage, and the health conditions or goals that are best addressed at each level of ripeness. While good gut bacteria and blood sugar management are generally important for your health, they may apply to some individuals more than others. RipeYaorusheng via Getty Images A fully ripe banana has no green showing on the ends. “For example, a ripe banana has 14 milligrams of vitamin C but an overripe one has 10 milligrams,” Sauceda said. Advertisement“This stage is best for baking and freezing (banana bread, cookies, smoothies) rather than as a raw snack,” Zenker said.

Source: Huffington Post November 16, 2025 19:34 UTC