The expert advised against removing the stringy parts of a banana, known as phloem bundles ... contain more fibre - a crucial carbohydrate that aids digestion and has also been associated with a ...

Many people choose to pick out the stringy bits of a banana after assuming it is just part of the peel, but a doctor is ...

Banana strings, or phloem bundles, are often removed before the fruit is consumed, but a doctor has claimed that doing so ...

He added: “As part of the banana, of course (they are safe)! Now whether they are palatable is another ... The fibre, ...

The expert advised against removing the stringy parts of a banana, known as phloem bundles ... contain more fibre - a crucial ...

which may help protect against heart disease and cancer. Interestingly, the peel of the banana contains more catechins than the pulp, so think twice before discarding it. The fruit is also packed ...

Once a banana has fully ripened, it becomes rich in antioxidants, explains Dr Rajan. Antioxidants like catechins may help to reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers. Interestingly ...