MINI OR REGULAR BANANAS?
Mini bananas are almost a teaspoon of sugar (3g) sweeter per 100g.
With 15g of sugar per 100g, compared with 12g in regular bananas, mini bananas may be handy — but they are significantly sweeter.
‘Bananas are a good source of the mineral potassium, which helps to counteract the negative effects of too much salt on our blood pressure,’ says nutritionist Fiona Hunter. ‘They also contain a type of fibre called FOS [fructo- oligosaccharides], which helps to stimulate the growth of good bacteria in the gut.’ TIP: Peel, slice and freeze ripe bananas, then pop them in a blender to create an instant, healthy dessert with no added sugar or fat.