Bananas at the Perfect Texture

Bananas are considered to be a good source of the mineral Potassium. Potassium participates in electrolyte balance, cellular integrity, and muscle contractions. It is believed by many to decrease cramping and this is the reason why it is a great source of nutrients for athletes. Furthermore, bananas have that great texture for being either a pre-workout snack, because they are light enough not to make one feel full and uncomfortable while working out and simultaneously satisfying.

However, many people are fussy about the texture of their bananas. For me personally, bananas have a very small window of opportunity to be eaten, they are either too green or too ripe. My tip this month is great time and money savior. Once you buy your bananas, allow them to ripen to the texture of your choice, and at that moment, place them in the refrigerator. Fruit does not ripen at temperatures below 40⁰ and the bananas will stay that very texture for at least 5 to 7 days. The skin will turn black, but don't let that put you off. Once you get passed that black skin, you will be amazed that the banana will have stayed at the texture when you first placed it in the fridge. This will prevent a trip to the store to purchase bananas every second day, and it will save you from throwing away those overripe ones too!

Ilana Katz