Bananas or Apples? Dietitian Reveals Which Fruit Is Better for Gut Health

Registered dietitian Lauren Manaker explains health benefits of bananas and apples, highlighting the unique ways each fruit supports digestive health. She shared her insights in a column for Delish. According to Manaker, bananas contain resistant starch and prebiotic fiber that nourish beneficial gut bacteria. "One important point about ripeness: as bananas mature, some of their resistant starch converts into simple sugars. That's why a very ripe banana with brown spots tastes sweeter and more caramel-like, while a firmer banana has a starchier flavor," she explained.