11/15/2025
Do you start your day with a smoothie packed with fruit for a healthy boost? You might be surprised to learn that adding a banana could actually block some of the brain and heart benefits from other ingredients. Find out what researchers discovered about this smoothie secret!
If a healthy slurp is your aim, skip the banana when you whip up a smoothie.Researchers at the University of California-Davis found that adding banana may interfere with absorption of powerful compounds called flavanols, which are linked to brain and heart health.