Bananas raise blood sugar, but the amount depends on size and ripeness. Green or less-ripe bananas cause smaller spikes than very ripe ones. Refrigerating bananas slows ripening and reduces sugar ...

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Fruits raise blood sugar slower than refined sugar.Jams, jellies, and fruit juices have added sugar and less fiber.Bananas and blood sugar:Ripeness matters: unripe bananas have more fiber (18g/100g) ...

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