One Banana a Day After 50: What It Does to Your Body May Surprise You

insoluble fiber adds bulk, helping waste move through your system.

Why it matters after 50: Constipation becomes more common with age due to slower digestion, medications, and changes in gut bacteria. Gentle, consistent fiber helps.

Bonus: Unripe (green) bananas contain resistant starch, which acts as a prebiotic—feeding beneficial gut bacteria.

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