mmmhm I said it... I MADE it too. While so many other Americans are preparing to make anything but banana soup for tomorrow's festivities 🦃 well it turned into plantain soup because the unripe nanners I had in the fridge were gnarley & I did not realize it.... went to the store to get some new and improved unripe bananas and for the 1st time in grocery store history they were all the perfect ripe-ness you wanna buy 😂 So I went with unripe plantains and here's why: 💛 When bananas (or plantains) are ripe, they break down very easy in the gut and turn into simple sugars supa dupa quick. This spikes blood sugar levels quickly as well. 💚 When they're unripe and green, they are what is called a "resistant starch". Health benefits of resistant starch from unripe fruit: - Gut health: Resistant starch is a type of fiber that acts as a prebiotic, feeding good bacteria in the large intestine. This can improve overall gut health and lead to the production of beneficial short-chain fatty acids. - Blood sugar control: Because it is not digested in the small intestine, resistant starch does not cause a rapid spike in blood sugar levels. - Satiety: Resistant starch can help you feel fuller for longer, which may aid in weight management. - Potential cancer risk reduction: Some studies suggest a potential link between a daily intake of resistant starch and a reduced risk of certain non-colorectal cancers. 🚨ATTN to anyone with SIBO (Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth) 🚨: So I made a soup that consists of foods that do not break down to sugar quickly, do not aid in fueling bad bacteria prior to getting to the large intestine. This soup is an amazing way to get SIBO friendly carbs in. it made 18 servings (cups) 1 serving= 278 calories 11.1g fat 21.4 net carbs (post fiber consideration) 21.9g protein oh and unripe bananas/plantains when cooked, taste EXACTLY like potatoes.. which is bananas. 🍌 what's the wildest thing you've made that is healthy and turned out fire af??