Bananas change colour as they ripen (Image: Getty) It is no secret bananas are packed with nutrients. But, what a lot don't realise is that what colour a banana is can benefit you and your health in more ways than one. Dr Karan Rajan, an NHS surgeon, explained that eating a yellow bananas has different health benefits than opting for greener ones.

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