Black Spots on Banana

Most times when a banana starts getting those black spots on them, we start tossing them in the trash because we think they’re rotten. Contrary to what most people think, those black spots don’t mean that bananas are rotten. They actually mean that the banana is just starting to ripen. Though they may look unsightly, when bananas get those black spots, an important process is just beginning. As the black spots increase so does the TNF—or, tumor necrosis factor. The more spots a banana has the higher the TNF. TNF is an anti-carcinogen that helps fight aberrant cells in our bodies. This substance contained in truly ripe bananas helps our immune system communicate better and send extra cells to damaged or hurting areas in our body. This normally happens when there’s inflammation or infection. When we eat bananas with a high TNF factor, research suggests that it allows our body to fight the growth of tumor cells. Since this superfood also has high levels of antioxidants, it boosts our immune system, increasing our overall health. To take full advantage of all a banana’s health benefits, we recommend you eat two per day.