Stages of Bananas Ripeniing At the end of every race I’ve run, bananas are always provided for runners to refuel. But in the rush to refuel after exertion, many runners often eat them while their green and overly starchy. On rare occasions, I’ve been guilty too — when my body desperately needed electrolytes — I ate whatever fruit was available. But how many of us really know the difference between eating ripe versus unripe bananas? Have you even eaten a bright yellow or green