Bananas don’t stay the same food from green to freckled. As they ripen, their starches turn into sugars, the texture softens, ...

As a banana ripens, its nutritional content — the amount of sugar, starch and vitamins — changes. Meaning, if you need more sugar before a workout, or less sugar because of diabetes, you may want to ...

The whole point of having a fruit smoothie is to infuse nutrition into your day in a drink that goes down easily. But while ...

Bananas are a good source of potassium, a mineral linked to heart health. Research has shown that potassium-rich diets are associated with lower blood pressure levels, as well as reduced risks of ...

Researchers found that adding banana to smoothies may interfere with absorption of powerful compounds called flavanols, which ...

Overripe bananas, brown or black in color, are the sweetest and softest, with the highest sugar and antioxidant levels, but ...

Adding a banana to your berry smoothie might sound healthy, but new research suggests the popular combo could cancel out some of the fruit’s benefits.

Researchers at UC Davis discovered that adding a banana to your smoothie may drastically reduce the absorption of flavanols — ...

Everyone has an opinion on the best color for a banana - light green, butter yellow, brown-freckled - but which one packs the ...

I imagine lots of bananas went to school this week because they’re the perfect, portable, prepackaged fruit. But bananas aren’t just for kids. Adults also should eat them, as they’re packed with ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’re looking to eat more gut-healthy foods or potassium-rich foods, which is better for you, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’re like me, bananas are probably one of those foods you don’t think twice about. It’s easy to grab ...