Bananas offer distinct health advantages based on their ripeness. Green, unripe bananas are packed with resistant starch, ...

The nutritional content in a banana changes as it ripens. What ripeness level is best for you? View Entire Post › ...

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 ...

Bananas go through seven stages of ripeness -- from solid green to yellow with brown spots. Here's a look at the nutritional benefits of each phase. You had me at yellow. Americans, on average, eat ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Bananas are a staple in most diets around the world, and they’re one of the most popular fruits in the U.S. (lagging just behind ...

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.

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

This article was reviewed by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. Has there ever been a more phallic fruit than the banana? We’ve never seen one. Beyond the suggestive shape, banana benefits for men might give you a ...

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

Flavonols are natural compounds found in things like cocoa, cherries, strawberries, grapes, and teas. Because they can make ...

A new study suggests that adding bananas to your smoothie could actually reduce some of its antioxidant benefits. Researchers ...

Red banana flour, a lesser-known alternative to regular banana flour, is gaining popularity for its health benefits ...