The Ripeness Level Of Your Banana Actually Matters For Your Health — Here's How

As a banana ripens, its nutritional content — the amount of sugar, starch and vitamins — changes. Meaning, if you need more ...
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The Best Time To Eat a Banana for Potassium and Energy

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Purtell, RDN Bananas are rich in fiber, potassium, antioxidants, and other essential nutrients, making them a filling and energizing snack. There is no single ideal time ...
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Do Humans Share 50% of Their DNA with Bananas?

Claims regarding 50% genetic similarity, while likely overstated, are based on a comparison of similarly functioning genes, not the specific DNA sequences that make up the human genome. A popular ...
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Botanical fluke or climate omen: What does a celebrity banana tree in Seoul mean?

SEOUL — As a math teacher, Oh Young-rock used to jokingly tell his students that South Korea’s temperate climate would one day become so tropical that bananas would grow in the mountains and monkeys ...