Learn how to store bananas and slow the ripening process, whether at room temperature, in the fridge, or freezer.

Medically reviewed by Jamie Johnson, RDN Bananas are rich in vitamins and minerals, but also sugar, which can raise blood ...

A banana a day will keep the doctors away. Indeed, because their natural sugars and potassium load are such a perfect balance for adopting a healthier lifestyle. What do you do, however, if the ...

There's a fine line between bananas that are overripe but safe and those that are no longer fit for consumption. Read these tips to distinguish between the two.

Brown bananas are ideal for baking as they are sweeter and more flavorful than less ripe bananas. Bananas with black peels are usually still usable unless the inside is also black or they smell off, ...

The prevailing narrative about banana bread is that it’s a mere vehicle for overripe bananas—a means to an end rather than an end in itself. But what about when you want banana bread for the sake of ...

Ripe bananas sitting on a wooden board - New Africa/Shutterstock Hummingbirds are a welcome little guest of honor to any yard or garden, but sometimes, the sweet stuff that comes in the feeder just ...