Because they contain a relatively high carbohydrate and sugar content, bananas can raise your blood sugar more than some other fruits, Angelone says. “Their natural sugars can raise blood sugar more ...

From green to yellow to brown, a banana’s color reveals changes in starch, sugar, fiber, and antioxidants. Learn which ripeness stage best supports gut health, blood sugar, and energy.

The banana is the most popular fruit in the world, but how did that come to be? From its early days as a seeded fruit in New Guinea to the Banana Republics of the 1900’s, the banana has had a long and ...

The banana is so popular in Uganda that the locals eat about 250 kg each per year. In fact, the banana is so essential to their diet, that their word "matooke" means both "food" and "banana". The ...

Bananas are a naturally sweet tropical fruit that goes well with everything from smoothies to oatmeal to desserts. However, their inherent sweetness comes from natural sugar, also known as carbs.

Americans eat more bananas than any other fresh fruit, taking in 13.4 pounds per person annually, according to the Department of Agriculture. But some carb- and calorie-conscious consumers have ...

Research has shown that adding bananas to smoothies may make it harder for your body to absorb key nutrients. Experts reveal whether this means its time to ditch them.