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 ...

Green bananas are higher in prebiotic fiber, which supports gut health and satiety. Ripe bananas are sweet, easy to digest and still provide steady energy and key nutrients. Enjoy unripened bananas ...

My husband and I agree on a lot of things, but determining when a banana is ripe is unfortunately not one of them. I like to wait until the skin of the banana is speckled with brown spots, which is ...

Bananas are known for their many uses and benefits, from "brain food" to pre-workout fuel. The breakfast staple is an excellent addition to smoothies, hearty oatmeal, or, on its own, slathered in ...

First, let's get to the nutrition. One medium banana has about 105 calories, 27g carbs, 14g sugar, 5g fibre, and 422mg potassium. It's also a good source of other nutrients like vitamin C and vitamin ...