Bananas are one of the most popular fruits around the world. Their sweet, distinctive flavor, matched with their filling, nutrient-rich content, makes them an excellent choice for a healthy breakfast, lunch, or snack during the day. But have you ever let your bright yellow banana turn black and mushy? Have you ever wondered if it …
Have you ever seen a wild banana ? It’s nothing like our everyday, supermarket banana. They come in different shapes and sizes and colors, and grow all over the place. You’re most likely to find wild bananas in tropical zones, so if you’re visiting somewhere tropical you might find them. But can you eat wild …
Banana leaves are definitely something you’ve seen in many exotic restaurants, or in Asia if you’ve been there in vacation. Locals use banana leaves as quick and easy plates, or to wrap food, or to flavor something. Whatever the use, it’s clear banana leaves are important for a large part of the global population. Which …
Bananas are a well-known fruit, and so are strawberries. You’d think there’s nothing left to discover about them. Oh boy. You’re in for a treat. As it so happens, bananas are hiding something from us, and we’ve been oblivious to this. Until now. Now we know. Bananas are berries. And strawberries aren’t. Confused? So were …
Wondering what fruits are actually berries? You’re not alone. Lots of folks are pretty confused after hearing that some vegetables are actually fruits, and some berries aren’t real berries. So I’ve compiled this list of the most common fruits that are considered berries, but I won’t leave it at that. I’ll also give you the …
Did you leave your bananas in the fridge, only to find them a couple of days later, a brown mess? You’re not the only one, since this seems to happen pretty much every time we expose bananas to the cold. But why is it? And is there anything you can do about it? So …