Author: Gerardo Gonzalez

Cavendish banana. The Cavendish banana is your “typical” banana found at the local grocery store or farmer’s market. They are slightly sweet and have a creamy texture. They have various stages of ripening, from green to yellow, to yellow with brown spots. What is the most common type of banana? Cavendish bananasCavendish bananas are the […]

I first learned about banana babies in the early 2000s. The term refers to very sick children who were diagnosed with celiac disease, placed on diets heavy in bananas and told they would outgrow celiac. What is banana baby called? Lady Finger bananasLady Finger bananas, also known as baby bananas, are sweeter and smaller than […]

Rich in Antioxidants Like most other fruits and vegetables, red bananas contain powerful antioxidants. In fact, they provide higher amounts of some antioxidants than yellow bananas ( 8 ). Antioxidants are compounds that prevent cellular damage caused by molecules called free radicals. What color banana is the healthiest? The greenest bananas are the most beneficial […]

The black thing in the middle of a banana is seeds. These are sterile seeds which have no productivity capacity. What are the black things in my banana? These spots are commonly referred to as bruises. These bruises mean that the fruit is ripe and that the acid within has been converted to sugar. In […]

Banana weevils are popularly known as banana borers. As this name suggests, they attack the plant by boring through the stem and causing untold damage to the plant tissues. Acute infestations by banana weevils usually lead to weakening of the plant and ultimately its death. Do bugs lay eggs in bananas? There is simply no […]

As and when you come across a wild banana with seeds, you may wonder if you can consume it safely. The answer to your curiosity is yes. You can eat the wild banana that has seeds since they aren’t poisonous. You can consume both ripe and unripe variants. What are the black seeds in a […]

1. He always plays second banana in the basketball matches. 2. Monkey likes to eat banana. What are simple sentences? A simple sentence contains a subject (a person or thing performing an action) and a predicate (a verb or verbal phrase that describes the action) and expresses a complete thought as an independent clause. Simple […]

Most of us, especially the health freaks among us, know that a banana is your best friend when you feel low on energy. But it’s best to avoid eating bananas for dinner, or after dinner. It may lead to mucus formation, and indigestion. Who should avoid bananas? You shouldn’t eat them if you’re taking certain […]

baby bananas. Small banana varieties, also called baby bananas, are recognized by their miniature size; the fruit is only about 4 to 5 inches in length with thin, yellow skin. They have and intensely sweet flavor when they are allowed to reach optimal ripeness. What is the small banana called? baby bananasLady Finger bananas, also […]

Yellow bananas account for 95 percent of the banana varieties sold, making red bananas one of the most mysterious fruits. Although they’re rare, red bananas possess different nutritional values than yellow bananas when it comes to vitamin C and potassium. Are red bananas natural? Red bananas are a subgroup of bananas from Southeast Asia with […]

According to Healthline, banana peel, rich in antioxidants, fibre and essential nutrients, helps brighten the skin and reduce wrinkles. It even acts as a moisturiser and helps in hydrating the skin. Several studies have found banana peel to have anti-inflammatory properties, too. Can I rub banana peel on my face everyday? Not so fast, says […]