For some foods (in this case we’re talking about bananas), the nutritional effects on your health can vary depending on the ripeness level when you eat it. As a banana ripens, its nutritional content ...

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, ...

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

Medically reviewed by Lindsey DeSoto, RD A banana can raise your blood sugar, but how quickly that happens depends on how ...

Once ripe, bananas are only good for a matter of days. I’ve always struggled with using up a full bunch of bananas before they go bad, and I have learned the hard way not to let ripe bananas sit on ...

While brown bananas are safe to eat, a mushy mess of overripe, sugary fruit isn’t exactly appetizing. But like stale bread, overripe bananas can come in handy for a handful of mouthwatering recipes, ...

Everyone thinks their grandma is special, but I have to take a second to brag, because my grandma was pretty exceptional. My ...