Banana

Prevention Tips

7 Surprising Reasons You Shouldn’t Toss Your Banana Peel

Banana peels are a nutrient-rich powerhouse, packed with fiber, potassium, and antioxidants that can support your health in countless ways. Eating a raw banana peel may not be appealing, but you can incorporate them into your meals. 1. They’re Packed With Fiber “Banana peels are high in fiber, both soluble and insoluble,” said Avery Zenker,

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Diabetes Care

Comment on Vegan Banana Pumpkin Muffins by Megan English

My kids loved these muffins so much, they want to give the recipe a rating of 5 billion stars!! 😆

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Sleep & Hydration

Can Eating a Banana Before Bed Help You Sleep?

If you have trouble falling asleep at night, eating a banana might help you get to sleep. A banana has several effects on your body that could support better sleep. Jump to Key Takeaways. 1. Tryptophan Turns Into Hormones That Help Sleep  Bananas contain tryptophan, which is an amino acid (a building block of protein)

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Meal Planning

Does Adding a Banana to a Smoothie Lower Antioxidants?

A recent study found bananas may block absorption of antioxidants from fruits, like berries. This has many people questioning if it’s OK to add bananas to smoothies. Before swearing off nutrient-rich bananas, dietitians caution this is a very small study. Many people consider bananas to be the GOAT ingredient for smoothies. Not only are bananas

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