I bet you really want to know why bananas overpower smoothies. I’m sure you love a morning (or afternoon or evening) smoothie just as much as I do. It’s a great way to get a substantial hit of your five-a-day all in one go. And who doesn’t love adding a …
Seems to be an obvious question, really, but is it safe to eat bananas with fruit flies? Well, I personally wouldn’t but is there any scientific reason why you shouldn’t? What does it mean if your banana has fruit flies? Why are the flies attracted to your bananas? Can you …
If you are perhaps feeling thirsty after your tasty snack, why should you not eat bananas and drink Sprite at the same time? Is this even true, or is it an urban myth? Does it matter how many bananas you have eaten? Or how much Sprite you intend to drink? …
The utter confusion, is it okay to eat a banana after drinking coffee? I became somewhat frustrated looking into this subject. So, it’s easy to understand why you’re looking for a definitive answer. Some people will tell you that eating a banana after drinking coffee is a definite no-no. Whereas …
If you enjoy taking your favorite fruit to work or school, you may be wondering how to keep cut bananas fresh in a lunchbox. Before we find out the answer, why cut them up anyway? Aside from the fact that they are an awkward shape and take up too much …
Surely, I can’t be the only person to have ever asked, why do sliced bananas taste better? Go on, admit it; you’ve noticed it yourself, haven’t you? I do love bananas regardless of how I consume them. However, there is definitely something far more yummy and pleasurable about sliced bananas. …
If you are fond of baking with bananas, I am sure you must have noticed this strange occurrence. How does this delicious creamy-white fruit change color? It’s time to find out why bananas turn purple when baked. Let me break down the scientific reason for you. Bananas turn purple due …
It’s a question that gets asked more often than you would think, how long do mashed bananas last in the fridge? Perhaps, you’re looking to save some mashed bananas for your baby. Then again, maybe you’re looking to make some banana bread but suddenly realize you don’t have all the …
It’s a question I see asked all the time, can you eat bananas that are brown inside? We all know that we typically have 5-6 days maximum before bananas start to turn brown (or black) on the outside. However, every once in a while, you’re greeted with a banana that …
A banana’s hard center occurs when temperature dips prevent growth. Cooler temps hinder cell division needed to develop soft banana flesh, so the hard, inedible core inside persists. Removing covers too early after the flower emerges also exposes bananas to temps too low for cells to expand properly. Have you …