UK surgeon Karan Rangarajan, also known as Dr. Karan Rajan, described the barely ripe Stage 2 banana as a “balanced king” because of its high fiber and low sugar levels.

Should you buy bananas when they're green or when they're visibly yellow and ripe? Discover the right time and color stage to ...

Let’s admit it, bananas are scary. One week in and suddenly your bright beautiful bunch of yellow bananas have turned into a brown mush of fear. Now here you are staring at the mess wondering ...

As mammals, we can't see in the UV region without technological aid, so most of us probably have never noticed that optimally ripe bananas actually fluoresce blue. Scientists also overlooked this ...

Overripe bananas are easier on the stomach. Flickr/McKay Savage Slightly overripe bananas, on the other hand, are probably a better option for anyone who has trouble digesting the food.

Bananas should be kept at about 54 degrees Fahrenheit to maintain their golden color for as long as possible. That’s warmer than most refrigerators, but probably cooler than your kitchen counter.

I don’t consider myself a picky eater, but there are certain things I just can’t swallow. Raw celery, for example, or cilantro. Another one is ripe bananas. When bananas turn bright yellow or ...