Banana Articles, Blogs And HowTo

We always run out of ideas while we are thinking about everyday dessert. If you learn how to make a banana smoothie , you have the advantage of bringing in different variations to it – you can change its toppings, add choco-flakes and give a new look... -

Lose weight by eating bananas daily in the morning. Yes thousands of people in Japan have done it. Just take bananas with room temperature water in breakfast. Then eat your regular lunch, snack and dinner and sleep before midnight. Yes it is as simple as... -

Banana is one of the most popular fruits but do you know there are many interesting facts about bananas. No? Know these interesting facts about bananas below- Banana derives its name from Arabic word... -

You can slice banana peppers in two different ways while including it as part of your salad. It is not just that you take a knife and slice banana peppers. Slicing banana peppers is definitely an art. But before you start to slice banana peppers, let us have... -

Ever wondered why your two-day-old bananas go brown? While the changing colors of a banana are a common enough phenomenon, most people do not know why this happens. When a banana grows it forms a thick green skin and as it ages, the skin changes from green to... -

A soil born fungus called Tropical Race Four has brought banana into the limelight as this fungus has been devastating our most healthy fruit. The whole world is now thinking ‘ is it time to kiss bananas goodbye’ as the news of banana crop failure hit... -

Did u hear the breaking news about Cavendish bananas? Oh! Let me brief you then about these Cavendish bananas and the associated  threat . Banana we all know is one of the most popular fruits throughout the world. It is... -

Soft, sweet, dessert bananas are not the only thing people like when they grow Rowe Red banana trees. They also grow it because of its leaves, which can be used in several ways that makes it worth growing. From cooking to sealing a jar, red banana leaves are... -

Bananas are a great option when it comes to snacks. However, by dehydrating bananas, you will actually lose out on the flavour of the bananas. They will become bland and spongy. But if you really want to dehydrate bananas, here are some tips. ... -

                   Stay on this page to learn why are bananas good for you? Calcium, potassium, thiamine, niacin, riboflavin, folic acid and vitamin B6 are some of the nutrients present in banana, which make banana an energetic fruit. The... -

When Harry Belafonte sang The Banana Song , he wasn’t the first to sing praises of the humble banana. The fruit – that comes in yellow, green and red varieties – has numerous health benefits, which have been documented and extolled for... -

  Making mashed bananas for babies is the easiest food to prepare. Bananas are easily available all through the season and make a nutritional meal for the baby right at home. Mashing bananas are easy and in case you are a first... -

I always had a tough time finding bananas in a ripened state in which I preferred them – either they were overripe or they were still green. Now, I have found a solution – I have learnt how to ripe bananas. So…what I have to do is have some... -

You must know how to store bananas as this technique can make bananas enjoyable than ever. Storing bananas is very easy. Bananas are also good for health as they rich in calcium and potassium. You may choose to consume them in whichever way you like. ... -

The first thing that comes to mind when you think banana is ‘boring’. But what if you could add chocolate to the banana? Interesting! Chocolate-covered bananas are a great dessert and learning how to make them is a breeze. ... -

Bananas are a popular brain fruit and being readily available, there are plenty of dishes, which can be made with this favorite of fruits. How and why are bananas good for your brain? Its good to keep your brains on high-octane with fruits and energy foods,... -

This is a question that confuses many who claim to know all about diets. Can you eat bananas when dieting? What diets allow you to eat bananas, and what diets forbid them?   Why do they say that you can’t eat bananas when dieting? ... -

People often ask me how do I make banana daiquri mix without alcohol. This fruit drink is actually made with rum and bananas and so I often get to hear this question. Where many people love to indulge in this amazing cocktail, there are people who would... -

Bananas are not really my favorite fruit but they sure are my husbands and I don’t think anyone knows better about the history of banana as food. Here are some interesting information I picked up on the history of banana from my husband.   ... -

I love bananas and banana split, they are big size all american indulgence. photo by Getty image Restaurant owner E.R. Hazard first concocted the divine dessert in 1907 in Willmington, Ohio. French, brits and other states claim it be... -

      Banana Berry Smoothie 4 cups of apple juice 1 cup frozen bananas 1/2 cup strawberries Instructions 1. Add everything into blender 2. Blend 3. Enjoy (Drinking, apple juice,... -

What do you know about banana tree seeds that makes the banana fruit different from all others? Banana tree is not a 'tree' rather it is a herb which has an upright pseudo-stem. Cut open a banana and look closely, you will find black colored specks... -

Did you know that there are many ways of peeling a banana and believe it or not, there are actually expert advices available on how to peel banana so that people can peel it without squashing the banana. If you learn how to peel... -

Knowing how to keep banana fresh would go a long way in helping you enjoy this delicious fruit for longer time. Bananas ripen faster in summer than in winter since heat hastens the ripening process. Nevertheless, there are some simple ways to keep b -

  What part of the banana is used to make banana oil?           Image Courtesy: i food.tv (Food Question) -

Wondering how to dry banana to store it for later use? Well, it is very simple as bananas dry quickly when compared to other fruits.  Dry bananas  can be conveniently carried along during camping or trekking trips. Let us see how to dry them easily at... -

You just bought a bunch of bananas a couple of days ago and now that you gravitate towards your fruit-basket for a banana-snack, you find the dismal banana peel oozing the over-ripe fruity liquid….not very inviting , is it? Pondering  ...”how do I keep... -

Wilmington, Ohio is the birthplace of the delicious dessert and it celebrates the Banana Split Festival every year in the honor of this dessert. This year the 16th annual Banana Split Festival will be held at J.W. Denver Williams Park.    ... -

Ripen raw bananas to desired fruitiness in order to enjoy this very popular fruit. Very often, it is difficult to get bananas with the right degree of ripeness and this is where the technique comes in handy. Let us examine the various steps of ripenening... -

By grace of Mother Nature, bananas are full of starch and it takes scanty time to make  good quality banana starch at home. Banana starch is mutipurpose and  you can use it in culinary preparations as a binding agent, thickening agent, etc. Have a look at... -

Wanna protect your bananas from getting bruised?? Then here is the newly created phallic shaped Banana Bunkers that I am sure will catch your attention (for more reasons than one!!!!) You would be quiet an innocent if you could look at... -

Banana Pudding!!! I always thought that banana is simply not my fruit, especially because of the effect it has on my diet!! But recently I had a piece of traditional banana pudding made by a friend’s Mom. That delicious dessert turned me into a banana... -

    You may have come across over ripe bananas quite a few times, but have you ever thought if you can use over ripe bananas . You don’t have to throw them way if they become over ripe, instead try some creative... -

What do you do when all of a sudden you realize you have bunches of bananas at home? It is very crucial to know how to freeze bananas in such a situation. Sometimes bananas are bought in abundance when they are available ripe and fresh (simply because you... -

If you love to have fruits and are looking for a new dessert recipe which is a combination of different fruits you should learn how to make strawberry banana smoothie. Making strawberry banana smoothie will help you to make your every day dessert interesting... -

Attractively carving a banana can make even the die hard Banana-hater enjoy the healthy fruit! Moreover, since bananas are soft, they can be easily carved. You can make designs like birds, flowers, fish, or whatever else that you like. They can even be carved... -

It is very difficult to ascertain how to preserve bananas for they get brown spots and rot easily if left outside for a long time. In addition, bananas cannot be refrigerated for a long time. This blog discusses some of the sure-shot ways of preserving... -

                     Bananas are always promoted as one of the most nutritional fruits of all times. But, have you ever wondered what vitamins and minerals are in bananas ? Read this blog to be fully aware of the nutritional value of bananas. ... -