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Banana Bliss: Health Benefits Across Ripeness Stages

Bananas are among the most popular fruits worldwide, loved for their convenience, taste, and nutritional value. But did you know that bananas’ health benefits vary depending on their ripeness? In this article, you will explore bananas’ different ripeness stages and delve into their specific health benefits.  Identifying banana ripeness Identifying the ripeness of a banana ...

Viena Abdon

Ripe bananas.

Why Food Is the Best Medicine

Many Chinese believe that food is the best medicine and that essential food, such as potatoes and nuts, are what we need most to maintain good health. A Tokyo University study examined the relationship between food and cholesterol and determined that sweet potatoes work ten times better than 130 other foods at reducing cholesterol levels. Two ...

Audrey Wang

Stuffed sweet potatoes on a baking tray.

Sweet Potato Recipe Ideas

Sweet potatoes can be a delicious healthy part of anyone’s diet. They contain more potassium than bananas, the “go-to” food for people wanting to increase their dietary intake of this mineral. Studies have shown that increasing potassium intake leads to lower blood pressure. It can also increase insulin sensitivity, which is good news for people ...

Mikel Davis

Whole and cut sweet potatoes.