Banana

Scientists’ Tip: Store Yellow Bananas at Room Temperature

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Gene-Editing Tech Could Keep Bananas Yellow​ Longer, Reduce Food Waste Table of Contents Gene-Editing Tech Could Keep Bananas Yellow​ Longer, Reduce Food Waste The Problem of Rapid Ripening GEiGS: A Genetic Approach Logistical Advantages ‌and Waste Reduction Ethical Considerations Future Availability Bananas, a staple in many households,⁣ are enjoyed ⁢for their sweet‌ taste and nutritional … Read more

Smoothies with seeds may improve glycemic control, study shows

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New research reveals that smoothies—especially those with blended seeds—may help regulate blood sugar, challenging long-standing dietary limits and opening the door to smarter nutritional guidance. Study: Not just a health kick: time to re-evaluate the role of smoothies in glycaemic response and healthy eating. Image Credit: Bon Appetit / Shutterstock In a recent perspective piece published in … Read more

‘I didn’t have lunch, just ate a banana’: Ashwani Kumar stumps Ravi Shastri after derailing KKR with record IPL debut

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There are many things that a banana can do. For instance, to give you enough fuel to become the first Indian cricketer in IPL history to bag four wickets on debut. Don’t believe us? Listen to Mumbai Indians’ latest crop of scouting, Ashwani Kumar. After earning Player of the Match for his stunning performance on … Read more

Eating a variety of plants helps infants build a stronger gut microbiome

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New research reveals that infants who eat a greater variety of plant foods develop a more mature gut microbiome, laying the foundation for better health and disease resistance later in life. Study: Dietary plant diversity predicts early life microbiome maturation. Image Credit: Pixel-Shot / Shutterstock *Important notice: medRxiv publishes preliminary scientific reports that are not peer-reviewed and, … Read more