Category: banana

World’s 1st Genetically Modified Banana Sent for Approval

Australian researchers have developed the first genetically modified (GM) banana in the world and now await official approval from food authorities to produce and sell the banana crops on a large scale. The Cavendish variety of bananas known as QCAV-4 was engineered by scientists at Australia’s Queensland University of Technology (QUT), and is a major…


The Family Table: Love Is a Batch of Grandma Edith’s Banana Cookies

Submitted by Teresa Todt, Illinois My Grandma Edith’s home was warm and inviting. But what I remember most are the mouthwatering smells coming from her oven. I recall fondly the knotty pine paneling on the walls in her kitchen and the large round table positioned in the middle of the room. On days I would…


Bananas: The Surprising Superfood for Fighting Cancer and Heart Disease

Banana contains plentiful potassium ions, dietary fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants. Delicious and nutritious, bananas are not only healthy snacks, but also great for preventing cancer, cardiovascular diseases, memory decline, and relieving anxiety. What can a banana a day do for the human body? 1. Cancer Prevention In a research report published in the International Journal of…


Eating Bananas This Way Can Help Weight Loss, Constipation, and Beauty

Bananas are a delicious and popular fruit containing nutrients such as dietary fiber and vitamin B, among others. Bananas are known to be effective in regulating intestinal health, improving constipation and beauty. One famous Japanese doctor also said eating bananas could help with weight loss when eaten in the way he suggested. Dr. Tsuneo Matsuike,…


Drawing a Peeled Banana: So Realistic You Would Eat It

Hyperrealistic drawing of a peeled banana. Credit: Marcello Barenghi (facebook.com/MarcelloBarenghi) * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List.” – Follow EpochTV on social media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/EpochTVus Twitter: twitter.com/EpochTVus Rumble: rumble.com/c/EpochTV Truth Social: truthsocial.com/@EpochTV Gettr: gettr.com/user/epochtv Gab: gab.com/EpochTV Telegram: t.me/EpochTV …


Back to Banana Basics

Are you in the mood for a prepackaged healthy snack? Or how about a slice of quick bread to accompany your morning cup of coffee? Look no further than the ubiquitous banana. Bananas are naturally sweet and nutritious, high in fiber, and rich in potassium, magnesium, and B and C vitamins. Best of all, bananas…


Looking for a Low-Calorie Snack? Make These Banana Bites

These bite-size frosty morsels of frozen banana, peanut butter and vegan chocolate make a perfect low-calorie snack or easy dessert. These banana bites store well in the freezer, so make some ahead and keep them on hand for those moments when you crave something sweet. Vegan Chocolate-Dipped Frozen Banana Bites Serves 24 Active Time: 30…


Need a Quick Bite? Making Banana Bread Doesn’t Require a Huge Time Commitment

I love banana bread, especially with chopped nuts and chocolate chips! It’s so good hot out of the oven or even sliced and toasted with butter the next day. It’s a dangerous thing to have on the counter; I can’t help saying, “Just one more slice.” Banana bread is considered a “quick bread.” There’s no…


Delicious Banana Rice Pudding

It’s hard to go wrong when you cook with fruits and whole grains. You don’t need to worry about precise measurements, cooking times or ingredient preparation. The recipe give you general guidelines, but if you do things a little differently, chances are your dish will still be delicious! 4 ripe bananas, sliced 2 cups cooked…


German Fisherman Catches Ultra-Rare Bright-Yellow Catfish That Looks Like Giant Banana

A professional angler from Germany reeled in a rare bright-yellow wels catfish—like a giant, writhing banana with gills—while fishing with his twin brother on a lake in the Netherlands. The fisherman from Duisburg, Martin Glatz, on Oct. 4 was testing out a new lure, and at first thought he’d hooked a fish “comparable to a…