Medically reviewed by Jonathan Purtell, RDN Key Takeaways Eating bananas regularly increases your daily fiber intake, which helps keep stools soft and easy to pass. Bananas contain prebiotic fiber ...

Bananas are usually readily available, portable, and easy to digest. They’re part of the BRAT diet (that’s Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, and Toast) for gastrointestinal issues for that last reason, and ...

Bananas are one of the most popular fruits, both because of their great taste, their convenience, and their many health benefits. But they are also a fruit you may not put a lot of thought into, so ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’re like me, bananas are probably one of those foods you don’t think twice about. It’s easy to grab ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Bananas are usually readily available, portable, and easy to digest. They’re part of the BRAT diet ...

If you’re like me, bananas are probably one of those foods you don’t think twice about. It’s easy to grab when running out the door (late for something yet again), sweet enough to feel like a treat, ...

Until the 1950s. the most popular commercial banana variety in the world was the Gros Michel, which was affectionately known as “Big Mike.” Due to Panama wilt, a fungus disease, it was virtually wiped ...