In the hustle and bustle of daily life, finding a breakfast or snack that’s both quick to prepare and genuinely nourishing ...

Avocados and bananas are frequently compared for their potassium content, which is essential for heart health, muscle ...

Banner image: Radhavato Devi training an Indigenous woman to make sari with banana fiber. Image by Mintu Deshwara. Clothes sourced from plants could expand deforestation – or abate it.

Banana is one of the natural fibers of interest, and so are coconut, flax and hemp. Both Greer and Auburn University student Emma Drake worked on projects involving the banana fiber. The REU ...

Raw banana peels, often discarded, are nutritional powerhouses, packed with fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants. These peels ...

Because they are high in fiber and resistant starch, green bananas help with hunger control. “The greener the banana, the better for your health,” Schiff said.

For example, a candy bar with 14 grams of added sugar lacks the potassium, fiber and other nutrients found in a banana. The glycemic index (GI) measures how foods affect blood sugar levels.

(Right) Banana fibre can be crafted into decorative items, adding a natural and sustainable touch to home decor. Cheng’s verandah is what you would imagine an artist’s haven to look like.

We tell the story of the organisation's founder, Simon Tugumisirize, who received a UN medal in 2018 for his campaign on banana fibre value addition. Thank you for reading Nation.Africa Show plans ...