Tag: banana
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QuickCheck: Do Humans Share 60% of Our DNA with Bananas?
Introduction: The two very different organisms, one surprising commonality The idea that humans share a large chunk of DNA with a banana may sound bizarre at first. After all, a banana grows on a plant and we walk on two legs, talk, and think in complex ways. Yet scientists sometimes cite an intriguing stat: humans…
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Bananas Could Be Undermining Your Smoothie’s Health Benefits
Bananas and the Hidden Cost of Smoothie Convenience What you blend into a smoothie matters just as much as what you blend it with. A recent study published in the Royal Society of Chemistry’s journal Food and Function highlights a surprising factor in nutrient absorption: the enzyme polyphenol oxidase (PPO), naturally present in many fruits…