Split ends, scientifically known as trichoptilosis, occur when the hair shaft becomes weak, dry, and frayed, causing the ends ...

High-protein snacks can satisfy hunger between meals and provide nutrients as part of an overall healthy diet. High-protein snacks have been shown to have positive effects on blood sugar while also ...

It can be quite annoying when you suddenly find yourself with a bunch of overripe bananas and have no idea what to do with them. Bananas ripen fast, especially in Nigeria’s warm climate ...

Bananas can be notoriously tricky to keep ripe in your kitchen, often being stubbornly green before rapidly turning brown and becoming overripe. The dilemma with bananas is that their stems emit ...

Apples, bananas, and kiwis are considered the best fruits for the job as they all release ethylene gas, a natural hormone that fruits produce to ripen. The gas causes fruits to soften and change ...

This gas speeds up ripening, which is why bananas seem to go from just right to overripe overnight—especially when stored with other fruits that release ethylene, like apples and avocados.

It is impossible to imagine what went through playwright Alex Mukulu's mind when he wrote his theatrical classic 30 Years of Bananas. But what is clear is that his play is a criticism of Uganda's ...

Papaya, rich in vitamins and antioxidants, supports hair growth in both raw and ripe forms. Raw papaya, loaded with enzymes, cleanses the scalp and promotes nutrient absorption. Ripe papaya ...

This is largely due to their tendency to ripen much faster than other fruits, which can be both good and bad, depending on your needs. To speed up the ripening process of bananas, some shoppers ...

Another sound use for ripe bananas is banana cake. If you have ever been disappointed with the flavour before, then you can be sure it is because the cake was made with under-ripe fruit.