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Date: October 27, 2025Davis discovered that adding a banana to your smoothie may drastically reduce the absorption of flavanols — powerful compounds linked to heart and brain health. The culprit is polyphenol oxidase (PPO), an enzyme abundant in bananas that interferes with flavanol availability. In experiments, banana-based smoothies cut flavanol absorption by 84% compared to…
Not that these practices aren’t great ways to relieve and manage stress, but since they sort of “steal the spotlight,” if you will, diet is often overlooked as part of the stress-fighting picture.
A new California law helps consumers figure out whether toxic elements are in their baby food. Graphic: Consumer Reports
A European Region of Gastronomy for 2026, Crete’s cuisine is defined by simplicity. Head to Chania and its wild backcountry to sample dishes rooted in the soul of Greece’s largest island — from snail stew and bougatsa pastries to mizithra cheese and honey.