This August 27 food holiday celebrates the most popular fruit in the United States, where each citizen eats over 100 bananas a year on average.

High in fiber and potassium, the banana is a healthy fruit that can prevent calcium loss, ulcers, high blood pressure, and certain kinds of cancer.

This food day was created to honor and appreciate bananas, highlighting their popularity and versatility as a fruit, and to encourages people to indulge in banana-related recipes like…

The day also raises awareness about challenges in banana farming, such as sustainability and the risks posed by diseases like Panama disease, which previously devastated the Gros Michel variety. The Cavendish banana, now the most common variety, has also faced threats, underlining the importance of preserving banana diversity and supporting sustainable farming practices.