Eating four of these a week can cut your kidney-cancer risk in half.

Yep, we're talking bananas. They're bursting with phenolic compounds that appear to thwart renal-cancer cells. And that's not all the monkey's favorite fruit brings to your body

Phenols -- plant-based substances linked to all sorts of health benefits, from cancer prevention to heart health -- aren't the only goodies that bananas have to offer. No doubt you already know about the super potassium stores in the yellow-skinned fruit (450 milligrams in one banana!). But they're also a good source of B vitamins like B6 and folate, plus calcium, magnesium, and vitamin C. (Learn how the B vitamins in bananas could help you get happy.)

Skip the Frappuccino. Make this EatingWell smoothie instead: Blueberry-Banana Batido.

Add flavor to fish or pork with a Banana-Orange Relish.

Go ahead: Enjoy this delicious, guilt-free dessert: Cocoa-Nut Bananas.