(Holistic Living Tips) The
benefits of bananas are well known, but the potent properties of their peel are
no less important. We all throw it away after eating the banana, but people in
some countries, such as India use the nutritional benefits of the banana skin
by eating it for decades.
Here is now to use the banana
peel:
01. Banana peel for teeth
whitening
Rub your teeth with the inner side
of a banana peel every day for two weeks. Soon you will notice the positive
results.
02. Remove skin warts
If you have skin warts, this
problem can be solved with a banana peel. Not only you will remove them with
it, but also you will prevent their appearance in the future. Place a banana
peel piece over the wart on your skin and fix it with a bandage. Let it sit
overnight. Continue to do this process until you totally remove the wart.
03. Acne and wrinkle-free
The banana is excellent for total
skin care. The reason is the present antioxidants and anti-aging
characteristics. Bananas hydrate and nourish the skin. Rub the banana peel on
the skin, particularly in the irritated and problematic areas. Let it sit for
30 minutes.
04. Curing psoriasis
Unfortunately, this skin disease
can’t be totally cured with banana peel, but it can soothe the symptoms of
psoriasis.
05. Banana peel as an
analgetic
Rub painful spots on your body
with a banana peel. It is an excellent analgetic.
06. Banana peel
for losing weight
You already know that bananas
contain potassium. But did you know that a great deal of that potassium is
present in banana peel? It can contain around 40% of the potassium.
This mineral is needed if you want
to lose weight. It boosts metabolism, so you burn more calories and muscles
have enough energy. If you have energy, you can be more active.
However, banana peels contain many
other things, such as antioxidants, fiber, B-vitamins, vitamin A.
Fiber is more present in the peel,
than in the banana itself. Fiber keeps you full for a longer period.
Now you know that banana peels
have some seriously awesome weight-loss benefits. And really, it’s not as
strange as it sounds. Give the banana peel recipe below a go and you’ll
wonder why the heck you’ve been tossing the skins in the trash your entire
life.
Bananas Skins with
Black-Eyed Peas:
.4 green banana peels.1 teaspoon turmeric
.Salt
.2 teaspoons coconut oil
.½ c black-eyed peas (if using fresh, soak overnight)
.½ teaspoon mustard seeds
.2 tablespoons unsweetened grated coconut
.Juice of one lime
01. Chop peels into small pieces
and boil in water with turmeric and dash of salt. To prevent sap from sticking
to your pot, add a few drops of oil to the water. Bring to a boil, and then
simmer until skins are tender. Drain, reserving water for a later use (we like
to use it to cook rice or as a base for soup).
02. If using fresh black-eyed peas,
boil until tender. If using canned, rinse and drain beans.
03. Heat coconut oil in skillet or
frying pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cook until they begin to
pop.
Add boiled peels and black-eyed
peas, stir, and cook for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in coconut.
Add salt to taste and finish with lime juice. Serve.
Green or yellow banana
peel?
Cancer fighting characteristics
are more present in ripe bananas and they can help your body create white blood
cells.
But if you want to lose
weight, green peels are better because they contain more probiotics. Probiotics
help your digestive health. Also, it has been shown that green peels increase
the levels of serotonin and dopamine.
I know it would be hard for you to
eat the peel, but there are some ways you can do that.
For example, make a smoothie. Throw away both
ends of the peel and put it in a blender, adding some coconut milk, cinnamon,
ice, and any other ingredient you like. If you choose this method, use yellow
peels because they have a banana flavor and are sweeter.
The other option for ripe bananas
is tea.
To prepare the tea, remove the ends and boil the peel in a pot for about 10
minutes. Strain it and enjoy your banana tea. If you want your tea sweeter, add
a little honey.
However, green bananas are better
for cooking.
You can use green banana peels to prepare chutneys or curries, or even use them
instead of potatoes. The only thing you need is being creative. Feel free to
get creative.
Buy organic bananas and clean them
thoroughly before using.
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