Eating a banana peel will do this to your body
First Published | Sep 7, 2020, 3:21 PM ISTBanana peel is the best solution for a number of health problems. It can fight against depression, insomnia, cardiovascular diseases and many other diseases
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You may have never thought about it, but banana peels have many health benefits. The thick outer texture of this fibrous fruit is loaded with nutrients that fight against depression, insomnia, cardiovascular disease, and the list goes on.
undefinedOf course, you must be thinking how to include this into your diet. Believe it or not, it’s quite simple. You can fry, boil or bake them in the oven.
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Heat tears down the toughness of the peel and makes it easy enough to blend it in drinks such as tea or smoothies. Alternatively, you can just season them and eat it hot off the pan.Before we proceed, we’d like to give you a word of caution. Eat only organic banana peels as the inorganic ones may have pesticide on them.
undefinedBut before we talk about eating and using them, let’s dig into why you should eat a banana peel: Helps you fight mood disorders
undefinedBanana peels are rich in serotonin, a chemical that’s responsible for keeping your mood balanced. A lack of this chemical causes depression, so make sure that your body is generating enough of this feel good chemical.
undefinedImproves digestion: Doctors often prescribe bananas because it is fibrous and helps in emptying and cleaning the digestive tract. However, your gut will become really strong if you throw in some banana peels into your meal plan too because of the fibre content.
undefinedLowers cholesterol: Banana peel is loaded with soluble fiber which helps in lowering bad cholesterol.
undefinedGreat for eyesight: The skin of a banana contains lutein which helps in seeing at night. Also, the peel helps in preventing cataracts.
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