Why I Eat Banana Peels

Why Eating Banana Peels?

Like most other fruit skins, banana peels have more nutrients and fewer calories than the pulps. If you are watching calories, it is very beneficial to eat fruits with skins. Besides, there are certain nutrients contained in the skins, but not in the pulps.

Banana peel is a good source of potassium which helps in faster neuron impulses. Athletes involved in hard exercise may require larger quantities of potassium-rich foods. Newer evidence suggests that dietary potassium may play a role in decreasing blood pressure.

The fibrous part (cellulose) of banana peel helps clean the alimentary canal and prevents cholesterol accumulation in the walls.

Banana peels contain serotonin, a brain chemical for maintaining mood elevation. Banana peels also contain lutein, which is a powerful antioxidant important for eye health and helps prevent the retina of the eye from damage and degeneration.

Yet, many find banana peels taste awful and are unpleasant to eat. :(

('Ewww' is the right word if I have to chew banana peels one peel at a time and swallow them.)

I found the best way to enjoy them is using a bender to turn whole banana including peels into a delicious banana smoothie.

Ingredients

• One ripe banana with peel (get an organic banana so it's free of chemicals)
• One cup of soy milk (or milk)
• Ice cubes
• Honey (optional)
• Slice of lemon or lime (optional)

Organic banana from my garden

Directions

• Wash banana and cut it into several pieces.
• Put all ingredients in a blender.
• Start and quickly turn to high for 30 seconds or until smooth.

And here comes excellent banana smoothie.

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