Bananas are among the commonest and easily accessible fruits we have around. Scientifically, the fruit has been proven to have a lot of health benefits. Healthline asserts that bananas have at least five benefits: helps improve blood sugar, rich in nutrients, aids weight loss, supports heart health and may help improve kidney health. In addition to all of these benefits, it is important to also learn that banana peels can be of immense value to your home in these five proven ways:
Firstly, banana peels are very effective in fighting constipation and indigestion. If you struggle with either of the two, all you need to do is scrap the inside of the peel to eat or eat the peel. According to MedicineNet, the banana peel is edible so no one has to worry before consuming it. Just rinse and eat!
Dr. Vinod Katiboina stated in his article for MedicineNet that banana peels can help a lot in controlling insomnia and promoting sleep. Anyone who is struggling to sleep only has to dice a few peels and boil. Sieve the water and drink moderately.
In addition, there are scientific proofs to back it up that banana peels may reduce the risk of cancer. They are rich in polyphenols, carotenoids and other antioxidants that protect the body from cancer-causing free radicals. This implies that consuming more banana peels can help reduce the risk of cancer.
Furthermore, banana peels can help treat acne and pimples. This is possible because of the vitamin C content it has. To get the best effect, one should wash the face and dry it with a clean towel. Scrap the inside of the banana peel and rub on the affected area. Leave it for a minimum of 15 minutes before washing off with water. For best result, it should be repeated twice a day. Over the years, this has been proven to be very effective.
Finally, although not proven scientifically, many believe that banana peels may help in the whitening of the teeth. To achieve this result, one has to rub the inside of banana peels for about three minutes after brushing. This also has to be done frequently in the days of the week.
In conclusion, without mincing words, banana peels are not just waste products after consuming the banana. They are just as important as the fruit. Endeavour to try out these proven ways.
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