If we knew all the properties contained in the peels and crusts of fruits and vegetables we eat, we would never throw anything away! Some are edible and others can just be thrown out. This article will explain some of the amazing things you can use banana peels for. You will want to think twice before ever throwing them away again.

Nutritional value of banana peels

Bananas are one of the most popular types of fruit in the world. They can be cooked in hundreds of different ways and the kids love them.

What you may not know is that the peel is completely as nutritious as the contents and contains a lot of iron, potassium, B, C and K vitamins.  And as if that were not enough, they also contain large amounts of magnesium, fiber, antioxidants and copper. 

For best results,  try to choose only organic fruits, to avoid exposing your body to dangerous substances  such as pesticides and fertilizers, which were used during cultivation.

Banana peels: properties and uses

So you have been missing out on the beneficial things about banana peels all along. But once you learn about their many properties, you will never think about throwing them in the trash again.

Improved intestinal health

If you suffer from constipation or other bowel problems, banana peels will provide you with all the fiber you need. Yes, you achieve this by eating them. They are not toxic and you will not get sick.

Start by trying a little bit. It will help improve your digestion and you can say goodbye to sluggish stomach.

Treats headaches

Take the inside of the peel and place it directly on your forehead or temples. Let it work for a few minutes. Use some gauze or tape to hold it in place.

Just sit back and let it do its job.

Protects your vision

To take advantage of this property, you need to eat the peel. Their high content of beta-carotene (which gives them their characteristic color) improves the health of the eyes. Vitamin A is really good for protecting the retina.

Lowers cholesterol

If your recent blood test showed a high cholesterol level, start eating bananas – including the peel!

The peels have properties that remove fat from the arteries.  They are recommended for those with  high blood pressure  due to their high content of potassium.

Treatment of skin problems

Have you ever had a terrible bruise from an injury? You can take advantage of the properties of a banana peel to treat bruises. Just place the inside of the peel in contact with the damaged area and tie it tightly with a bandage.  Let it work all day.

If you suffer from psoriasis, we recommend using a banana peel to relieve the dryness and itching associated with this condition. Rub the inside of a banana peel on the affected area twice daily.

Banana peels are also helpful if you have  acne. If your skin is irritated and inflamed by acne, rub a banana peel on the affected area  and rinse it with warm water before going to bed every night. 

Reduce the appearance of wrinkles and warts

Banana peels one of the best home-agents against wrinkles and lin j is. but it must be used consistently.

Every night before going to bed, rub the affected areas with the inside of a banana peel and let it dry without rinsing. Your skin will be left with a soft and smooth feeling.

If you have a wart that you would like to remove, take the peel from a green or light yellow banana.  The enzymes will safely destroy the ugly increase without hurting you.

Just rub the affected area gently with the inside of a banana peel. Repeat as many times as necessary.

Get in a better mood

Banana peels contain good amounts of tryptophan.  This amino acid helps promote the production of serotonin, also known as “happiness hormone”.

It helps regulate the mood and if its level goes low enough, symptoms like depression and irritability can be seen.

Eating two banana peels a day for three days in a row can increase the body’s serotonin level by 16%.

Other uses

In addition to the uses we have already mentioned, here are a few more ways you can take advantage of banana peels:

• You can soothe the discomfort of insect bites (like mosquitoes and ants).
• Bleach your teeth.
• Reduce the incidence of scars.
• Remove dark spots from the skin.
• Strengthen your bones.
• Help your body absorb more calcium.
• Polish shoes.
• Polish silverware.
• Make better compost.
• Fertilize plants.
• Reject pests like rose aphids.
• Reduce rashes.
• Attracting butterflies.
• Remove splinters from the skin.
• Polish the leaves on houseplants.
• Catch moths.