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Health Benefits Of Banana Peels

We all know that bananas are very healthy and nutritious. That is why, we include the plump fruit in our diet to stay active, energetic and healthy. However, did you know that banana peels are also healthy for the body? It might be surprising to hear, but banana peel which we throw-off has numerous health benefits.

Banana peel is rich in Vitamins B6, B12, magnesium and potassium. The peel is also rich in many nutrients and carbohydrates. If your sugar levels is down, you can have the banana peel. Open the banana and leave the peel till it turns black. You can have this peel to increase sugar levels in the body and boost energy.

It might be surprising to know that the banana peel is also used for oral care. To get white and shiny teeth naturally, many people rub the fresh banana on their face to get rid of pimples and reduce the dark scars naturally.

Moreover, banana peels are also used in cooking. The peels are widely used as an ingredient to prepare snacks, side dishes etc in Southern states of India. Often banana peel is used to tender the chicken pieces and marinate them. Here are the amazing health benefits of banana peel which you must know.

Health Benefits Of Banana Peels:

White Teeth

White Teeth

To get white teeth naturally, rub banana peel on the teeth every day for about a week to get sparkling white teeth naturally.

Remove Warts

Remove Warts

Banana peel benefits the health as it helps remove warts and prevent them from coming again. Rub the peel or leave the peel on the area overnight to reduce the wart.

Cooking

Cooking

Instead of throwing the banana peel in the bin, use it for cooking purposes.

Treat Pimples

Treat Pimples

Rubbing banana peel with honey is the best home remedy to treat pimples and reduce its scars from the face.

Wrinkles

Wrinkles

Banana peel also benefits the skin as it has anti-ageing antioxidants. Banana peel keeps the skin hydrated so apply it to tighten the skin and improve its elasticity.

Pain Relief

Pain Relief

Banana peel provides a soothing effect to the pain in the body. If you have some pain, apply banana peel with an essential body oil. Massage and leave for 15 minutes to get instant relief.

Psoriasis

Psoriasis

This is yet another health benefit of banana peels. It reduces itchiness and quickly heal psoriasis.

Treat Bug Bites

Treat Bug Bites

Bug bites can be really itchy and become sore too. Massage the bite affected skin with banana peel to get relief.

UV Protection

UV Protection

Banana peel is often known for reducing the chances of cataracts. To sooth tired burning eyes, keep a banana peel on the eyes to get relief.

Cleaning

Cleaning

The banana peels are also used for home cleaning purposes. You can use it to clean shoes, leather, and silver.

Story first published: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 13:13 [IST]
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