{"id":143775,"date":"2022-10-13T02:03:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-13T09:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/?p=143775"},"modified":"2022-10-12T16:58:11","modified_gmt":"2022-10-12T23:58:11","slug":"dont-throw-out-your-banana-peel-here-are-7-ways-to-use-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/dont-throw-out-your-banana-peel-here-are-7-ways-to-use-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Throw Out Your Banana Peel! Here Are 7 Ways To Use It"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
What is the first thing you do after peeling a banana? You throw away the peel because you have no need for the yellow skin, or so you thought. Bananas provide you with potassium, magnesium, fiber, vitamin B6, manganese, and vitamin C, but as it turns out, the peels exhibit impressive health benefits. In fact, you can use the peels to help whiten teeth, clear up acne, boost hair health, and much more. Learn about the best banana peel uses<\/strong> in this article!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The banana peel is the outer shell of the banana fruit. Every banana peel has some nutritional value<\/a>, but the nutritional profile may differ depending on the variety and maturity of the fruit. Generally speaking, the peel contains protein, fiber, amino acids, antioxidants, iron, and calcium. Additionally, the nutritional value and health benefits of the peel will vary depending on the fruit\u2019s maturity. Peels also contain phytochemicals and antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity, which benefit the teeth, skin, hair, and more. Read on to see how banana peels can benefit your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A 2015 study found that banana peels<\/strong> demonstrated antibacterial activity against bacteria that cause periodontal diseases, including gingivitis and periodontitis. The bacteria that banana peels were effective against were P. gingivalis <\/em> and A. actinomycetemcomitans. <\/em>This study, and other studies for that matter, haven\u2019t focused on directly applying banana peels to teeth. That said, practitioners of natural healing claim that rubbing the inside of a banana peel on your teeth is great for teeth and gum health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties in banana peels may help soothe the skin. According to research, the banana peel may relieve symptoms of inflammatory skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. Banana peels may also relieve bug bites<\/a>, skin irritations, and sunburns. Other studies indicate that the antimicrobial activity of banana peel may inhibit the growth of infection-causing bacteria. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Forget about messy shoe polish that may stain your towels, clothes, and skin. Banana peels are the all-natural shoe polish to keep your leather or faux leather shoes shiny and looking good. All you have to do is rub the inside of the peel on the shoes and watch the scuffs disappear. Buff and wipe any banana peel residue off your shoes with a soft cloth and your shoes will be ready for date night!<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are going to discard banana peels, don\u2019t simply toss them in the trash. Adding them to a compost bin<\/a>, or simply chopping them and burying them in the dirt, can help enhance your garden. If you don\u2019t want to bury them in the dirt, you can soak the banana peel in water for a day, and then pour that water into the soil. The banana peel water almost acts as natural fertilizer because the nutrients infuse into the water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A lot of beauty and skin care products contain banana or banana peel, or a tincture made from banana. The peels work to brighten and soften the skin because they contain vitamin E, which may help fade dark spots and scars. The potent antioxidants in the peels also work to protect against oxidative damage, which can accelerate aging. Cut the banana peels into smaller pieces and place them under your eyes<\/a> for 15-30 minutes. Rinse with an everyday cleanser and you\u2019ll notice the difference in your eye appearance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This sounds crazy, but it may be useful if you are ever in a survival situation, have a banana peel, and need clean water. Researchers noted that minced banana peels were able to remove lead and copper from river water. For that reason, researchers deemed banana peels a low-cost tool for purification, but more research is necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBanana Peels May Whiten Your Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Banana Peels Soothe Your Skin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Banana Peels Polish Your Shoes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Banana Peels Enhance Compost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Banana Peels Reduce Under Eye Puffiness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Banana Peels May Purify Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Banana Peels May Remove Warts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n