On average, Mexicans consume 19.7 kilos of bananas per year. This fruit is essential in the diet given its low price, pleasant taste, availability throughout the year and its nutritional value. Even its peel, which is edible, is full of nutrients and benefits for your health.
The nutritional value of banana peels is high. It provides potassium, iron, vitamin B6, C, K. They are also rich in antioxidants, manganese, fiber, biotin and copper, according to information from the National Institute of Forestry, Agricultural and Livestock Research of Mexico. In the kitchen: A banana peel is used to make a flour used to prepare cakes and various other dishes, the food is made from the rind of the dwarf or green banana, and the one made with the rind of green flour also contributes numerous health benefits including improved bowel function and weight loss aid.
For warts: One of the home remedies to eliminate unsightly warts is with the banana peel. The best ones are green or slightly yellow / green. Moisture softens the wart, allowing its enzymes to kill viruses; all you have to do is cover the wart with a piece of the peel, when it dries, replace the banana skin. Repeat the process as many times as necessary.Itching, redness and sores on the skin: Placing banana peels on the irritated area helps reduce itching, softens and hydrates the skin and brings immediate relief. They also help speed up wound healing, which has regenerative properties