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25 Wonderful Uses of Bananas

Banana is among one of the most important fruit crops of the world. It is grown in tropical regions of the world. It is cherished worldwide for its flavor, nutritional value, and availability throughout the year. They are native to Southeast Asia and grown in many of the warmer areas of the world. If you are wondering why, one should eat a banana. Then, here we have a whole bucket of information for you.

Origin of Banana

Bananas and banana slices in a plate on a black chopping Board with a knife.
Bananas and banana slices in a plate on a black chopping Board with a knife.

Bananas are thought to have been cultivated in Southeast Asia. After the discovery of America, bananas were brought from the Canary Islands to the New World. Their cultivation increased until bananas became a staple foodstuff in many regions, and in the 19th century, they began to appear in the markets of the United States. However, Cavendish bananas are by far the most common variety imported by non-tropical countries, which account for about 85 per cent of all banana cultivation worldwide.

Bananas
Bananas

Banana plants thrive naturally on deep, loose, well-drained soils in humid tropical climates, and they are grown successfully under irrigation in such semi-arid regions as southern Jamaica. The first crop matures within 10 to 15 months, and the fruit production is more or less continuous. Desirable commercial bunches of bananas consist of nine hands or more and weigh 22–65 kg. About three hundred or more bunches are produced annually on one acre of land and harvested before they fully ripen on the plant.

What are the nutritional benefits of bananas?

Midsection of young african american woman putting banana peel in compost bin at home
Midsection of young african american woman putting banana peel in compost bin at home

Is eating bananas beneficial for you? If the answer is Yes! A wide variety of health benefits are associated with the curvy yellow fruit. Bananas are high in pectin and potassium and are a form of fibre. They are also a way to get magnesium and vitamins C and B6.

Bananas are rich in antioxidants, which can protect from free radicals of sunlight that can harm your skin. Bananas are also good for your heart. They contain potassium, a mineral and an electrolyte, which carries a small electric charge. As such, potassium sends an electric signal to nerve cells that keep the heart beating and muscles contracting; it maintains a healthy water balance in your cells.

In 2020, according to a preliminary report by the United Nations, they observed bananas provide a slew of health benefits and are one of the world’s most popular fruits. Bananas are rich in fibre, which can help keep you regular. One banana can provide nearly 10% of your daily fibre requirement. In general, bananas are a great weight-loss food because they taste sweet and are filling, which helps curb cravings.

Almond banana smoothie with oat flakes.
Almond banana smoothie with oat flakes.

Some evidence suggests that moderate consumption of bananas may be protective against kidney cancer. Women eating four to six bananas a week halved their risk of developing kidney cancer. Bananas are not that rich in calcium, but they are still helpful in keeping bones strong. These are non-digestive carbohydrates that produce digestive-friendly probiotics and enhance the body’s ability to absorb calcium. 

What are the uses of bananas?

 Used as a Fertilizer

Bananas are a wonderful source of nutrients that can be used to fertilize the soil. Bananas contain high levels of potassium, phosphorus, and calcium. These essential nutrients encourage healthy plant growth, which is why feeding your plant with it is a great choice.

First, you’ll need to collect your banana peel. Once you have it, cut it into small pieces—the smaller, the better, because the tiny size will ensure quicker decomposition.

Afterwards, spread the peels on the soil around your plants; or, you can bury the peels in the soil, and this would also be helpful to the soil. As they decompose, they release nutrients into the ground and feed your plants through their roots. Now, water the area where you placed the peels. Water will help the decomposition process go faster. A banana peel decomposes readily, releasing vital nutrients into the soil.

One thing to keep in mind is always keep your banana peels small. Smaller pieces easily decompose. Add organic materials, such as dried leaves, yard waste, and kitchen scraps, to the peels. Mix all the ingredients in your compost pile, and make sure you add some water to keep the mix moist but not wet. Every few weeks, turn the compost to introduce air, which enhances the decomposition process.

It can take several weeks or months for composting to take place. You can use your compost when it is ready, simply mix it into the soil.

Use as a first aid

Banana peel can be used as a first aid because of the presence of antioxidants, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. You can apply the peel against poison ivy rash, sunburn, or bug bite for instant relief from itch. Also, frozen banana peels may help alleviate headache pain or draw out splinters when placed on the affected area.

Reducing Wrinkles

Banana is among the most easily available kitchen ingredients that work wonders for your skin. The amount of silica in bananas can help increase collagen production, the natural proteins that help keep skin hydrated and smooth. It contains nutrients like potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and traces of vitamin A. It helps in the restoration of lost collagen via silica. Thus, it reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Making a face mask

Banana peel can be beneficial for your skin’s health because of the presence of various vitamins and electrolytes. Both banana peel and cornstarch have many beauty benefits. Banana, one of the most popular fruits, is rich sources of potassium and also contains Vitamin C and B6.

How to make a banana peel face mask?

  • First, take a banana and peel it.
  • Then, take the banana peel and cut it into small pieces.
  • Take a pan and add a cup of water.
  • Add the pieces of banana peel to the pan.
  • After that, add a tablespoon of rice to the pan.
  • Let the ingredients boil for about 10-12 minutes.
  • Once the ingredients have boiled, switch off the flame and keep the pan aside.
  • After the ingredients have slightly cooled down, then, add them to your electric mixer-grinder.
  • Grind both the ingredients well until you get a smooth mixture.
  • Next, using a strainer, strain the mixture into a bowl. By following this step, you can easily remove the remaining chunks of ingredients that have not been ground.
  • In the bowl, add a tablespoon of cornstarch.
  • Then, add half a tablespoon of lemon juice.
  • Mix all the ingredients well.
  • Add one teaspoon of powdered milk.
  • Combine the ingredients well and pour the mixture into a jar.
  • Now, you can apply the face mask immediately or you can use it at your convenience by storing it in the refrigerator for a maximum of 7 days.

Use as a body scrub

Bananas may not be a fruit or ingredient you associate with facial scrubs or skincare in general, but you cannot neglect the fact that the skin loves it. Banana consists of high levels of antioxidants, which have an impact on the skin for achieving a healthy natural balance.

Ingredients for making the scrub:

  • ½ -1 ripe banana (depending on size)
  • 3 tbsp plain natural yogurt (Greek style yogurt may be used)
  • 2-3 squares chocolate (dark is best)
  • 1 tbsp salt (not too coarse)

Instructions:

  • Melt the chocolate in the microwave safe bowl. It is only a few squares, so melt gently in order not to burn it. Try 10-15 second intervals checking it. When fully melted remove from microwave.
  • Add the yogurt and mix well.
  • Mash the banana in the other bowl.
  • Don’t over mash or it will be too runny in consistency.
  • When bananas are ready, add the chocolate mix and stir to a smooth consistency.
  • Add the salt and gently mix it in.

How to use:

Apply to a cleansed face and neck in small circular movements, avoiding the eye area. Leave on for 10 minutes and remove with warm water. Splash with cold water and pat the skin dry.

Polishing your silverware

There are a few all-natural recipes for cleaning silver, but this is my preferred method for jewelry. It is great for small and delicate pieces but won’t work as well on heavily tarnished large pieces like silverware or dishware.

Blend: Toss a few banana peels in the blender with just a bit of water to make a paste. It won’t be pretty, but it will work!

Scrub: With a soft cloth or toothbrush, begin to work the paste around your silver piece.

Wash: Dip the silver into a water bath and work off any remaining paste. Pat dry with a clean cloth.

Reduces Puffiness

Banana Peel is rich in antioxidants, fibre, fatty acids, and several minerals such as iron, potassium, and zinc, which can help brighten your skin and reduce wrinkles. It can also help in curing skin inflammation and even act as a moisturizer, thus hydrating your skin. Bananas or banana peels combined with milk, cornstarch, or lime juice can reduce inflammation and sebum (oil) that may add to the formation of acne. It can also work well on lightening age spots and acne scars.

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Hair Mask

Banana is an excellent source of vitamins, magnesium, potassium, and silicon. Silicon compounds (like silica) strengthen the cuticle layer of hair by aligning the tile like components of the outer layer. This provides hair protection from damage and makes the hair shine. It also conditions your mane, improving hair hydration, and replenishes damaged hair endings, making your tresses soft and bouncy.

Ingredients:

  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon coconut milk

Instructions:

  1. Mash the banana in a bowl.
  2. Add the coconut oil and coconut milk, and mix the ingredients into a creamy paste.

How to apply:

  • Shampoo and dry your hair before you apply this hair mask. Make sure it is 70% dry.
  • Section your hair and start applying the mask from the roots to the tips.
  • Make sure to cover your entire scalp and all your hair.
  • Put on a shower cap and let it sit for 30 minutes.
  • Wash your hair with water and shampoo it as usual.

Fruit Smoothie

A banana smoothie is a delicious and nutritious drink that can be made in a few minutes with simple ingredients. Some popular banana smoothie combinations are honey-banana, berry-banana, chocolate-banana, and almond-banana.

Ingredients:

  • 2 medium ripe bananas (room temperature)
  • 1 ½ cups ice
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt*
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup milk or non-dairy milk (like almond, oat or coconut milk)
  • Optional mix-ins: 1 tablespoon peanut butter, ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 to 2 tablespoons coconut

Instructions:

Place all ingredients in a blender, breaking the banana into pieces (start with ½ cup milk, then increase as necessary). Blend until creamy and frothy, stopping and scraping down the sides as necessary. If desired, garnish with banana slice and toasted coconut. Serve immediately or store in a covered jar in the refrigerator for 2 days.

Banana Bread

What is the great way to make a perfect banana bread? The only fine way is to make your bread using ripe bananas. Bananas that are soft and have lots of small black & brown spots on the yellow banana peel. Hard unripe green, or yellow bananas have too much starch and are not very appetizing. In contrast, ripe bananas are sweeter, softer, and have much more delicious banana flavour.

Ingredients:

  • Bananas (RIPE & large sized) – 345 grams – Use exactly 1 1/2 cups of mashed ripe bananas for the best results.
  • 8 Tablespoons – Unsalted Butter (softened) – 115 grams
  • 2 – Large Eggs – 114 grams – Not extra-large or jumbo eggs.
  • 1 Cup – White Granulated Sugar – 200 grams – If you want a slightly “richer” taste, you should use 1/2 cup of light brown sugar & 1/2 cup of white granulated sugar.
  • 2 Cups – All Purpose Flour – 240 grams
  • 1 Teaspoon – Vanilla Extract – 5 mL
  • 1 Teaspoon – Baking Soda – 5 grams
  • 1 Teaspoon – Baking Powder – 4 grams
  • 1/2 Teaspoon – Salt – 3 grams
  • 1 Cup – Chocolate Chips, Chopped Walnuts

Instructions:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Mash bananas with a fork.
  • Soften butter in a microwave. FYI – I semi-melt the butter for better mixability.
  • Stir bananas, butter, eggs & sugar together in a large mixing bowl. Mix until fully blended.
  • Mix in the remaining ingredients. Stir until the batter is fully mixed.
  • Sprinkle chopped walnuts and chocolate chips.
  • Pour the finished batter into a nonstick bread pan. Smooth out the top of the batter within the bread pan.
  • Bake in the oven for 65-70 minutes at 325 degrees F or until golden brown.
  • Take out of oven and let the banana bread cool down in the bread pan for 10 minutes.
  • After 10 minutes, remove the banana bread from the bread pan. Place the banana bread on a cooling rack in order to completely cool.

 Banana peel Tea

Banana tea is made by boiling a whole banana in hot water, removing it, and drinking the remaining liquid. Most people drink this banana-infused tea with a dash of cinnamon or honey to improve its flavour. Finally, it’s most commonly enjoyed at night to aid sleep. It provides antioxidants, potassium, and magnesium, which may support heart health, aid sleep, and prevent bloating.

  • Fill a pot with 2–3 cups (500–750 ml) of water and bring it to a boil.
  • Gently rinse a whole banana under running water to remove dirt and debris.
  • Leaving the peel on, slice off both ends.
  • Add the banana to the boiling water.
  • Reduce the heat and allow it to simmer for 15–20 minutes.
  • Add cinnamon or honey (optional).
  • Remove the banana and divide the remaining liquid into 2–3 cups.

 Banana Yogurt

The sweetness of the banana puree means that there is no need for any added sugars in this recipe, making it a healthier option than many store-bought flavoured yogurts.

Ingredients:

  • 2 bananas
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • 375ml (1½ cups) natural Greek yoghurt

Instructions:

  1. Add the banana, peanut butter and cinnamon to a blender and blend until smooth
  2. Add the banana puree to a mixing bowl and fold in the yoghurt until mixed through.

 Banana Pudding

Everyone needs a good banana pudding recipe — and this one makes by far the easiest, most delicious banana pudding you’ll ever come across.

Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 egg, at room temperature
  • 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 4 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 box wafers
  • 4 large bananas, sliced (use ripe, but not overly ripe bananas)
  • Fresh whipped cream, for topping (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Add milk and cream to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring often.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and cornstarch until well blended.
  3. Spoon a little of the hot milk over the egg mixtures and whisk well. Repeat with another few spoonsful of the hot milk, to temper the eggs (bring their temperature up without “scrambling” them).
  4. Pour the egg mixture into the saucepan and continue to cook over medium low heat (don’t let it boil) for 5-8 minutes until thickened and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Once thickened, remove from the heat and stir in the butter, vanilla extract and salt.
  6. Pour the pudding through a sieve or fine mesh strainer into a container, to remove any lumps and make it silky smooth.
  7. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on top (to prevent a skin from forming on it). Refrigerate for an hour or more, until chilled. Stir well once chilled.
  8. To assemble the banana pudding, use a 9-inch square pan, a large bowl, trifle dish or individual dishes.
  9. Line the bottom of the pan with vanilla wafers. Top with sliced bananas, then ½ of the pudding mixture. Repeat with another layer, and end with a final layer of wafers (whole or crushed into pieces).
  10. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and place the assembled dessert in the fridge for 4-8 hours.
  11. Top with fresh whipped cream before serving, if desired.

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Banana Ice cream

A creamy, tropical-scented ice cream that requires no ice cream maker or ingredients other than the blackening fruit on your countertop. When you’ve got ripe bananas, this is one of the best ways to use them!

Ingredients:

  • 4 ripe peeled bananas
  • 1 tablespoon milk of choice or water
  • Mix ins: mini chocolate chips or chunks, peanut butter, Nutella swirl, cookie dough, etc

Instructions:

  1. Slice the bananas into 1/2-inch rounds, then freeze them on a baking sheet for 3 hours.
  2. Place the bananas in a food processor and process until smooth, stopping and scraping the bowl as necessary. It will take a while for the bananas to become fully smooth, so keep stopping and scraping until it comes together. It’s easiest to add 1 tablespoon milk of choice or water to help things blend, or you can wait a few minutes for the bananas to thaw a bit. Taste, and if you’d like it a bit sweeter you can add a few teaspoons of sugar or honey and blend again.
  3. Eat immediately, or freeze up to 2 hours for an even more scoopable texture. Keep in mind the ice cream is best the day it is made. If you store overnight, the ice cream becomes very icy: make sure to allow the ice cream to sit at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before serving.

Banana pancakes

Another mouth-watering treat combined with the benefits of banana. There’s nothing like a delicious, fluffy stack of pancakes in the morning. And these banana pancakes are some of the best around! They’re easy to make and taste amazing with a bit of cinnamon and banana flavour. Not only does the banana add flavour, but it also adds moisture and natural sweetness.

Instructions:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder aluminum-free
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup ripe banana mashed (about 1 ½ large)
  • 1 large egg
  • ¾ cup milk
  • Banana slices (for serving)
  • Maple syrup (or serving)

Instructions:

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. In another, larger bowl, beat the banana and egg together until blended. Whisk in the milk until combined, then whisk in the dry ingredients. The batter will be slightly lumpy.
  2. Heat a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. Using a ⅓-cup measuring cup, pour 3-4 circles of batter into the pan. Cook until the pancakes are puffed on top and golden brown on the bottom, 2-3 minutes, then flip and cook on the other side until risen and cooked through, 1-2 minutes more. Makes 8 pancakes.
  4. Serve with banana slices and maple syrup.

Banana Oatmeal

Oats are whole grain and a great source of complex carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants. The soluble fiber from oatmeal, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may help reduce the risk of heart disease. Oatmeal combines with sweetness of banana. An appetizing meal to start your day with.

Instructions:

  • 1/3 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1/3 cup milk of your choice
  • 2/3 cup water I like my oats a bit liquid – cut back to 1/2 a cup if you don’t
  • 1/2 banana very thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tbsp chia seeds
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract stirred in at end

Ingredients:

  • Start by combining rolled oats, water, and milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Slice a banana into VERY thin pieces, leaving just a few bigger chunks.
  • Walk away for a few minutes while the oatmeal heats.
  • Once it begins to steam or bubble, stir vigorously at times to “whip” the banana into the oats. The oats will take about 5 minutes on medium heat from start to finish to fully absorb the liquid. They’re done when they reach your desired consistency!
  • Stir in vanilla (and often pumpkin or cottage cheese) and pour into your bowl.
  • Add any toppings you like, such as almond or peanut butter dollops, nuts, granola, coconut, crumbled granola bars, or trail mix – with dark chocolate chips! Or check out all the combos listed below.

 Polishing Shoes

Banana peels are excellent at polishing leather. If this sounds like some kind of messy, questionable trick, it might help to know that there is an alternative to shoe polish. Bananas, as we know, are naturally filled with potassium. Surprisingly, potassium happens to be a key ingredient in commercial shoe polish to clean and shine leather!

It is observed that the natural oils and potassium in the banana soak into and nourish the leather, helping shoes last longer. Using banana peels to polish your shoes is easy — and maybe even less work than scrounging around for a tin of actual polish.

Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening is essentially the process of bleaching teeth to make them brighter. Rubbing a banana peel on your teeth works as an exfoliator to help remove surface stains. The word of mouth is you rub the inside of the peel on your teeth before or after brushing for a few minutes and whiter pearly whites in a few weeks.

  • Take the banana peel or pulp to brush your teeth.
  • Slowly brush your teeth with it for 2 to 3 minutes. Brushing your teeth in a circular motion can result better.
  • Rinse and gargle with lukewarm water.
  • Repeating this procedure for several times in a week can help you get a visible whitening of teeth.

 Ripening an avocado

Ripe bananas release a lot of ethylene, the hormone that triggers ripening in mature fruit, so placing one in a closed paper bag with your under-ripe avocados will speed up the process. First, fruits with a dark green to nearly black skin colour signal a ripe avocado. Second, look out for the skin’s texture — ripe avocados should be a bit rough and bumpy on the outside. Third, if the avocado gives when gentle pressure is applied, it should be perfect when sliced open.

 Banana stem soup

The banana tree is one of those few species where each part is used in some way, be it the leaves for eating food and the fruit eaten in the raw or ripe form or the flower or stem consumed in different ways. People use banana stems in various soups, stews, curries, stir-fries and other dishes. It is the part which is present inside the banana tree trunk. Banana stem is a rich source of fibre and helps in weight loss. Its high fibre content creates a feeling of satiation and hence reduces the food intake.

Ingredients:

  • Banana Stem – 3 cups chopped
  • Ghee or Clarified Butter – 2 tsp You can use butter as well
  • Green Chillies – 1 or 2 optional
  • Ginger Garlic Paste – 2 tsp grind 1 inch piece ginger and 4 cloves garlic together
  • Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper Powder to taste

Instructions:

  • Wash banana stem well. Cut it into thick slices. As you slice them into rounds you will find fibrous stuff. Remove it using your fingers. Just swirl and remove it. You can dispose the fibers.
  • Now chop them into chunks. Immerse them in cold water.

How to Make Soup in Pressure Cooker:

  • Heat ghee in a pressure cooker.
  • Add in banana stem. green chillies and ginger garlic paste. Stir fry for 4 to 5 mins.
  • Add water till the banana stem is completely immersed.
  • Now cover the pot and pressure cook for 4 to 5 whistles.
  • Turn off the heat and let the steam escape by itself.
  • Open the cooker and blend the banana stem using a stick blender.
  • Now strain the soup.
  • Add it in a pan and bring it to a boil. Boil for 4 to 5 mins.
  • Mix cornflour in water and add it in to thicken the soup.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve.

How to Make Soup in an Instant Pot:

  • Set the instant pot to sate mode.
  • Add ghee.
  • Add in banana stem. green chillies and ginger garlic paste. Stir fry for 4 to 5 mins.
  • Add water till the banana stem is completely immersed.
  • Now cover the pot and pressure cook for 20 mins.
  • Leave it so the pressure release by itself.
  • Open the cooker and blend the banana stem using a stick blender.
  • Now strain the soup.
  • Add it in a pan and bring it to an instant pot.
  • Set the instant pot to soup mode. Boil for 4 to 5 mins.
  • Mix cornflour in water and add it in to thicken the soup.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve.

Remedy for stomach ulcer

Bananas have long been recognised for their antacid effects that protect against stomach ulcers and ulcer damage. It will significantly suppress acid secretion if you add milk to it. They also contain a soluble fibre called hydrocolloid made with pectin that can help normalise movement through the digestive tract and ease constipation.

Eat three bananas a day to ease stomach ulcer pain. The nutrients in bananas, like potassium, magnesium, and enzymes, fight ulcer-causing bacteria. Peel, crush, blend, or eat dried bananas to help their efficacy. It quickly releases the beneficial enzymes. Bananas are effective because they are high in potassium, magnesium, manganese, fibre, vitamins B6 and C, and folate. Some studies suggest they are high in an enzyme that helps stop the growth of the bacteria that causes stomach ulcers.

Helps in healing Haemorrhoids

Haemorrhoids is a condition when veins of the anus and rectum swell, leading to pain and discomfort. It can be painful, and bleeding depends on the severity of the condition. Ripe bananas come as a natural remedy for treating piles. Banana works as a natural laxative. The slippery inside part of a banana has ample carbohydrates. Consumption of bananas regularly improves your digestive system. The sugar in bananas contains anti-biotics, which can heal the infected area by kicking out bacterial growth. Also, bananas can help in reducing inflammation.

 Helps in removing splinters

The inside of a banana peel contains enzymes and acids that have anti-inflammatory properties. When applied to a splinter, these natural chemicals help to reduce swelling and inflammation. The texture of the banana peel itself can play a role in removing splinters. The soft and slippery surface allows for easy gripping and pulling of the splinter without causing further damage or pain.

Process:

  • First, clean the affected area with soap and water to prevent infection.
  • Then, take a ripe banana peel and place it over the splinter with the inside of the peel facing down. Secure it in place with a band-aid or tape.
  • Leave it on for up to an hour.
  • Once you remove the banana peel, gently pull out the splinter using tweezers or sanitized needle.

Remedy for heartburn

Bananas provide many health benefits, including acid reflux. It is an alkaline fruit which helps to neutralize the acid in the stomach. Eat bananas regularly to get rid of acid reflux quickly. Banana acts as a natural antacid that reduces the acid levels in the stomach. It protects the stomach lining from gastric acid and its effects. It is a sulphur protein-rich food which helps for better digestion. Banana is rich in fibre which acts as anti–acid reflux as it eliminates harmful toxins.

Banana has a chemical that helps to produce more of this mucus to stimulate the stomach lining for protection of the stomach from acids. It also has an excellent source of minerals, vitamins (B6) and fibre that helps to strengthen the oesophagus.

In such cases, you can consume banana before and after a meal. You can eat banana along with oatmeal as it is wholesome and rich in carbohydrate.

 Softening meat

Yet another merit of banana! Banana softens the skin of meat without losing the taste of meat with a hassle-free technique. Simply put some banana peel skin into the frying pan with the meat and start cooking. The content of natural active ingredients inside of a banana skin can help break down proteins and help fasten the process of alleviating the meat. The banana skin works to help cook the meat dry without changing its taste.

These were the astonishing uses of bananas you never heard about. Simple yellow fruit with several latent benefits. Various uses of a fruit nutritional satisfaction to other remedies. All the benefits are at your fingertips from the convenience of your home. If you wish to make a perfect meal, or a pre-exercise boost, or a quick remedy for the ailments. One fruit, with the power of fifty fruits.

Trouble-free techniques to try at home.

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