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Banana Peels Can be Used in These Five Different Ways
Don’t throw away your banana peels — they serve a purpose
I’m all for keeping the planet in good condition — that’s why I only buy what we need and manage to reuse a lot of our foods by freezing.
But one thing I never suspected was how many ways you could use the humble banana peel!
I didn’t know they were safe to eat until someone on Medium told me — and highlighted their many uses!
For example, who would have known that something we throw away daily is better quipped to add in recipes and as a drink!
My first thoughts were — does it taste ok? What about the pesticide that the peel has?
Organic bananas are a better option; cleaning them thoroughly before cooking is essential. Other than those two small things, you’re ready to start cooking.
Since banana skin is filled with high levels of vitamin B16, B12, fibre, potassium, protein and magnesium, it’s well worth deciding if this is something you’d want to apply to your diet regularly.
So, next time you eat a…