If you thought you had consumed bananas in all their forms, you might be surprised. Natural medicine recommends banana tea for a peaceful sleep.
Bananas are among the most beloved fruits. Regardless of age, nutritionists recommend consuming them for their unique, comforting taste as well as for their fiber and important mineral content such as potassium. Moreover, bananas are a suitable fruit when you want to lose weight, but in moderation, of course.
Bananas are best consumed fresh, like all fruits, vegetables, and greens, to benefit from their vitamins and minerals.
However, bananas have many uses: for example, plantain bananas can also be cooked. You can find recipes such as fried bananas, caramelized bananas with cinnamon, and banana dishes.
You can also make desserts with bananas and add sugar
There are also recipes for desserts with frozen bananas that will amaze you with their creamy sweetness. Or the famous banana bread, which became a sensation during the pandemic in many households. Some prefer banana chips, which can be sweet or savory. Not to mention smoothies with bananas. However, the preparations with bananas do not stop here. From banana peels and pulp, you can make tea that helps you relax and fall asleep. It is even useful in cases of insomnia.
Why is banana peel important?
To benefit from all the qualities of banana peels, it is ideal to purchase a variety grown in organic or bio agriculture. How can banana peels help in cases of insomnia? They contain minerals that relax muscles: magnesium and potassium, as well as tryptophan, a precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin, which makes us feel better. Additionally, banana peels contain melatonin, which helps our body to sleep. Here is a simple recipe for banana tea – pulp and peel. However, please consult a doctor if you have sleep issues.
Banana Tea Recipe
Ingredients:
- one organic banana with peel
- one and a half cups of still water
Preparation method: Wash the banana well. Cut it into smaller pieces. Bring the water to a boil. Add the banana with the peel. The banana peel should become soft. After about 10 minutes of boiling, turn off the heat. Cover the pot with a lid and let it steep. The tea should be consumed warm. It has a pleasant, sweet taste. Some people prefer to add a pinch of cinnamon or a bit of vanilla.
