Categories
AFNewsNG Logo
Health Special Report

HEALTH: Why You Shouldn't Throw Banana peels Away | READ IN FULL

Faith Ukanwa

Apr 26, 2021

mail
Instead of throwing away a banana peel after eating the edible fruit, you can use it for these health purposes;

READ ALSO: How a Nigerian Professor's AI System Could Predict Depression Before Symptoms Emerge

1. Warts

READ ALSO: Inner Galaxy Group: Abia Govt Sets Up Full Investigative Committee |SEE LIST

A wart is a small, hard, benign growth on the skin, caused by a virus. The main symptom is a fleshy, painless growth on the skin. Common areas affected include the hands, feet and genitals.

READ ALSO: BREAKING: Court Decides On Nnamdi Kanu's Appeal Case | READ DETAILS

How to treat warts with banana peels;

READ ALSO: Why Nigeria Must Declare a State of Emergency on Malaria - Hon. Amobi Ogah Reveals at National Retreat

Before going to sleep, put a piece of banana peel on top of the wart and cover this with a bandage. Repeat every night until the wart falls off.

READ ALSO: ABIA NORTH 2019: BOURDEX GAINS MORE GROUND, AS ABIRIBA COMMUNITY PRESENTS HIM TO OHAFIA, AROCHUKWU LGAS (PHOTOS)

2. Wrinkles

READ ALSO: Students Decry Inconsistent NELFUND Loan Disbursements, Interests

Wrinkles are lines or folds on the skin.

READ ALSO: Jim Iyke Sparks Outrage: "Doctors Are Trained Not to Heal - Sickness Is Their BusinessÔÇØ

To fight wrinkles;

READ ALSO: "Anambra to reopen markets on May 4"

Rub your face with the inside of the peel and wait for half an hour before thoroughly washing your face.

READ ALSO: How Nonchalant Attitude at Federal Medical Centre Umuahia Is Turning Accident Victims Into Casualties - Shocking Findings Emerge

3. White teeth

READ ALSO: 'Buhari Died In London Hospital After Promising Nigerians Quality Healthcare' - Activist Adetoun Attacks Late Ex President

The inside of a banana peel can whiten your teeth. On daily basis, rub the inside of the peel on your teeth.

READ ALSO: REVEALED: How Common House Rats Can Kill - Shocking Truth Behind Silent Deaths in Nigerian Homes

Other benefits according to Webmd are;

READ ALSO: ABIA 2023: Chima Nwafor Reveals His Developmental Agenda In A Town Hall Meeting With Ohuhu Clan

Depression Relief:

READ ALSO: How a Nigerian Professor's AI System Could Predict Depression Before Symptoms Emerge

The high levels of tryptophan in bananas, combined with the B6 in banana peels, can help relieve some symptoms of depression and other mood disorders. Tryptophan turns into serotonin as it breaks down, which can improve your mood. Vitamin B6 can help improve sleep, which has a positive impact on mood over time.

READ ALSO: Inner Galaxy Group: Abia Govt Sets Up Full Investigative Committee |SEE LIST

Digestive Health:

READ ALSO: BREAKING: Court Decides On Nnamdi Kanu's Appeal Case | READ DETAILS

Fiber-rich banana peels can help regulate the digestive system, easing both constipation and diarrhea. This can be a particularly important benefit of banana peels for people with Crohn's disease or irritable bowel syndrome.

READ ALSO: Why Nigeria Must Declare a State of Emergency on Malaria - Hon. Amobi Ogah Reveals at National Retreat

Better Eyesight:

READ ALSO: ABIA NORTH 2019: BOURDEX GAINS MORE GROUND, AS ABIRIBA COMMUNITY PRESENTS HIM TO OHAFIA, AROCHUKWU LGAS (PHOTOS)

Vitamin A can help keep your eyes strong and healthy. This vitamin is abundant in both bananas and banana peels.

Related Stories

""

— Faith Ukanwa

Join the Conversation

Signed in as Member