Have you ever eaten the peel of a banana? You might wonder, “Why would I do something like that?” Most of us want the sweet goodness on the inside. We peel our bananas and toss the skin into the trash without a second thought. However, when you do that, you’re missing out on many nutritional benefits. What do you get out of eating banana peel? Peels are a great source of fibre, which improves digestion. They’re also a great source of vitamins B6 and B12. The B vitamins are critical players in converting carbs into sugar, which helps give us energy throughout the day. You’ll also find more magnesium and potassium. For anyone with high blood pressure, GOING BANANAS! GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR FAVOURITE YELLOW FRUIT
the peel will be more fibrous with a slightly bitter flavour. As the banana ripens and gets brighter yellow with a few brown freckles, the peel will become less fibrous and lose that bitter edge. It actually becomes sweet! There are several different ways to prepare banana peel besides eating it raw. Some people toss the peel in with the rest of the banana when making smoothies. But, if you want the best flavour, and maybe even something you can get your kids to eat, it’s best to cook the peel first. You can bake, boil, or even fry it. The manner in which you prepare banana peel depends on your tastes. Turn it into dessert by drizzling caramel sauce or cinnamon and sugar over it. For a filling snack, spread it with peanut butter. For a more savoury dish, add banana peel to stir-fry or fried rice. The possibilities are only limited by your
imagination. Feel free to get creative! If you are looking for extra inspiration, you can find a whole host of ideas and recipes online.
adding more magnesium and potassium to your diet can help you maintain regular blood pressure levels. But before you go out and start eating banana peels, there are a few things you need to know. To start, the peel doesn’t taste like the rest of the fruit. If the banana is just barely ripe,
And one more thing! Always be sure to wash
your bananas. You never know what might be lingering on the peel. This is one case in which finding certified organic fruit may serve you well!
SPICED PUMPKIN SEED CRUNCH
Inspired by Bon Appétit magazine This recipe combines pumpkin seeds, a seasonal favourite, with cashews, sunflower seeds, and spices. It’s a perfect homemade snack for the fall.
INGREDIENTS
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1 large egg white 1 teaspoon light agave syrup
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1/4 cup shelled sunflower seeds
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1/4 cup raw cashews, coarsely chopped 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/2 teaspoon garam masala or curry powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 cup shelled pumpkin seeds
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Nonstick vegetable oil spray
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat oven to 300 F. 2. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. 3. In a mixing bowl, whisk
4. Using a slotted spoon, strain spoonfuls of mixture over bowl and transfer to baking sheet. Discard excess egg white mixture. 5. Bake 20–25 minutes, tossing once. 6. Let cool and serve.
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together egg white, agave, salt, and spices. Add nuts and seeds and toss until evenly coated.
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