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Bananas are high in nutrients, have a deliciously sweet flavor, and may be used as the main ingredient in a variety of cuisines.
It can also be used to produce soothing tea. To make banana tea, cook a whole banana in hot water, then remove it and drink the residual liquid. Depending on your choice, you can make it with or without the peel. If it is made with peel, it is known as banana peel tea.
Many people skip the peel because it takes longer to create banana peel tea due to its high fiber content.
To enhance the flavor of this banana-infused tea, most people add a honey or cinnamon. Finally, it is most typically consumed at night to help with sleep. Because it is made with whole bananas and water, it is likely to contain some of the water-soluble elements present in bananas, such as vitamin B6, potassium, magnesium, manganese, and copper.
1. It May contain antioxidants
Bananas are naturally strong in water-soluble antioxidants, including dopamine and gallocatechin, which may aid in the battle against free radicals and the prevention of chronic illnesses such as heart disease.
However, the peel contains far more antioxidants than the meat. As a result, incorporating the peel into your tea during the brewing process may boost your consumption of these compounds.
2. Prevent bloating
Potassium, a mineral and electrolyte vital for fluid balance, good blood pressure, and muscular contractions, is abundant in banana tea.
Potassium collaborates with sodium, another mineral, and electrolyte, to maintain cell fluid balance. However, if they are higher in sodium than potassium, you may develop water retention and bloat.
Banana tea’s potassium and water content can help alleviate bloating caused by a high-salt diet by alerting your kidneys to eliminate more sodium into your urine.
3. Promote sleep
Banana tea is a popular sleep aid. It has three primary nutrients, potassium, magnesium, and tryptophan, which many people claim aid promote sleep.
Bananas are high in magnesium and potassium, two minerals associated with improved sleep quality and length due to their muscle-relaxing characteristics.
4. Low in sugar
Banana tea could be a suitable substitute for sugary beverages. Only a small amount of banana sugar is released into the water during brewing, serving as a natural sweetener for your tea.
The majority of individuals consume too much sugar from beverages, which is linked to an increased risk of obesity, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. As a result, choosing drinks with no added sugars, such as banana tea, might be a simple approach to reducing your sugar intake.
5. May benefit heart health
Banana tea has elements that may benefit heart health. Banana tea includes potassium and magnesium, both of which have been demonstrated to lower blood pressure and lower the risk of heart disease and stroke.
FURTHER READING
How to make Banana Tea
Banana tea is simple to make and can be served with or without the peel.
Cook a full, peeled banana in boiling water for 5-10 minutes to make banana tea. Cook for 15-20 minutes with the peel on if you wish. For added flavor, sprinkle with cinnamon or honey.
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