Is eating banana peels good for you?

By: Dan Foy

We’ve all heard about the benefits of eating bananas. Filled with potassium, they’re an ideal pre or post-workout food, since they help reduce muscle cramping.(1)

Furthermore, they’re a great food when it comes to diminishing high blood pressure while also protecting against atherosclerosis.(1)

Not bad, right?

And of course, we’ve likely heard of using the fruit as an effective home remedy that helps do everything from relieving mosquito bite itchiness (rub the peel on bothersome area) to mixing with an avocado and using as a hair mask to treat try hair.(2)

That’s all fine and dandy. But what about eating more than just the …read more