Go Bananas!

Did you know that you can eat the peels of bananas?!    They are edible and nutritious!  Peels are high in potassium, antioxidants, amino acids, and fiber.  They are best to be eaten raw, since heat will destroy most of the nutrient value.  I spray my peels with a fruit and veggie cleaner to get rid of pesticides.  I then blend them in with my morning smoothie.

On another note:  The peels are used extensively in manufacturing to make protease enzymes, emulsifiers, and pectin.

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