Discover the benefits of banana tea, how to make it at home and recipes for reusing the fruit and peel
When Internet trends come, they come with everything. And you may have already seen the new banana tea that supposedly helps you lose weight. But is it really? To reveal this secret once and for all we turned to the nutrition professor at Anhembi Morumbi, Driele Cavalcanti.
We’re sorry but no, the first news they gave us was that no, banana tea doesn’t make you lose weight. According to the professional, it increases intestinal transit and diuresis, which can help reduce abdominal swelling and this gives the sensation of having reduced measures and lost weight.
The positive side of this story is that there are no contraindications or signs that the drink is harmful, but it is not recommended for people who use diuretic drugs to control blood pressure.
Are there any advantages?
So do you think it has any benefits? And yes, because it can be a great ally for those suffering from insomnia and premenstrual tension, the famous premenstrual syndrome, since it contains tryptophan, the precursor of serotonin. “But it is important to underline that use must be continuous and associated with a healthy diet and physical exercise”, warns the professional.
It is worth remembering that the fruit itself brings numerous benefits as it is extremely rich in potassium and fibre: “It contributes to heart health, especially for those suffering from hypertension, thanks to its high potassium content. Furthermore, it has a good concentration of fibre. , helping to regulate blood sugar, increase the sense of satiety and stimulate intestinal transit.
Why should you eat a banana a day?
Reuse
Banana tea can be made with banana peel or the fruit itself, but some ingredients may be left over. We therefore asked the nutritionist what can be reused and how. The advice is to prepare a cake using fruit as a base, a fruit smoothie or even pancakes. With the peel on, you can prepare a stir-fry with tomato sauce and grated banana peel, making the meat crazy vegan.
Learn the recipe
Boil 500 ml of water.
Reduce heat.
Add 1 whole banana.
Let it boil for 20 minutes.
Turn off the fire.
Leave to infuse for another 5 minutes.
Remove the banana.
Consume 250ml to 300ml of tea in the afternoon.
PS:.: Remember to clean the peel well, immerse the fruit in a hypochlorite solution, 1 liter of water for 2 tablespoons of sodium hypochlorite.
Recipes for reusing bananas and banana peels
Banana Pancakes
It’s your turn to make pastry chef Lu Bonometti’s banana pancake, which requires just five ingredients and is great with hot milk or tea. You get two medium pancakes or three small ones, depending on your choice.
Banana cup cake
This microwave version of nutritionist Gabriela Cilla’s cake is ready in 3 minutes, depending on the power of your microwave, and guarantees a hot cake that can also be enjoyed for breakfast.
Banana smoothie
For this recipe, the ideal is to use silver bananas, due to their sweetness, but it’s up to you. Bananas or apples are not recommended because they are harder. According to Gabriela Cilla, the natural sweetener can be replaced with good quality honey, since it is an ingredient that greatly helps the quality and consistency of the vitamin.
Source: Terra
Ben Stock is a lifestyle journalist and author at Gossipify. He writes about topics such as health, wellness, travel, food and home decor. He provides practical advice and inspiration to improve well-being, keeps readers up to date with latest lifestyle news and trends, known for his engaging writing style, in-depth analysis and unique perspectives.
