Well, what if we told you, there is another secret health benefit of the fruit-something that's hiding in its peels?
Yes, before you decide to simply throw away the peels after eating the pulpy fruit inside, think twice. Eating the peels can actually accelerate your weight loss mission in an easier way! Banana peels not just cut out on food wastage, but can also help you ditch the flab a little faster!
According to Australian dietician Susie Bowell, banana peels can be an easy way to lose weight and if consumed regularly, it can provide ample nourishment, specifically to trim down your waistline. Detailing the benefits of the same in a study, Bowell mentioned that eating the peels in any form can increase your overall fiber content (by at least 10%), which is a good addition. Plus, the skin also guarantees a whopping 20% more vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium and magnesium content, supporting the fact that it is full of nutrition. With the fiber, you stand to regulate your digestion and smoothen up the weight loss problems from the root. Hence, this way, not just the bananas but the peel too can help lose weight faster.
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Weight loss: Can eating banana peels help you lose weight? - Times of India
