VITAMIN B12 IN BANANA/ BANANA PEEL FOR VEGANS

Olushola omoola
3 min readFeb 6, 2021

In addition to potassium, which helps balance electrolytes and grows cells, banana peels are a great source of magnesium (for a healthy heart and strong immune system), fiber (for colon health), and vitamins B12 and B6 (for metabolism and strong cells).
Turns out a lot of the world (especially Asian and Indian cultures) has been eating banana peels for years. While you don’t need to make use of the entire banana, the peel is a great source of additional vitamins and nutrients.
Banana peel is eaten in many parts of the world. It contains high amounts of vitamin B6 and B12, as well as magnesium and potassium. It also contains some fiber and protein, banana peels also have “various bioactive compounds like polyphenols, carotenoids, and others.”
It is important to carefully wash a banana peel before eating it due to the pesticides that may be sprayed in banana groves.
Banana peels are usually served cooked, boiled, or fried, though they can be eaten raw or put in a blender with other fruits. They are not as sweet as banana flesh. Riper peels will be sweeter than unripe ones.

HERE ARE A FEW POTENTIAL HEALTH BENEFITS OF BANANA PEELS:

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Olushola omoola
Olushola omoola

Written by Olushola omoola

an international economist and an enterpreneur

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