23/09/2025
Another reminder that nature heals. It’s a fact!!! What do you do with your unripe plantain peel? Do you throw them away? Let me tell you how beneficial unripe plantain peel are to our health and what you can prepare with them.
So unripe plantain peel are packed with antioxidants and minerals, they are also very rich in dietary fibre which can contribute to weight management. They contain valuable amino acids such as leucine, valine, phenylalanine, and threonine. All these put together contribute to improved heart health, blood sugar regulation, gut health and may benefit male sexual health and may also have anti-ulcerogenic properties.
How to use unripe plantain peel:
1: Blend the peel into dishes like plantain fufu (pudding) or other swallows to include its nutrients in your diet and get all the amazing benefits.
2: The peels can be boiled in water to create a nutritious tea. Just let it cool down and drink like Green tea.
3: Some people blend it into a powder and add to baking.
