We already know that bananas are one of the best fruits in the world. Because of its popularity and high demand, banana is one of the most accessible fruits having it available in the largest groceries down to the smallest store in your neighborhood. More than its availability, bananas are also packed with nutrition that the general population is benefiting from.
Greenville Agro Corporation loves bananas and our adoration for bananas is expressed through our premium Greenville Banana Chips! But, did you know that bananas have other special uses other than being your favorite afternoon snack? Here are 5 amazing and even shocking facts about our beloved bananas!
Banana as Teeth Whitener
Got yellowish teeth due to your love of coffee or other colored and flavored drinks? You have tried toothpastes which claim to have teeth whitening ingredients but that pearl-white teeth are still to no avail? Perhaps this is the time that you do something bizarre. Use banana as a teeth whitener!
Grab that banana and peel it off. Do not throw the peeling, but instead rub the inside of the peel to your teeth for at least two minutes nightly. If you want faster and better results, after using banana as a teeth whitener, gargle with salt water. Because of its inherent Potassium, Magnesium, and Manganese content, banana helps you have a sparkly smile!
Banana as Shoe Polish
You have a business meeting and you want to impress your clients and close that deal. Your presentation is tight; your suit is perfect; however, your leather shoes look dull! You tried to find a shoe polish, but it is empty! What to do now?
Simply go to your kitchen and get a banana. After you eat the fruit to calm your nerves, use the peel to shine your shoes. Just rub the inside of the peel to polish your leather shoes. If in case there is a transfer of the meat of the fruit on your shoes, simply remove it with a rug. You have now the perfect ensemble to get your clients’ yes!
Banana as Paper
Wait, before you write on the banana’s peel or even on its leaves, know that bananas can be paper if it is processed. In some countries, fibers found in the fruit’s trunk are processed and manufactured to be paper. This is a good alternative to the mainstream paper, not just because of the quality, but also because it gives us more substitutes for the common resources. Having more choices in the raw materials relatively lessens the endangering and the scarcity of our resources.
Banana as Fabric
Before you wrap yourself in banana leaves and make your own shirt, know that there is a better way to wear banana. Just like in the making of banana paper, fibers found in the fruit’s trunk can be an alternative raw material for fabrics. The fibers are processed and dyed to be top-notch wearable fabrics. Likewise with the fibrous pineapple, more and more fashion designers are experimenting with organic materials to decrease waste and environmental hazards brought by the fast fashion industry which generally uses polyester or plastic materials in making clothes.
Banana as Anti-depressant
Another special feature of banana is that it is the only fruit which contains the amino acid tryptophan plus the Vitamin B6 which are found to produce serotonin. Serotonin is an enzyme which contributes good feeling to a person. It can be assumed that eating bananas can cheer a person up. Even though eating bananas can improve a person’s feelings, it is still recommended to see a physician in case of depression. Eating the fruit can help; however, depression is a serious condition that needs serious attention.
Bananas are one of God’s wonderful gifts to nature. Though the fruit looks simple, it is just amazing to know that a humble banana fruit and banana tree have many uses which benefit many people. From being a nutritious food to being clothes’ raw material, bananas will never cease to amaze us!
To further enjoy banana’s awesomeness, try Greenville’s Banana Chips, now available in different flavors and different cuts! See our product list to know more about our banana chips.