7. Lower Cholesterol
Again, it is fiber that can lower cholesterol, which is essential for maintaining a healthy heart. Banana peel contains more soluble fiber than the fruit itself. Throwing away the peel is a valuable opportunity to increase your consumption.
Soluble fiber reduces the absorption of cholesterol from the bloodstream by binding to it in the intestine. Therefore, cholesterol leaves your body as waste instead of being left behind to clog your arteries.