Banana Tea for Restful Sleep Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 organic banana (preferably with the peel on)
• 2 cups of water
• A dash of cinnamon (optional)
• 1 teaspoon of honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)

Instructions:

1. Wash the banana:
   • Make sure to use an organic banana to avoid pesticide residue since you’ll be boiling the peel. Rinse it thoroughly under cold water.
2. Trim the ends:
   • Cut off both ends of the banana (the stem and the tip).
3. Boil the water:
   • In a small pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
4. Add the banana:
   • Place the banana (with the peel) into the boiling water. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
5. Strain the tea:
   • After simmering, remove the pot from heat and strain the banana tea into a mug using a fine mesh strainer.
6. Add flavor (optional):
   • For a little extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon and a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup.
7. Enjoy:
   • Sip the tea about an hour before bed to help relax your body and promote a good night’s sleep.

Why It Works:

• Magnesium and Potassium: Both minerals found in banana peels help relax muscles and ease tension, making it easier to fall asleep.
• Tryptophan: Bananas contain tryptophan, an amino acid that promotes the production of serotonin, which helps regulate sleep.

Let me know if you try it!