Boiled Banana with Cinnamon: A Simple Natural Sleep & Wellness Elixir

Boiled Banana with Cinnamon: A Natural Sleep & Wellness Elixir 🍌✨

This 2-ingredient remedy—popular in Ayurveda and Caribbean folk medicine—is a soothing, nutrient-rich drink to promote deep sleep, digestion, and relaxation. Here’s why (and how) to try it!

Why It Works

1. Bananas contain:

   • Magnesium & potassium → Relax muscles and nerves.

   • Tryptophan → Boosts melatonin (sleep hormone).

   • Fiber → Supports gut health.

2. Cinnamon adds:

   • Blood sugar balance → Prevents nighttime crashes.

   • Anti-inflammatory benefits → Eases aches.

Recipe (1 serving)

Ingredients

• 1 ripe banana (with peel, organic if possible)

• 1 cup water

• ½ tsp cinnamon (or 1 cinnamon stick)

• Optional: Dash of nutmeg, vanilla, or honey.

Steps

1. Simmer: Cut banana (peel ON) into 3 pieces. Boil in water for 8–10 mins on low heat.

2. Strain: Remove banana, saving the infused water. Mash or discard the fruit (peel adds nutrients but isn’t eaten).

3. Spice: Stir in cinnamon. Sip warm 30 mins before bed.

Benefits

• Fights insomnia → More effective than tea for some!

• Soothes indigestion → Reduces bloating.

• Hydrates → Better than plain water (electrolytes!).

• Immunity boost → Vitamin C + antioxidants.

Tips

• Use very ripe bananas (maximal tryptophan).

• Reuse peels for a second batch (weaker but still beneficial).

• For kids: Add honey and cool slightly.

Science note: While studies on boiled banana water are limited, its nutrients (like magnesium) are proven sleep aids.

Try this cozy, caffeine-free tonic tonight! 😴💛

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