"Deep Sleep" Banana Tea

Bananas may seem like an unusual choice, but they can be a valuable herbal remedy for promoting deep and restful sleep. Banana is a rich source of potassium, magnesium, & tryptophan. These minerals improve the length of your sleep as well as the quality. Moreover, it helps relax your muscles so that your sleep will be calmer. Tryptophan is an amino acid and plays an important role in the production of serotonin and melatonin, to hormones that help induce sleep.

Ingredients:

1 Whole ripe Banana or banana peel

2 cups of water

A dash of cinnamon (optional)

Local Organic Honey (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the banana: start by washing the banana thoroughly to remove any surface dirt. Cut off both ends of the banana and discard them, then cut the whole banana in half or in 1-2 inch slices; if you are controlling your sugar levels and you find the above preparation too sweet, then you can forgo using the fruit (use only the peel), if you use only the peels, carefully remove the peel, ensuring that you were left with the inner, white part.

2. Boil the banana: please the banana/banana peels in a pot of water. Bring the water to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Let it simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes.

3. Optional ingredients: if desired, add a dash of cinnamon to the mixture for extra flavor. You can sweeten the tea with honey if you prefer a sweeter taste.

4. Strain and Serve: remove the banana/banana peel from the pot. Strain the liquid into the cup or a tea pot. Your deep sleep banana tea is ready to drink.

Dosage: Drink this tea approximately 30 minutes before bedtime for the best results.

Notes: Bananas don't seem to have any known negative health effects, but they may cause allergic reaction and some individuals with a latex allergy.

Use washed organic bananas, when possible, as they are free from pesticides and chemicals.

Eating a moderate amount of bananas should not raise blood sugar levels significantly. However, diabetics should be careful with fully ripe bananas.