The skin of the Banana contains high amounts of vitamin B6 and B12, as well as magnesium and potassium. It also contains some fiber and protein
How to eat:
You can pop them in a pan with some water, bring them to the boil, and then reduce to a simmer for 10-15 minutes until soft. You can blend the cooked banana skins into a paste and add to cake mixes and other desserts and be sure to keep the water to drink as a tea to reap all of the wonderful banana skin benefits. Alternatively you can fry the raw banana skins, chop them into a curry, or even pickle them.
To juice banana skins just give them a good wash, remove the woody stalk, and give them a quick juice. I find that they compliment pineapple based juices very well and give them a bit of a tropical feel to them but you can pretty much put them into any juice you are making.
Cantaloupe Seeds
Extremely high in protein and are also excellent sources of many essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamins B12
How to eat:
To roast melon seeds, rinse, drain, and pat them dry. Toss the seeds with olive oil, salt, other seasonings, or without seasoning and toast them in a skillet until crispy and golden. You can also use the oven; spread the seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast at 325°F for 20-40 minutes. Some people also brine the seeds first.
Consume raw in a smoothie.
Save the skins, seeds, and strings. Keep them in an airtight container in the fridge.
Scrape the rinds to get all the meat and juice that you can. Put the seeds, strings and any cantaloupe meat you have in the blender. Add 3 cups of water or less, do not over fill the blender.
Blend until the seeds are pulverized. There is meat inside the seeds and this is what makes this smoothie so creamy.
Pour the mixture into fine mesh strainer and press it through. Pour the thick juice into a large glass or jar and drink it up. Refrigerate leftovers and drink within three days.
Coca Leaf
Flour:
The Coca Leaves in flour form presented in a concentrated presentation contain nutrients like alkaloids and fibre which should be consumed as a nutritional supplement.
Although it appearsto work best when consumed on an empty stomach, some people combine it with papaya juice or other cold beverages. It can be consumed with breakfast or lunch or at night. It is preferable not to consume it at night to avoid any disturbing sleep.
Chewing:
The leaf contains high levels of calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, and vitamins A, B12 and E. In fact, many chewers get 100% of the recommended daily allowance of these nutrients from their coca use.
Nutritional Yeast
Nutritional Yeast is a deactivated yeast
Nutritional yeast is a living microorganism grown on sugarcane and beet molasses. When the yeast is ready, it is killed (deactivated) with heat and then harvested, washed, dried and packaged.
Nutritional yeast benefits:
Has 6 grams of protein in just 2 tbs
Great source of minerals
Great cheesy taste
Gluten free
Salt free
A great source of Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid
The brand that most vegans use is Red Star Vegetarian Support Formula because it is a good source of vitamin B12 and contains no whey.
B12 supplements should not be left in the light as prolonged light damages cyanocobalamin.
Vitamin Pills
Consuming vitamin B12 directly through pills is a great way to to ensure proper levels of vitamin B12 with little fuss.
Fortified Drinks
As more and more people are becoming vegan companies are seeing the benefit of fortifying drinks with vitamin B12.
Fortified Cereals
A wide array of cereals now exist with the percent daily value (DV) of vitamin B12 added in. Vegans can eat the cereal with soy, rice, or almond milk.
Fortified Soy Products
Most vegans consume soy both as a dairy substitute, and as a source of protein. Many soy products now come fortified with vitamin B12. Check the nutrition facts of the product to be sure.
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