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6 Hidden Health Benefits of Eating Peels, Stems and Rinds

Food scraps can be packed with nutrients as well as a surprising amount of flavor. Here are six trimmings you should start saving.
By Jessica Girdwain
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Nutritional Benefits of Onion Skins



The papery skin contains more antioxidants than the onion itself. It's especially rich in quercetin, which may reduce blood pressure and prevent arterial plaque.

How to eat them: Simmer in stocks, soups, and stews for additional flavor; discard the skins before serving.

From the December 2011 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
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