Nutritional 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
O, The Oprah Magazine | From the December 2011 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine 
Photo: Dan Saelinger
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Orange PeelThe peel contains more than four times as much fiber as the fruit inside, and more tangeretin and nobiletin—flavonoids with anticancer, antidiabetic, and anti-inflammatory properties. A 2004 study on animals suggests that these nutrients may even reduce harmful LDL cholesterol better than some prescription drugs. How to eat it: Grate and sprinkle zest on green beans or asparagus. For dessert, simmer strips in simple syrup and cover in melted dark chocolate. |
