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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.
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Nutritional Benefits of Celery Tops



The leaves are brimming with five times more magnesium and calcium than the stalks. They're also a rich source of vitamin C and phenolics, potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds.

How to eat them: Finely chop the leaves with parsley and stir into salsa, or use as a garnish on fish or chicken.
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From the December 2011 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
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