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
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.
From the
December 2011 issue of
O, The Oprah Magazine
