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 Watermelon Rind
A USDA study found that the tart white rind offers a high dose of citrulline, an amino acid that helps dilate blood vessels to improve circulation.
How to eat it: Throw the rind in a blender with lime and watermelon flesh to make an agua fresca. Add sugar, rum, gin, or vodka, if desired.
From the
December 2011 issue of
O, The Oprah Magazine
