6 Fruits And Vegetables You Should Never Peel
By Nikita Toppo
October 2, 2023
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We often peel off the skin of fruits and vegetables. However, some of them contain high levels of antioxidants, fibres and nutrients. Here are six fruits and vegetables you should never peel.
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Apples
The peel of apple contains pectin, a soluble fibre that lowers bad cholesterol and blood sugar.
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Carrots
Carrots peels are rich in a chemical compound called polyacetylenes that have antifungal, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects.
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Potatoes
Potato skins have more fibre, iron, and folate than potato flesh.
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Cucumbers
Peeled cucumbers have less calcium, potassium, vitamin A, and vitamin K than their fully intact counterparts.
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Eggplant
The skin of eggplant or brinjal is a source of an antioxidant called nasunin.
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Kiwis
Eating kiwi skin will triple the amount of fibre you get from the little fruit.
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