Fruits and Vegetables You Shouldn’t Peel Before Eating

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Lia KG
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Fresh fruits and veggies are a critical part of a healthy diet. However, stripping produce of its peel can sometimes cause their nutritional value to decrease. Here are some foods you may want to think twice about before tossing out the peel.

Kiwis

Though it may seem strange to take a bite out of a kiwi as you would with an apple, keeping the furry brown peel on your kiwi triples its fiber content.

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Mangoes

The flesh of a mango is sweet and soft, but its skin can often taste tough and bitter. Nonetheless, you should give it a try because mango skin is full of Vitamin C and other beneficial nutrients.

Cucumbers

The next time you order a Greek salad at a restaurant make sure to let the chef know to leave your cucumber peels on! The dark green skin contains the vast majority of a cucumber’s antioxidants, potassium, and vitamins.

Carrots

No more slaving over your carrots with a peeler just to make one pot of soup: carrot peels are a fantastic source of vitamin A, which is important in immune health and vision.