The doctor emphasized that fruit peelings contain many nutrients and are edible.
Famous surgeon Karen Rajan spoke about in an unexpected way to increase the nutritional value of food, advising not to throw away the peelings of certain vegetables and fruits. He spoke about this in an interview with HuffPost.
Rajan noted that orange zest is one of the most popular types of peeling in cooking. According to him, it contains even more vitamin C than the pulp.
In addition, it is rich in soluble fiber, carotenoids and polyphenols, which have an anti-inflammatory effect.
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The doctor emphasized that peelings from other fruits contain many nutrients and are edible. For example, he suggested drying the peels from onions and garlic and adding them to various dishes.
Rajan explained that this seasoning contains vitamins A and C, fiber useful for digestion, as well as substances that help fight inflammation – flavonoid and allicin.
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