Usually we eat any fruit or vegetable after peeling it. However, there are some fruits and vegetables that you can eat with the skin on. Because these peels are healthy as well as delicious.

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So let's find out the benefits of those foods that you are discarding the peel of food as unnecessary –

 

Sweet potato

You are making a mistake by boiling sweet potatoes like potatoes and discarding the skin. Sweet potato peels contain beta-carotene, potassium, vitamins C and E. Eating it with peel increases immunity. Discarding the peel deprives it of half of its nutritional content.

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Cucumber

Cucumber peels are rich in antioxidants, minerals and fiber. Also contains beta carotene vitamins A, C and K. There is no pairing of cucumber peel to keep eyes good, lose weight, reduce diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol. The insoluble fiber in cucumber relieves constipation. Maintains good skin health. So it's not stupid to throw away the cucumber peel and eat it.

 
Eggplant

Eggplant skin contains phytonutrients. It prevents cell damage. Apart from this, its peel also contains fiber which helps in digestion.
 

Gourd

Gourd peel is rich in vitamins, iron, calcium. Eating gourd peel reduces gastric, indigestion and piles problems. Gourd peel can be cooked in different ways like gourd.

 

Pumpkin

Pumpkin peels are rich in antioxidants. They fight heart disease. Again, its anti-oxidants protect the skin from the harmful rays of the sun. Pumpkin peel contains almost every food ingredient, which will always work to keep the body healthy. So you can fry or eat pumpkin without throwing away the skin.
 

The carrot

Carrots contain carotenoid pigments. This ingredient increases the brightness of the skin. Carrots are very low in calories and sugar, so they work well in controlling cholesterol and blood sugar. Any carrot salad or juice you make will benefit if you make it with the peel.
 

Tomato

Tomato peels contain the flavonoid naringenin. It is as effective for the skin as it is for the body.

 

Lemon

Lemon peel is rich in calcium, potassium and vitamin C. Its peel contains flavonoids, which are considered powerful antioxidants. So eating lemon peel reduces the risk of cancer and keeps bones and teeth healthy.

 
Apple, Pear, Guava

Many people think that eating fruits with peels causes digestive problems. But the opposite is true. The peel of the fruit contains a lot of fiber, which relieves the problem of constipation. Most of the vitamins in the fruit are in the peel. Fruits such as apples, pears and guavas should never be eaten in their skin.