Is it okay to eat it as is? Five fruits and vegetables that are good to eat with the skin on

People usually peel and eat many fruits and vegetables. However, the skin is rich in nutrients and beneficial for health, and recently, it has been found to contain antioxidants that help prevent aging, leading to an increasing number of people eating them with the skin on. Let's learn about five fruits and vegetables that are good to eat with the skin.

1. Potato

Potato skins contain the recommended daily intake of fiber, potassium, iron, and vitamin C. Potatoes can be eaten whole baked or mashed. When sliced thin and baked, the skins can also be enjoyed deliciously. However, sprouted potatoes contain a toxic substance called solanine, so caution is advised.

2. Apple

The apple peel is rich in antioxidants called polyphenols, which help prevent fat accumulation and aid in preventing obesity and adult diseases. The cellulose component helps prevent constipation, and the ursolic acid component plays an important role in muscle strengthening.

3. Sweet pumpkin

The skin of the pumpkin is rich in zinc, which is good for skin and nail health. It also contains beta-carotene, which helps prevent heart disease and cancer. Pumpkin skin should be washed thoroughly with warm water and cooked well, and can be used in baked pumpkin, salads, soups, and other dishes.

4. Korean melon

Cantaloupe skin has detoxifying properties and helps strengthen the liver. It is rich in carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids, and also contains high levels of calcium, minerals, and vitamins. If eating cantaloupe skin is inconvenient, it can be made into vinegar and consumed as a healthy food.

The method is simple. Wash two Korean melons thoroughly, cut them into small pieces with the skin on, and place them in an airtight container. Pour 1000 milliliters of brown rice vinegar over them, then store in the refrigerator for about a month to make Korean melon vinegar.

5. Watermelon

Watermelon rind is rich in citrulline, which has blood circulation and antioxidant effects, making it beneficial for hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. This component also promotes diuretic action, effectively helping to eliminate waste products from the body. Additionally, it contains various nutrients such as vitamins and minerals.

Although watermelon rind is commonly known as an inedible part, there are surprisingly many dishes that utilize it. Watermelon kimchi. By adding salt and onions to the white part of the rind and mixing it with red pepper powder, you can make watermelon kimchi. If you add the rind, onions, cucumbers, and store it for about two days, you can also make watermelon pickled vegetables.

==================

The skin contains many good nutrients~ And watermelon is amazing! I hear it's also good for high blood pressure and cardiovascular diseases.

This summer, I plan to eat all the watermelon rinds ^^