If you don't throw away this fruit and vegetable...

Reducing food waste also benefits health

 

When eating fruits and vegetables, even removing just a little of the skin creates a large amount of food waste.

If trash disposal is bothersome, eating it with the shell intact is also an option.

 

Fruits and vegetables are rich in nutrients even in their skins.

 

 

It is better to eat apples with the skin on.

 

The dietary fiber pectin in apple peel helps facilitate stomach movement and aids in preventing constipation.

Anthocyanins that produce the red color of the skin from active enzymes

Rich in antioxidants that protect the body's health and also have the effect of strengthening lung function.

 

The apple peel also contains ursolic acid, which helps prevent obesity and regulate blood sugar levels.

You don't need to peel the skin; just cut and eat the stem. This is because pesticides often remain on the stem.

It is also best not to discard the skin of the sweet pumpkin.

 

The skin of the pumpkin is rich in antioxidants and phenolic acids that are not found in the flesh.

Phenolic acids help prevent aging, improve blood circulation, and assist in preventing cardiovascular diseases.

 

You can steam and eat the whole pumpkin with the skin on, or collect only the skins and dry them for about 3 to 4 days before brewing tea.

Sweet pumpkin is highly nutritious not only in its skin but also in its seeds.

Pumpkin seeds contain calcium and magnesium, which are good for growing children and the elderly who need to strengthen their bones, nerves, and muscles.

Wash thoroughly, dry, peel, and then eat.

 

 

Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which is good for eye health and vision protection.

 

Beta-carotene is 2.5 times more abundant in the skin than in the center of the carrot, so peeling it results in a loss.

Carotene inside carrots is a fat-soluble vitamin, so it is best absorbed when eaten with oil.

Since the absorption rate is higher, it is best to cut it with the shell on and stir-fry it in oil.

 

Polyacetylene, an antioxidant substance, is also abundant in the shell.

It is a substance that helps cell regeneration, slows down skin aging, and eliminates inflammation inside the body.

 

 

 

 

It is also better not to bother peeling sweet potatoes.

 

Anthocyanins inside sweet potato skins help eliminate active oxygen in the body.

Consuming skins rich in dietary fiber can also facilitate bowel movements.

 

If you dislike eating sweet potatoes with their tough skin,

You can put it into a salad after chopping it finely without cooking.

 

 

 

[Source: Health Chosun]