New Delhi: When eating a fruit or vegetable, people often get rid of the peel for food safety and hygiene purposes. However, in some cases, eliminating the skin might strip away some potential nutritional value of the food. While it's true that peels of certain fruits might not taste great, it's also true that they might be loaded with nutrition and by not peeling them, you'll probably save some time. Taking about not-so-delicious, yet healthy peels, did you know that banana peels are a rich source of fibre and can be consumed safely?
Healthy peels
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