Mumineen in Good Health

Health benefits of Fruits and Vegetables in their natural state

Durriya ben Pacha

Health benefits of Fruits and Vegetables in their natural state

When you eat fruits and vegetables do not miss out the fiber and anti oxidants in the outer skin.
When you remove the peel or skin of fruits and vegetables, you loose a lot of nutrition, since it is concentrated source of fibre, vitamins, minerals and phyto chemicals.
The pigments are healthful, and the skin is the the colorful part.

Skins supply both soluble and insoluble fibre which helps to prevent constipation.
Apple skin and citrus peels are rich source of pectin, a soluble fiber which helps to lower blood cholesterol and blood sugar.
Apple skin may have anti cancer effect, due to phenols (potent anti oxidants ) in the skin. to get the most of potato eat the skin. It has more fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin B .It is also rich in anti oxidant compounds.
Citrus peels contains compounds which gives it a bitter taste has anti oxidant effect.they may also detoxify potentially cancer causing and reduce the activity of proteins that trigger abnormal cell growth.
you can use the peels of lime, lemon and orange in cooking.Grate the outer most part of the rind in tomato sauce, fish or chicken dishes or baked dishes.
Also add strips of lemon or orange zest to salads, or a cup of tea.
Orange peel pounded with rain water if applied to acne it helps.