The Peel: Why You Should Eat It (And How to Do It Safely)

Have you ever thought about throwing away the peel of an apple or potato?

Well, you might be missing out!

The skins of many fruits and vegetables have lots of good stuff like vitamins and fiber, kind of like a superfood.

Apple peels have a special ingredient called quercetin, and potato skins have iron.

Banana peels are good too, helping your mood and eyes!

To eat the peels safely, wash them well.

You can use running water, a brush, and even a vinegar and water mix.

Drying the produce after washing helps too.

However, some peels, like those on thick-skinned fruits, are not good to eat.