Fruits are an important part of a diet anyone should take. This is because they contain nutritive components that are good for physical and mental wellness. Most of us do not know the best way to eat fruits.
Some of these fruits lose their nutritive value when peeled. Before consuming them with their peels, you should wash them thoroughly with clean water.
Some of these fruits are;
1. Pears
When you are peeling on the skin of a pear, you are disposing of them important part since it contains fibre, antioxidants and other valuable nutrients.
2. Apple
Most of us do not think that apples should be consumed with their skin. This is because the skin contains vitamins and antioxidants that help in fighting against Alzheimer’s disease. The presence of triterpenoids in the apple skin makes the body fight against cancer.
3. Mangoes
Most of us peel the skin of mangoes. This gets rid of carotenoids, omega 3 and omega 6 which help in reducing the production of fat cells, help in burning the available fats in the body as well as preventing the body against diabetes and heart diseases.
4. Citrus fruits
These fruits have their skins loaded with Vitamin C, Riboflavin, Calcium, Magnesium and Potassium. Most of us throw these skins without the idea that they are good for the body due to their anti-inflammatory properties.
5. Plums
Plums should be eaten with their skins. This is because the skin contains an antioxidant called chlorogenic acid which is also a source of Vitamin C. This helps in relieving constipation and other digestive problems.