Why You Should Keep Your Orange and Banana Peels

 

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'The peels of fruits hold some of the most incredible nutrients in the world. There are dozens of uses, both medicinal and practical, for orange and banana peels that are unknown to most. Next time you think about throwing away one of these peels, you may want to have this information handy.

ORANGE PEELS
 
Always try and minimize your pesticide levels by selecting organic oranges, but since they're very low in the pesticides, it's not essential and a good cleaning with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of white vinegar in 1 cup of water will remove almost any pesticide remaining within the outer peel.'

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25 Vegetables you Should not Miss

 

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'Vegetables are important protective food and highly benefi­cial for the maintenance of health and prevention of disease.
They contain valuable food ingredients which can be success­fully used to build up and repair the body.

Here is a list with the veggies that are high in nutrients and your body would love to have them.

Artichokes – 1 medium (60 calories, 0 g fat): In addition to their high fiber content (6 g), artichokes contain a flavonoid that has been shown to reduce skin cancer in animals.

Avocado – 1/2 avocado (170 calories, 13 g fat): Yes, they’re high in fat, but fortunately half of it’s the heart-healthy monounsaturated variety. Avocado is a good source of vitamin E.

Beets - 1/2 cup, sliced (37 calories, 0 g fat): Beta-cyanin, which gives beets their reddish-purple color, is a disease-fighting antioxidant.'

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