The skins and peels of fruit and vegetables have an ample amount of nutrition. So, don’t dispose of the peels. They are the star of the kitchen and have a lot to offer.
Here are some of the uses of fruits and vegetable peels
Potato Peels for Refresh Tired Eyes
Potato skins hold enzymes and vitamin C, both of which are known to help ease dull, puffy and droopy eyes. Chill a few unwanted potato peels in the fridge for about 10 to 15 minutes. After chilled, mildly put the peels throughout your eyes. Wash off with cold water after 15 to 20 minutes and get fresh eyes.
Banana Peels for Whiten your Teeth
Banana peels are rich in potassium, magnesium, and manganese that can help remove stains from teeth. Rub your teeth with the inside of a banana peel for about two minutes. Use it before or after brushing your teeth. It will help reduce the yellow tinge and keep your teeth white and bright.
Orange peels for Pest repellent
Some reports recommend that the orange peel is the healthiest part of the whole fruit. Orange or lemon peels are a great way to keep pests and bugs away. The citrus fragrance in oranges and lemons make them a natural pest deterrent. Put these peels near the windows and doorways or in places frequented by pests. Additionally, rubbing the orange peel on the skin is a home cure for preventing mosquito bites. Besides this, you can use it in some added ways.
Some other uses of orange peels
- Use it in your regular tea for a nice kick
- Polish wooden and stainless steel surfaces
- You can use it as a body scrub
- Brightens your face and make skin glow
- Orange zest is great in desserts and cakes dressings
So, don’t throw it, make the best use of it and take its benefits.
Grapefruit peels for a Bath Soak
Grapefruit peels use in a bath soak as it smells great and coat your skin in moisture, healing, and minerals. Its scent is a mood booster that helps to enjoy the fragrance all day long. You can also utilize it to smack soft drinks, confectionery, jellies, and tea. So, in this way, you can utilize it.
Lemon Peels for Skin
Lemon peel is rich in antioxidants and thus helps to detoxify our skin. It is active in fighting and preventing skin problems like acne, wrinkles, blemishes, and pigmentation. It may also help to enhance the brightness, glow, and softness of the skin. Use the lemon peel to rub on dry or flaky skin to regain its sleekness and luster. It includes citric and plants acids that act to cleanse, lighten and brighten the skin. It removes dead skin cells and spurs new skin growth. Therefore lemon peels are one of the best home remedies for the skin.
Cucumber Peels for Certain Diseases
Cucumber peel owns vitamin K that plays a vital role in getting a healthy bone. Its antioxidants, insoluble fiber, and potassium helps in revitalizing skin, immunity, eye health, and vision. It is a good source of dietary fiber that aids lower constipation and provides some protection for colon cancers. It also helps in lessening swelling and puffiness of the eyes if placed on the eyes for 10- 15 minutes. Add unpeeled cucumber to your salads and sandwiches so that you win all the goodness of this green wonder fruit. In addition, cucumber peels may be nasty and full of pesticides. So, wash it 3-4 times and soak them in a little bit of saltwater for a few minutes before eating.
So, next time, don’t think that they are waste products yet the peels can put to many uses.
