Even the most meticulous meal prep can result in a bit of waste, but an expert has shared why these leftovers shouldn't be tossed in the bin.Home cooks are being cautioned about discarding what could be the tastiest or most useful parts of their raw ingredients.
This is because some scraps might not only enhance their dish, but could also serve entirely different purposes around the kitchen.NHS surgeon Dr Karan Raj, who penned This Book May Save Your Life: Everyday Health Hacks to Worry Less and Live Better, shared advice with his 5.3 million TikTok followers, explained: "When eating an orange, don't discard the orange peel.
You probably don't want to eat these directly but you can use the zest for extra nutrition."He highlighted: "The orange peel itself is rich in a soluble dietary fibre called pectin.
The peels contain high levels of Vitamin C - sometimes as much as, if not more, the flesh of the fruit itself.The doctor added: "The peel contains carotenoids and polyphenols which are anti-inflammatory compounds.
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