7 Reasons You Should Never Throw Away Potato Peels

One of the most consumed root vegetables year-round and globally is the potato. They are very nutrient-rich and relatively inexpensive to grow. However, did you know that swallowing the skin or peels of organic potatoes might give you more fibre, proteins, minerals, vitamins, and phytochemicals than simply eating the full potato?

1. Anti-Allergy & Immunity Benefits

Flavonoids, a class of phytonutrients with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that shield your body from disease and infection, are a naturally occurring source in potato peels.

2. Good for Your Bones

Minerals found in potato peels are crucial for maintaining bone strength and structure. Iron, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, copper, and zinc are some of these nutrients. Your bones hold about 50–60% of the magnesium in your body. According to specialists at the National Institutes of Health, eating potato peel can help preserve bone density and may also lower the incidence of osteoporosis in women after menopause.

3. Boosts immunity

They have a high vitamin C content and are strong antioxidants. Additionally abundant in calcium and B-complex vitamins, which support a stronger immune system, are potato peels.

4. Lowers blood cholesterol

They are rich in fibre and antioxidants, polyphenols and glycoalkaloids that keep blood cholesterol under control. 

5. Protects heart

They are rich in potassium, which lowers the risk of heart attack and stroke. 

6. Protects against cancer

Potato peels are rich in phytochemicals that act as powerful antioxidants. Also, they contain chlorogenic acid that protects the body against cancer.

7. Lightens dark spots

Using them on the skin is considered healthy, as they contain antibacterial, phenolic, and antioxidant compounds that exert mild bleaching action, and lighten dark spots.

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