Did You Know That You Don’t Have to Peel These Five Vegetables?

Peeling vegetables and fruits often comes down to personal preference, but some of them are healthier and more nutritious if you leave the peel on—including these five tasty veggies.

Tomatoes

It’s common to peel tomatoes before cooking them, but it’s not necessary because using them with the peel can increase the amount of nutrients.

Potatoes

Potato skin contains a lot of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, so you should just carefully wash your potatoes before cooking them instead of peeling them.

Raw Beets

Raw beets can be shredded and used in a salad and there’s no need to peel them beforehand, as long as you give them a good scrub.

Cucumber

Cucumber skin can be super healthy, but make sure to wash it really well to get rid of the waxy layer.

Zucchini

Zucchini and eggplant can both be eaten with their skin on—they’re mostly made of water, and skin happens to be their most nutritious part.