It always seems like when we eat fruits we end up throwing most of it away. What a waste! Well, it doesn’t have to be this way. In fact for some fruits, the peels, cores, skin, and rinds are actually the healthier part of the fruit and they’re totally edible. We bet you didn’t know you can eat these parts of these five fruits.
Watermelon Rinds
Most people try and avoid eating too close to the rind of watermelon because it’s hard and not as juicy as the rest of the fruit, but the rinds are loaded with water and fiber. They taste great pickled.
Pineapple Cores
While some people eat the cores of the pineapple, others eat around it because it’s hard and not very sweet. While they may not be the tastiest on their own, you won’t notice the difference when putting them in a fruit salad.
Banana Peels
In the United States, people don’t eat banana peels, but in other parts of the world, it’s pretty common to eat them because they have tons of vitamins and nutrients. If you’re not down to eat them with the banana, try baking the peels.
Citrus Rinds
More vitamin C and other nutrients are found in citrus rinds than in the rest of the fruit. Sweet and savory dishes taste great with a dash of citrus zest or add the scaps to a salad or smoothie.
Kiwi Skin
Have you heard of people eating kiwis like apples? Instead of peeling them, they bite right into them. Well, they’re onto something because kiwi skin has tons of nutrients.