1. Potatoes
Traditionally, mashed potatoes, potato salad,
and even a boiled or roasted potato side dish means the skin has to come off.
Bad idea. Twenty percent of the nutrients, like B vitamins and trace minerals,
are found in the skin. That's where all of the fiber is too, says Cavuto. Just
make sure to scrub the tuber well to ensure it's clean.
2. Eggplant
The skin of this plump, meaty favorite
contains a phytonutrient called nasunin, a potent antioxidant that helps counter
cell damage brought on by aging or disease.
3. Sweet Potatoes
The skin of this holiday favorite is
where most of its nutrients are located,; it contains vitamin C,
potassium, and betacarotene.
4. Cucumber
It can be a little rough, but dark green
cucumber peel is loaded with immune-boosting antioxidants and fiber, which
prevents constipation and supports GI health.
5. Carrots
As long as you give these grown-in-the-earth
veggies a good washing, there's no reason to shave the outer layer. Says Cavuto:
"All the antioxidants are concentrated in or directly under the skin."
6. Parsnips
Often called white carrots, parsnips are less
sweet, with a winter-spice flavor. But like their orange cousins, they also
contain lots of nutrients just under the skin—so keep it on when you cook with
the veggie.
7. Apples
Many people remove the skin because it can be
tough to digest, but that just means it’s rich in fiber, which fills you up and
aids digestion. "Apple skin is rich in quercitin, vitamin C, and triterpenoids,
which are cancer fighters,".
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