why is it best not to peel vegetables for cooking, if they're in good condition?!

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Nutrition in a Potato Peel
Potatoes are one of the most popular vegetables in the United States because of their ease of storage and because they can be prepared in a number of ways -- as french fries, baked, fried and in soups. Potatoes are also very nutritious; a 5-oz. spud provides 100 calories, contains no fat and is a good source of carbohydrates, fiber, vitamin C and potassium. According to the Food and Drug Administration, potatoes are also low in sodium, and may reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke.

Their Beauty is Skin Deep
Many nutrition specialists recommend cooking and eating potatoes with the skins left on, or peeled very thinly. That's because, according to experts at North Dakota State University, most of the nutrients in a potato are directly beneath the skin in an area known as the "cambium." Another benefit of leaving the skins on is they add fiber to the dish.

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A lot of peeling is really done for aesthetic reasons.
They look prettier,nutrition wise, not losing much.
there is a lot of potassium in potato skins and when skinned, is lost.

In most cases the most nutrients are in the skin and the immediate next level and you peel them away, eg potatoes, carrots etc.

I'm guessing so the nutrients are leeched out by the water.

so that u dont lose nutrients in the peel.