Can you eat the peelings from tangerines or other fruits?!
Can you eat the peelings from tangerines or other fruits?
I saw where they are saying tangerine peels kill cancer cells . I actually had a friend years ago whose father ate orange peels. Is it OK , safe ? whats there to gain? Serious answers please
Answers:
Not only can you eat the peel, it has more health benefits than the inside of the orange!!. Orange peels are a good source of pectin and fiber. There is a possibliity that they can help lower cholesterol.
See this from Science Daily.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/200...
Just make sure the oranges are organic or at least not sprayed w/ chemicals.
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname...