Leftover Foods: Orange Peels
Although oranges are everyone’s favorite, few people actually know the benefits of orange peels. The rind is chock-full of vitamins and minerals such as thiamine, calcium, provitamin A, riboflavin, and folate. It also contains polyphenols that can help manage chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer, heart diseases, Alzheimer’s, etc.
Also, orange peels are more versatile than you think. From using the zest into salad dressings, baked goods, and orange jams to drying them up to use as a spice—the possibilities are endless. Along with making your food delicious, citrus peels can do wonders for your hair and skin.
Since it has anti-microbial and anti-bacterial properties, it can cure dark circles, acne, blemishes and even help you get rid of dandruff.
Still, want to dispose of your orange peels?
