8 Leftover Foods You Always Throw Away But Shouldn’t

Leftover Foods: Cucumber Peels

Cucumbers are a refreshing addition to your salads, wraps, and mojitos. However, many people don’t seem to love the hard cuke skin. If you can’t resist the urge to peel the skin right off the bat, you’re actually wasting the healthiest part of the cucumber.

The skin is where you find the most fiber, silica, and anti-oxidants. It’s perfectly edible and very nutritious.

Cucumber peels are multi-use, and they can come in handy to take off markers, crayons, and even pen marks from the wall. Just rub the outer part of the peel directly to the affected area, and the stains should come off with minimal effort.