Which fruits should not be eaten with the peel and why: a doctor's answer

05.09.2023 19:38

Some people are used to eating fruits with the skin, only after washing the fruit first.

But, as it turns out, not all fruits can be consumed with the peel. There is a risk of harm to the body.

Nutritionist Irina Mansurova spoke about this in more detail, writes AiF .

As the doctor noted, it is better to eat apples with the peel, since it contains many useful substances.

But if a person has a peptic ulcer, then such a part of the fruit must be cut off.

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In addition, as Mansurova noted, it is also necessary to remove the peel from the mango, since pesticide residues and toxic substances can accumulate there.

The doctor emphasized that the skin of many other exotic fruits can also be unsafe.

But if we talk about lemon and other citrus fruits, then the peel contains many vitamins and oils that relieve stress, improve sleep, and prevent atherosclerosis. Therefore, the peel can be saved, but it is important to thoroughly wash the fruits beforehand.

Author: Olga Kotova Internet resource editor