Hi hivers, I know we are all wondering what is not meant for the waste bin but for consumption, well it is nothing else but our neglected Orange Peel.
I know this is coming as a surprise for most of us, but do you know that orange peel is 400% more health friendly than the fruit itself, so why should we trash stuffs like that.
Orange peel contains various vitamins, minerals and other compounds such as; Vitamin C, Vitamin A,Copper, Calcium, Magnesium, dietary fibre, VitaminB6, Flavonoids, Hesperidin and many more.
Flavonoids are antioxidants compounds that helps in preventing chronic diseases like cancer and various heart diseases.
All these vitamins and minerals help benefit our health in various ways like;
- Maintaining the eyes: This is because of the Limonene, Decanal and Citral present in the orange peel has anti-inflammatory properties that helps improve the eye vision, it also fights against various infections.
- Keeps the healthy: While hesperidin helps regulate blood pressure and cholesterol in the body the flavoids lowers the cholesterol level and it is actually more effective than drugs.
- Gets rid hangovers: you just have to drink the orange peel tea then your hangover becomes a thing of the past.
- Fresh breath and Strong teeth: Limonene works as a natural scent and solvent also whiten the teeth and protect against cavities.
- Protects against allergic reactions: Calcium ionophore in the orange peel inhibits the release of Histamine in the body.
Histamine is the chemical responsible for allergic reactions in the body.
- Pectin found in orange peel also regulates the body blood sugar level.
- Those having asthma benefits greatly from it as it also known for its ability to get rid of phlegm.
- It also prevents constipation and heartburn
- It maintains the lungs by breaking down congestion and also cleanse the lungs.
- It’s burns excess fats in the body.
Consumption of orange peel also has its setbacks, do not fear because there are various ways to correct those setbacks like;
Having stomach upset after consumption can be avoided by eating it slowly piece by piece.
It has bitter taste, well as they say no pain no gain, you just have to endure the taste for the greater good.
The pesticide residual can actually cause serious harm to the body, so all you have to do is to wash the orange peel properly and thoroughly in hot water before consumption.
I know my fellow hivers won’t be happy if I don’t say how we should consume our orange peel, well it’s quite easy, you just have to cut your fresh orange peel into smaller pieces and put it in your smoothies, salad, yogurt, oatmeal or muffins.
You can also take it like tea, what you have to do is cut the peel into smaller pieces, put the pieces into the water then boil for 15-20 minutes then sieve, your tea is ready you can add whatever sweetener you want as you are free to drink your tea however you like.
Never ever forget to wash your peel with hot water before consumption.
Nothing is actually trash we just haven’t found out it’s value, so next time you want to trash your orange peel think twice.