It’s the Apple Peel That Keeps the Doctor Away

If you want to get the most health benefits from your apples, don’t peel them. That’s the word from researchers who recently examined both the flesh and the peel of 231 pounds of Red Delicious apples, looking for compounds that protect against cancer.

They found most of the powerful cancer-fighting compounds, called phenolics, concentrated in the apple peel. These compounds have powerful antioxidant properties, and in lab tests, showed high potential against three lines of human cancer cells; breast, liver and colon. (He, X. et al. J Agri Food Chem  May 30;55(11)4366-70. Epub 2007 May 8.)

Apple peels are also a good source of nutrients and fiber. Plus, they add color and texture to your meals. When buying apples for eating whole or using the skins in recipes, look for the ones that haven’t been waxed.. (If you’re not sure, ask your grocer.)   You’ll most likely find them at local orchards or in the organic section of your grocery store.

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