Watermelon peels, banana peels, egg shells... you throw away every day, but they actually have many good effects on your health.

Do you believe that the following peels you eat and throw away every day, but they actually have unexpected effects on your health?

Eggshell

Eggshells have many advantages: they are an organic, clean source of calcium, very easy to absorb, and the price is unbeatably cheap, you don't spend a penny. Not only that, eggshells also contain up to 27 other minerals, such as iron, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, fluorine, copper, moblydenum, chrome and strontium... all of which are necessary for body health.

Eggshells also contain up to 27 different minerals

According to nutrition experts, eggshells are an excellent natural source of calcium and minerals for the human body. Clinical trial results with eggshell powder were published in the International Journal of Clinical Pharmaceutical Research , showing many wonderful properties of eggshell powder such as:

• Prevents rickets in humans, prevents osteoporosis
• Increases bone density and flexibility for postmenopausal women
• Stimulates cartilage production and growth.
• Reduce pain, increase bone elasticity for postmenopausal women or osteoporosis
• Prevent bone loss.

Citrus fruit peel

Citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, grapefruits... have peels that contain a lot of nutrients. In the shell, the amount of vitamin C is 5 times higher than the meat, and the shell also contains a lot of fiber, vitamins and minerals such as riboflavin, thiamin, niacin, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin A, calcium, iron, potassium, zinc and magnesium…

Citrus fruit peels are high in vitamins and minerals

Therefore, instead of throwing away the peel, you can wash it, cut it into small pieces and add it to tea, salad, or any dish if you like. Or simply put it in the machine and juice it with other foods for optimal health benefits.

Banana peel

Bananas are a very good fruit for human health, but we often have the habit of removing the peel after eating.

Banana peel has good anti-inflammatory effects

According to scientists, banana peels are rich in vitamins B6, B12, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, carbohydrates... and have a number of other nutritional ingredients.

In addition, banana peels also contain a compound that can inhibit the growth of fungi and bacteria, so it has anti-inflammatory effects, dental care, headache treatment or cracked limbs.

Watermelon rind

When eating watermelon, instead of throwing away the peel, cut it and keep the white skin inside. The white rind of watermelon contains the amino acid Citrulline, which when entering the body, will be converted into arginine, which helps improve circulation and increase blood flow, improve heart health and reduce muscle pain.

Watermelon roots help strengthen the body's immune system and improve some diseases

Furthermore, the white rind of watermelon also contains vitamins C and B6 to help strengthen the immune system effectively. You can cut off the white peel to blend into a smoothie, mix salad with other fruits or eat it while eating watermelon.