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It is rightly said that nature has everything for human sustenance, we must only know how to use things wisely. Similarly, nothing goes to waste in a smart garden, not even vegetable and fruit waste. They’re goldmines for your plants, and turning kitchen scraps into fertiliser feels like a win for your wallet, the planet,…
Compost pit made of orange peels. Image credit – Gemini Oranges have become a cornerstone in breakfast, highly valued for their high vitamin C content and sweet flavour. But do you tend to discard the peels after indulging in the staple agricultural product? Well, you’re not alone. According to Journal of Molecular Liquids, orange peels…
A popular internet trend involves steeping banana peels in vinegar for various home remedies. While banana peels offer nutrients and vinegar has antibacterial properties, combining them in this manner lacks scientific backing. Image Credits: Google Gemini The kitchen counter has stealthily transformed into an improvised laboratory for experimenting with one of the internet’s most favoured…
Transform your citrus peels from waste to wonderful! Boiling orange peels releases limonene, a natural compound known for its mood-boosting and antibacterial properties. Before you dispose of those pieces of citrus peel in the trash after your breakfast snack, remember that many individuals consider them only as biodegradable garbage. However, there is more to it…
Now, it’s a very common scene: A man driving in a car, slows the vehicle, pulls down the windows and bam, throws a handful of orange peels in the middle of the road. But what happens next is not quite common: local authorities stop the car, ask the man to step out of his vehicle,…
Typically, lemon peels are not eaten on their own. So, it is important to understand how they can be added safely into the diet. Remember to wash the lemons thoroughly before using the peel. The simplest yet best way to use lemon zest is to peel into salads, desserts, yogurt, teas, marinades, dressing on fish,…
Most of us peel fruits out of habit. Apples, bananas, oranges and lemons are often stripped of their skins before we eat them, usually without a second thought. Yet those colourful peels you discard might be some of the most nutrient-dense parts of the fruit. Packed with fibre, antioxidants, essential oils and plant compounds, fruit…
