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What to do with the peels?

auntsissyauntsissy
in Other Stuff

This may sound silly, but I was wondering about the peels. I know we add grated citrus rind, but what about cucumber skins. When I make a green smoothie, am I supposed to throw away the skins? Is there nutrients in them that we need? Any input?

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  • auntsissyauntsissy

    I just tried my first green smoothie. I put kale, apples, 1/4 lemon w/rind, dates and water. It will have to grow on me. It has a good taste, but the texture is what I need to get used to. Was I supposed to also put the apple peel?

  • circleakitchencircleakitchen

    I always blend the peels of cucumbers with my recipes. They have wonderful silica and silicon content. Citrus rinds can be used to clean your house. Use them like furniture polish.

  • auntsissyauntsissy

    So many good ideas. I would’ve never thought to clean house with them. Rawmama, I did use the whole grapefruit and orange peel in my juicer, bad mistake. That was awful. I do like a little lemon rind though in my smoothie. Thanks for all the ideas everyone.

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