Some people do it, whereas others see it as a 0 CRIMINAL offense against food and an assault on common sense. Today we are going to talk about peeling, or removing the 17 layer of a fruit such as an apple.

One might ask – why would people be so divided on such a trivial matter? While the peel might not be to everybody’s taste, they are very rich in 18 elements and antioxidants. The 19 are molecules that prevent or delay oxidisation, a process that damages cells of our body. Finally, a reasonable 20 against peeling is that it takes a lot of time, which could be spent 21 .

However, not every kind of peel is good for you. Orange is one fruit whose peel (also called rind) can be harmful, as it causes undue stress to your 22 tract. Moreover, just like with any other type of peel, 23 pesticides on its surface can be a big risk. That is one of the reasons you should always wash your fruits and vegetables 24 before eating them – it is not the dirt that you should most be afraid of, but the possible traces of chemical treatment.