King's College Study: Stop throwing away fruit and vegetable peels!

King’s College researchers have published a study arguing that fruit and vegetable peels, seeds, stems and cobs—typically discarded—are the most nutrient-dense parts, rich in fiber, vitamins and antioxidants. The finding challenges the common practice of peeling produce over pesticide-residue concerns, a habit that strips away these valuable components. The study adds to growing evidence on food waste and nutrition, though it does not quantify specific health outcomes. What to watch next: whether regulators and food companies adjust peeling and processing guidance, and whether consumers shift behavior toward eating skins.