Apple peels contain more antioxidants than the flesh, offering various health benefits, such as reducing the risk of chronic diseases, protecting your brain health, and more.

1. They Are Rich in Antioxidants

Apple peels contain antioxidant compounds (e.g., carotenoids, flavonoids, and anthocyanidins) that give apples their color and contribute to their health benefits. Antioxidants help the body fight free radicals , unstable molecules contributing to cell damage and disease.

Regularly consuming antioxidant-rich foods helps:

Decrease chronic disease risk

Reduce inflammation (a physiological response to disease or injury; when chronic, it increases the risk of various diseases)

Slow biological aging

2. They Are a Great Source of Fiber

Dietary fiber is associated with a decrease

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