To peel or not to peel? That’s the question we often find ourselves asking when it’s time to prep dinner. It turns out, the right answer often depends on the type of vegetable you’re cooking. We spoke with a dietitian to find out why, sometimes, it’s best to leave the skin on. And for those times when you want to take it off, we’ve got the best peelers, too.
What are the benefits of leaving the skin on vegetables?
According to Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD, of The Food Trends, the peel of some vegetables contains insoluble fiber, which is the type of fiber that attracts water to stool, this makes it softer and easier to pass, and, as a result, helps to promote bowel health. “It helps to keep digestion regular,” Reisdorf said. “And provides food for healthy bacteria in the gut.” That said, she also noted that some peels can taste quite bitter, and therefore it’s probably…