10 Vegetables You Should Avoid Peeling For Maximum Benefits

Peeling vegetables can remove some of the good stuff along with the unwanted parts. Here are 10 vegetables you can often skip peeling for a nutrient boost

1. Potatoes: The skin is packed with fiber, potassium, and vitamin C. Just give them a good scrub before cooking.

2. Carrots: Beta-carotene, a precursor to vitamin A, is concentrated in the peel.

3. Cucumbers: The peel adds fiber, vitamin K, and antioxidants.

4. Sweet Potatoes: Similar to potatoes, the skin is rich in fiber and antioxidants.

5. Eggplant: The peel contains fiber, flavonoids, and helps retain moisture during cooking.

6. Zucchini: Keep the peel for extra fiber, magnesium, and vitamins.

7. Beets: Nutrients like folate and fiber are abundant just under the skin.

8. Winter Squash: Butternut squash, acorn squash, and kabocha squash all have peels loaded with nutrients.

9. Mushrooms: While technically a fungus, the skin on mushrooms is where much of the flavor is stored.

Bonus: Green Beans: While sometimes tough, green bean pods are edible and a good source of fiber.