Drop the peeler and eat potato skin

Drop skin peeler-eat fruits and vegetables may increase your dietary intake of vitamins, fight against cancer and increase your energy level.

Dr Marilyn Glenville, a former president of the Forum for Food and Health to the Royal Society of Medicine, said: “All fruits and vegetables have a bio-synergy", meaning the nutritional benefits of each party are reinforced by the others.

And the skin is not the only bit healthier, we discard stalks and carrots can also be packed with nutrients.

Here, we reveal the fruits and vegetables; you should try to eat together.

Kiwi

The hairy skin of the kiwi is rich in antioxidants and thought to have anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergenic, says Dr Glenville. "The skin contains three times the antioxidants of the flesh; he is also fighting off bugs such as Staphylococcus and E. coli, which are responsible for food poisoning.

How to eat: If the skin is too regular kiwi pie for you, opt for fruit "golden" kiwi, which are softer, less hairy skin, but with the same benefits. Use the skin if you juice the fruit.

Pineapple

Do not panic, the core of the pineapple, not pear skin, you should be dragged into.

With fiber and vitamin C, a real advantage lies in a pineapple enzyme called bromelain, which breaks down food and dead human tissue linger in the digestive system quickly, protecting the stomach. "The heart of a pineapple contains bromelain twice the concentration of the fruit around," says Dr Glenville.

How to eat: Press and crush the core and add the juice smoothies. It may be stringy, but the left over pulp can also be added to soups or stews for extra fiber.

Bananas

The researchers found in Taiwan Banana Peel extract can relieve depression because it is rich in serotonin, the chemical balance in mood. The skin was also found to be good for the eyes because it contains lutein antioxidant that protects cells by ocular exposure to ultraviolet rays - a leading cause of cataracts.

How to eat: The research team recommends boiling the skin for ten minutes and drink chilled water or by putting it in a juicer and drink the juice.

Potatoes

Most people know that potato skins are in good health, but few are aware of the reason. This is because the skin is a nutritional powerhouse. Just skin potato the size of a fist provides half your daily recommended intake of soluble fiber, potassium, iron, zinc phos phorous and vitamin C.

"Pound for pound, potatoes contain more vitamin C than oranges, are perfect for those seeking to ward off colds," says Dr Glenville.

How to eat: Cook all the jackets, boil and mash with the skin, or cut them into quarters, add a little olive oil and cook for potato wedges.