Food Scraps Which You Can Use

Aug 10, 2020

Food wastage is one of the biggest problems in the world but most of us don't know that many things we cut off from fruits and vegetables are not only safe to consume but also nutritious. Here are some food scraps that you don't have to add it to kitchen waste but can use it in some other way

Carrot Tops

You can use it in making vegetable stock.

Egg shells (source of calcium)

You can add them into your garden for a great source of calcium carbonate for the soil. An added bonus, they reduce soil acidity.

Onion Skin

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Use the leftover onion skins for mulching. The dry peels will decompose soon and enrich your soil with potassium and calcium.

Garlic Skin

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It can be used to add extra nutrition to soups, stews, and when making bone broth or stock

Banana Skin

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It contain vitamin C and vitamin E and they also contain potassium, zinc, iron, and manganese which reduce acne outbreaks.

Zucchini Flowers

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It's perfect for stuffing, frying or finely chopping to add delicious peppery flavor to almost anything.

Watermelon Rinds

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Another benefit of watermelon rind is that it’s a rich source of fiber.

Kiwi Skin

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Kiwi skins contain a high concentration of nutrients, especially fiber, folate and vitamin E. Fiber is an essential nutrient that feeds the good bacteria living in your gut.

Celery Leaves

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Toss light and add dark celery leaves into any kind of salad.