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Should you peel fruits and vegetables before eating?

According to registered nutritionist Gabi Zaromskyte, it's not essential to peel many foods, as the skin often contains many health benefits. "I don't peel some of my fruit and vegetables. I eat my potatoes, carrots, and kiwifruit with the skin on. The skin not only feeds different gut microbe species compared to the flesh, but it also contains fibre. Fibre is essential for a healthy gut microbiome. Washing your produce with apple cider vinegar or salt water wash can help remove excess pesticides