Don’t throw them away! Take advantage of these fruit peels in your infusions

In this article you will discover the precious properties that the peels of some very common fruits offer us and how you can take advantage of them to prepare infusions tasty and healthy.

6 fruit peels and their properties

Before talking about the nutrients present in the skin of some fruits that are ideal for infusions, it is important to clarify that, in this type of preparation, it is key use untreated and organically grown fruits. In this way, we ensure infusions free of toxic substances for the body.

Furthermore, if the fruits are locally sourced, better since the delivery times in stores after the harvest are reduced, the fruit is fresher and tastier and the peel maintains better consistency and properties.

Now yes, take note of the perfect fruit peels for your infusions!

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1. Orange peel

Orange peel contains essential oils and antioxidants such as vitamin C and the flavonoids. It is also rich in mineral salts and fiber. Thanks to its active ingredients, it is a great ally for our health and well-being. In fact, the peel of this citrus can help:

Strengthen defenses. Reduce respiratory inflammation and improve the appearance of the skin due to its high antioxidant content. Maintain good oral hygiene and intestinal health with its bactericidal and antimicrobial effect. Improve digestion and regulate intestinal transit with its fiber content .Maintain the ideal weight or lose weight because it provides very few calories and has a satiating and cleansing effect.

If you don’t like the taste or consistency of pure orange peel, you can grate it and use it in your recipes or prepare orange peel tea. You can even dry the shell to save it and take advantage of it to flavor infused waters in summer.

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2. Lemon peel

Like orange and other citrus fruits, lemon provides us with abundant vitamin C and also contains antioxidants such as coumarins and flavonoids, essential oils, bitter principles and pectin.

owns a anti-free radical action and protection of blood vesselsis carminative, antiseptic, satiating, benefits the intestinal mucosa and promotes regular transit.

Due to its properties, it is a functional food that contributes to the prevention of diseases related to poor nutrition, promotes good digestionattenuates capillary fragility and helps fight colds and flu.

It can be used in the kitchen in an innumerable variety of recipes. With lemon peel you can also make jellies, infusions, liqueurs, etc

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3. Tangerine peel

This is another citrus very aromatic and rich in healthy nutrients whose skin can be used to prepare salty and sweet dishes or in the preparation of infusions.

The tangerine peel stands out for its high contribution of vitamins C and A and its benefits are similar to those of orange. In addition, the essential oils present in the tangerine peel are responsible for its sweet aroma and digestive, carminative, antiseptic, relaxing and slightly sedative properties.

The use of tangerine peel is ideal to promote sleep, improve digestion and calm the nerves.

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4. Grapefruit peel

Grapefruit is a less common citrus compared to oranges or lemons, but just as healthy and with a characteristic flavor. It can be perfect to give a Mediterranean touch to your infusions if you are looking for a citrus aroma and something bitter.

The grapefruit peel mainly provides us with fiber, antioxidants, vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, essential oils and bitter principles.

It is a good natural remedy for:

Attenuate inflammation of the upper respiratory tract. Contribute to the elimination of toxins. Improve digestion. Strengthen the immune system. Stockfood

5. Apple skin

Apple skin stands out for its high antioxidant content, especially quercetin with anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory and protective action of cardiovascular health. Furthermore, it is rich in vegetable fiber and triterpene compounds that promote muscle strengthening.

Ultimately, it gives us Very good nutrients for intestinal healthbut there are more benefits of apple peel.

It is also good for protection of the muscular, respiratory and circulatory system.

If you still prefer to peel the apples and eat them without the skin, you can take advantage of the remains to make desserts, smoothies, in salads and, of course, in your infusions.

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6. Pomegranate peel

Let’s face it, eating pomegranate with the skin on is not a pleasant thing to do. Not only because this fruit has a rough and difficult-to-chew rind, but also because it has a bitter and astringent taste. These details of the flavor of its peel are indicators of the high tannin content in the skin of this fruit. In the bark of the pomegranate is found above all the punicalagina type of tannin with astringent and antibacterial action.

The use of pomegranate peel in infusion can relieve throat inflammation and contributes to the strengthening of immune defenses. The decoction of the pomegranate peel is used as a natural remedy for relief of punctual diarrhea.

Recipes for infusions with fruit peel

Now that you know the properties of some fruit peels, you will think twice before throwing them away. Even during the season of pomegranates or tangerines you can dehydrate the skins of these fruits, cut them into small pieces and save them to use them in your recipes and infusions throughout the year.

Create your small supply with a dehydrator cooking will be a very simple task. And, if you don’t have one at home, too: just follow Claudina Navarro Walter’s advice on how to dehydrate food without a dehydrator!

Next, we suggest some recipes to include fruit peels in the infusions.

1. Relaxing infusion with tangerine and apple peel

This relaxing infusion is ideal to help fall asleep. Below are the ingredients, which you must mix in the indicated proportion, and how to prepare it.

Ingredients:

Valerian root: 40%. Chamomile: 40%. Dehydrated tangerine peel: 20%.

Preparation:

Place a tablespoon of the mixture in a clean pot. Add 250 ml of boiling water and cover. Let stand 15 minutes and filter. Taste in small sips two hours before bedtime.

It is ideal for people who feel stressed and worried and have difficulty falling asleep.

2. Digestive infusion of orange peel

This infusion is ideal to promote digestion. Mix the ingredients in the indicated proportion and follow the instructions for its preparation.

Ingredients:

Angelica root: 40%. Fennel fruits: 20%. Cumin fruits: 20%. Dried orange peel: 20%.

Preparation:

Place 250 ml of water in a pot. Add a tablespoon of the mixture and let it boil for two minutes. Cover and let it infuse for 15 minutes before filtering.

Ideal for Take after a very copious or particularly high-fat meal to promote digestion and prevent heaviness, bloating and flatulence.

3. Detox infusion with grapefruit (or lemon) peel

With grapefruit peel, green tea and ginger you can prepare a pleasant cleansing infusion.

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon of green tea. 2 pieces of fresh grapefruit skin (alternatively you can use lemon peel). 2 thin slices of fresh ginger.

Preparation:

Pour 250 ml of water into a clean pot. Add the ginger and grapefruit skin and bring to a boil for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat, add the green tea and cover. Let steep for 4-5 minutes and filter.

It can be taken 1-2 times a day, half an hour before breakfast or lunch.

Ideal for favor the detox functions of the organism and purify the body after feasting at parties and meetings or during a diet for weight loss.

4. Infusion for the throat with pomegranate peel

This infusion of pomegranate skin with chamomile, thyme and mallow is ideal for taking care of the throat. Mix the ingredients in the indicated proportion.

Ingredients:

Crumbled pomegranate peel: 30%.Chamomile: 30%.Thyme: 20%.Mallow: 20%.

Preparation:

Add a tablespoon of the mixture to 250 ml of cold water in a pot and when it starts to boil, turn off and cover with a lid. Let stand 15 minutes and filter.

You can take up to 3 times a day for two or three days.

Ideal for Soothe inflammation of the throat and reduce sore throats that appear as a symptom of colds and flu.