For many seniors, the answer may come as a surprise.
The item in question is the humble apple peel.
Most people peel apples for baking, cooking, or simply because they prefer the texture. Then the peel gets discarded.
Yet some nutrition experts say the peel may actually contain some of the fruit’s most valuable compounds.
Why the Peel Matters
An apple’s skin is packed with natural plant compounds called polyphenols.
These compounds act as antioxidants, helping protect cells from everyday wear and tear caused by aging and environmental stress.
While the flesh of the apple contains beneficial nutrients, many antioxidants are concentrated in or just beneath the peel.
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