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Autumnleaves
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Hi gang :) Missed you all - but lots of newts while I've been away - first trip to NYC :) It was wonderful - running in Central Park, Empire State Building and the Freedom Tower amongst many highlights :)
Sharkie
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Welcome home AL! Glad you had a glorious time. :-) xxx
becca7
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Welcome back AL.

Newt for me today is a bit of a game changer, a they say. I heard that some people eat kiwi fruit with the skin on. I had never thought of this, assuming that the skin would be too tough to be palatable, and always peeling it with a knife or scooping the flesh out, therefore they weren't suitable for eating while out and about. I gave it a try with the skin on and it was fine. Not tough at all, so these fruits will now be much easier to eat. I shan't be trying the same with bananas or oranges.
becca7
becca7
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In case I have killed the thread with what may be perceived as vegan weirdness. kiwifruit.org
Sharkie
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No, it's interesting, Becca. I never peel apples, can't imagine many people do... there must be more fruits with edible skins. I eat lemon peel once it's cooked and also when I use (raw) zest. I always assume with most fruit and veg the most nutrition is nearest the skin.
Sharkie
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Eek, that last sentence is a bit clumsy.
Velociraptor
Velociraptor
Feb 2016
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The thing about "all the goodness being just under the skin" is a myth. When I eat fruit, I tend to eat skins, cores and stalks because it's easier than finding somewhere to dispose of them. Not banana skins or peach stones, though.

I have never had a tree growing inside me.
Sharkie
Sharkie
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You mean I've been deceived all these years V-rap? I always thought skin of fruit and veg was good for you (if it's edible)
becca7
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I'm not sure about the goodness either but the skin does have more fibre. Not that I'm ever likely to lack that.
Velociraptor
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The skin's mostly nutritionally neutral provided it hasn't been sprayed with stuff that's *not* good for you.

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