Don’t throw that banana peel away! How to eat it...

Stop throwing away those fruit peels - they’re the best part...

Many fruit skins have some amazing healthy properties and you might be surprised at the varieties we could and should be eating.

* Banana peels prevent depression. They’re good for eye health too. Asian cultures serve them steamed or fried. You can also boil them for 10 minutes and then chop them up for smoothies.

* Grapefruit peel fights fat and has lots of vitamins. Try grating some into salads, soups or summery drinks.

* Tangerine peels fight cancer. Bake some slivers on a cookie sheet and add to stir fry for an asian twist with a chewy zing.

* Lemon peel is good for your skin. Add some grated lemon rind to water, tea or salad dressing.

* Kiwi skin is fuzzy. But it’s also really good for us. You can eat the fruit whole, with the skin, if you can stand the sensation. Wipe the kiwi down first and a lot of the fuzz will come off.