date:Aug 16, 2018
tangerine peels can reduce levels of total cholesterol and bad LDL cholesterol, without lowering the good HDL levels. Antioxidants obtained from the peel were 20 times more powerful than those from the juice.
The same goes for all citrus fruits, says nutritionist Anita Bean. Although we throw away the peel because of the bitter taste, the pith contains high levels of pectin, a component of dietary fibre known for its jam-setting qualities, which helps lower cholesterol and acts like a prebioti