It’s that time of the year where our rubbish bins get overloaded with discarded mandarin orange peels. Did you know that theseorange peelshave many interesting uses that we can benefit from in our everyday lives? Let’s do things a little differently this Chinese New Year andrepurposeourmandarin orange peels! Here are a few ways how:
A Healthy Boost To Your Food
With so many nutrients stored beneath an orange’s skin, you’ll find that adding them to food and drinks will greatly enhance its taste and nutritional value. Wash your orange skins well and simply grate the zest into salads, yogurt, cooked vegetables, or even on top of desserts. Apart from food, try blending the peel along with your favourite fruits to make a scrumptious smoothie! The high levels of vitamin C strengthen the immune system and is also useful for losing weight due to added fiber.
DIYEco-FriendlyCleaner
Just when you thought this fruit couldn’t get more a-peeling, it throws one more surprise at you. Follow these simple steps to make your very own all-natural cleaning solution: fill a large glass jar with layers of orange peel, pour white vinegar until the top and let it sit for up to two weeks. Once ready, strain the liquid (leftover peels can be used as compost) and mix with water using a 2:1 ratio, and start spraying! You’ve now got an organic solution that cleans well and disinfects dirt-ridden areas while keeping your home environment safe.
We hope these ideas have inspired you to treasure the many practical uses of a humble mandarin orange peel. They will be ubiquitous during this CNY season so keep your eyes peeled, spread the word to your family and friends to prevent further waste, and enjoy thebenefitsofrepurposing orange peeltogether!
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