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India Today
01-05-2025
- Health
- India Today
Fruit peels: Don't throw away the healthy part of these 9 fruits
When enjoying your favorite fruits, it's common to toss the peels aside. But did you know that the skins of many fruits are packed with nutrients, antioxidants, and fiber, often surpassing the flesh itself?Here's why you should think twice before discarding the peels of these nine fruits-and how you can benefit from including them in your diet.1. Apple Apple peels are a powerhouse of nutrition, containing significantly higher amounts of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, potassium, and antioxidants compared to the flesh alone. The skin is also rich in fiber, which aids digestion and helps keep you full OrangeOrange peels are loaded with vitamin C, fiber, and potent antioxidants like flavonoids. They support immunity, aid digestion, and even help lower cholesterol. The zest can be used in teas, desserts, or as a natural flavoring in dishes.3. BananaBanana peels are rich in vitamins B6 and B12, magnesium, potassium, and fiber. They can be used as a natural teeth whitener, soothe skin irritations, and are even edible when cooked or blended into smoothies.4. MangoMango peels contain mangiferin, a powerful antioxidant, along with vitamins A and C. They may help protect against UV damage and support digestion. Mango peels can be used in marmalades, pickles, or baked as chips.5. KiwiKiwi skin is surprisingly edible and provides 50% more fiber than the flesh alone, as well as folate and vitamin E. The fuzzy texture is similar to a peach, and eating the peel boosts your intake of antioxidants and PomegranatePomegranate peels are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. They can help detoxify the body, support heart health, and soothe sore throats. The powdered peel is often used in teas or as a natural remedy.7. CucumberCucumber skins are packed with insoluble fiber, vitamin K, potassium, and antioxidants like beta-carotene, which support bone health and eye function. Leaving the skin on adds crunch and nutrition to salads and snacks.8. WatermelonThe white rind of watermelon is high in zinc, potassium, magnesium, and vitamins A and C. It aids digestion and helps the body eliminate toxins. Try pickling the rind or adding it to smoothies for extra nutrients.9. PearPear skins are a great source of fiber and antioxidants, helping to regulate blood sugar and support digestive health. Eating pears with the skin on maximises their health EAT FRUIT PEELS?Peels often contain more vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants than the to 31% of a fruit's fiber can be found in its skin, supporting digestion and in peels help fight free radicals, potentially lowering the risk of chronic of antioxidants can be up to 328 times higher in fruit peels than in This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a healthcare provider before making significant changes to your diet, especially if you have allergies or health conditions. Ensure fruit peels are thoroughly washed and sourced from safe, pesticide-free produce before consumption.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Derry shuts down 6 massage parlors
Six massage parlors in Derry were forced to close this month for violations, including one establishment that employed someone with a prostitution conviction in another state, a town official said. The town ordered Little Tokyo Spa at 127 Rockingham Road, LZ Asian Spa at 34 Manchester Road, Wei Lan Bodywork and Spa at 49 Birch St., and Orange Orange at 37 Crystal Ave. to cease and desist for violating Chapter 56, a town ordinance regulating massage spas. Two other spas were also ordered to cease and desist — Star Day Spa at 4 Peabody Road Annex and Orange Tree Spa at 92 W. Broadway — which the town says were operating under New Hampshire esthetician licenses and also violated the town ordinance. Incoming Town Administrator Mike Fowler said the violations varied, but included unlicensed technicians working under a single state license, a technician with a felony prostitution conviction, and explicit advertisements offering services not allowed at massage spas. Before Derry adopted a new ordinance in 2023, all a massage therapist needed to operate in town was proof of a license through the state's Office of Professional Licensure and Certification. Town leaders decided that wasn't enough and started requiring that licenses with the state be in good standing and their applications were legitimate. 'Well above a common massage' Fowler said residents reported activity beyond the scope of spas set out by the state and town at several parlors. The town's new licensing process began in March 2024 and after a year, the town's health and code enforcement departments scrutinized the businesses during the renewal process. What they found was shocking, Fowler said. 'There were some things that started to pop up on six of the locations and we had to take action to issue cease and desist orders on those businesses,' Fowler said. 'The common theme with all six of these locations is that we were finding advertisements, and they all look basically the same, that were essentially solicitations for things well above a common massage.' He said when officials searched the names of the businesses on the internet, they found 'references with pretty explicit photos and references to services' that are not part of a massage spa license. Last Thursday, town councilors voted 7-0 to rescind Wei Lan Bodywork and Spa's license after the owner appealed and had been allowed to operate on a temporary basis. The business had recently moved from Manning Street to Birch Street. Also by a unanimous vote, the Town Council upheld its decision to rescind the license of Orange Orange, run by Yung Cui, at an emergency Saturday morning meeting April 5. Cui had appealed the council's earlier decision, stating she didn't understand the rules when it came to advertising. After further investigation, officials found other violations as well, Fowler said. Massage parlor ads Several of the massage parlors have pages on Facebook and review sites such as Yelp. Little Tokyo Spa's Facebook page displayed an ad that included 'New Young Girl & Best Choice … There are sweet and gentle girls here … The girls will give you a unique feeling.' One of the pictures with that post, dated Sept. 18, 2024, included a suggestive picture of a young Asian woman who was not giving a massage. On Monday afternoon, most of the massage parlors that had their licenses revoked no longer had reviews, pictures or working website addresses on Yelp and other sites, and previous suggestive posts on TikTok were no longer available. Enforcing the ordinance Fowler said it's difficult for the health and code enforcement departments in Derry to enforce rules on massage parlors because the ownership of the businesses frequently changes hands and many basically share licenses among several workers. Fowler said after the meeting upholding the revocation of Orange Orange's license, someone else applied for a license at the location under a different name. 'Since then, we've received a change of use for that location where somebody had come in, another name, another person seeking to reopen under a new ownership structure. So, we're navigating that piece of it. It's been a challenge,' he said. 'It's a shell game that gets played because as soon as you know, we take an action for cease and desist, and two, three, four days later, another person comes up and the business has been sold or allegedly sold to a new owner. And now, they're asking for an application and they have a valid license from the state of New Hampshire.' Fowler said several establishments have moved from Salem to Derry after being shut down there. 'Derry just happens to be now at the epicenter of this in southern New Hampshire, so we are taking actions within our ordinance,' he said. The town has cracked down, but Fowler would like to see state regulators take a more active role in investigating business credentials before issuing licenses. 'We have written several inquiries to them, and never received anything back,' Fowler said. Fowler said he could not comment on whether there are any criminal investigations by the Derry Police
