You’ve probably heard great things about eating oranges. These spherical fruits are nutritious and delicious. The only thing about an orange that isn’t so great is its peel. It is so annoying to scrape the peel off an orange just to throw it away. Fortunately, you don’t have to; there are many wonderful uses for orange peels alone. Here are 8 of the ingenious things you can do with an orange peel.
1. Eat Orange Zest
Orange zest makes for a fancy and tasty addition to any recipe. Sprinkle it on pastas, soups, desserts, or anything else you might want.
2. Make Yummy Smoothies
Orange peels are rich in nutrients. According to Dr. Mercola, they are high in calcium, copper, magnesium, vitamin A, and some B vitamins. Blend them in with other yummy fruits, and you will feel great.
3. Reduce Anxiety
HowStuffWorks explains that “the aroma of an orange is known to reduce anxiety,” so the peel is an easy and resourceful way to activate this great health benefit. Plop the peel into a pan, cover with water, and simmer. The smell of the orange will fill the room.
4. Make Soothing Tea
Orange peel tea has a number of health benefits, from lowering cholesterol to strengthening the immune system. Leave the orange peels out to dry. Once they are crisp, you can add as many as you want into the tea and preserve the rest in a jar. Your body will thank you.
5. Repel Mosquitos
According to MosquitoNoBand, these pesky creatures absolutely hate the smell of citrus. This means that when you go camping, orange peels are your best friend! Rub the peels on your skin and grate them all over your campsite to keep yourself protected.
6. Revitalize Your Skin
Citrus is SO good for the skin. In fact, orange peels have the perfect combination of nutrients to revitalize your skin. Health ‘N Fitness ‘N Tips explains that “vitamin C protects against free radicals, calcium heals flaky skin, potassium hydrates, and magnesium promotes glowing skin.” What more could you want?
7. Make Your Own Essential Oil
Orange essential oil is healing and smells amazing. It helps to relieve coughing and muscle cramps, and it can put you in a good mood. CondoBlues has the perfect way to make your own orange essential oil – all it takes are orange peels and vodka.
8. Clean Your House
Most cleaning products are citrus scented, so why not make the real thing yourself? Place the citrus peels in a jar, cover with vinegar, and leave it for two weeks. Then remove the peels and fill half the jar with water. Pour into a spray bottle, and voila!
Oranges might be the best fruit ever, and they just got even more uses. Try these fantastic orange peel hacks as soon as you can!
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