Blog — ways to use banana peels

An Appeeling Way to Boost Nutrition I love texture in my cooking and enjoy experimenting with different techniques. On a whim, I tried adding a browning banana, peel and all, to my smoothie and I was surprised to find how smooth and frothy it became! And there was no trace of grittiness. I thought, I’m onto something! Plus there’s over 30% more nutrients in the peel than in the fruit alone so double bonus. It saves time when you don’t have to peel all your fruit and veggies first. Even if you have to cut or peel, there are still...

Food waste and food safety are always primary concerns, and now more than ever, the spread of COVID-19 makes clean cooking and preparation practices essential to safeguarding good health. To help streamline the process and provide added peace of mind, Chef Mareya Ibrahim – America’s “Fit Foodie” – offers her top 8 zero-waste kitchen safety tips ahead of September, which is National Food Safety Awareness Month. She also talks about it in depth on episode 64 of her podcast, Recipes For Your Best Life. Link to the full episode below.     LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE ON APPLE PODCASTS...