# Scientists Confirm Fruit and Vegetable Skins Are Good for You

Researchers have confirmed that the skins of fruits and vegetables contain compounds that are beneficial to health, supporting longstanding advice to eat produce unpeeled. The finding matters because peels are routinely discarded, wasting nutrients that could contribute to diet quality.

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## Sources

### Science
- [New Scientist](https://www.newscientist.com/article/2596529-scientists-have-discovered-a-completely-free-way-to-eat-more-fibre/?utm_campaign=RSS|NSNS&utm_content=home&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=NSNS) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:49:57 +0000