Science

Eating fruit and vegetable peel could combat cancer

Drop the peeler — ­eating the skins of fruit and ­vegetables could boost your nutritional intake of vitamins, combat cancer and increase your energy levels.

All fruit and vegetables have a "bio-synergy", which means the nutritional ­benefits of each part are reinforced by the others. And the skin is not the only healthy bit we discard — stalks and cores can also be packed with nutrients. Here, we reveal the fruit and vegetables you should try to eat whole...