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### 🥄 **How to Use Lemon Peel in Everyday Recipes**
You don’t need to bite into the whole peel to get the benefits. Here are simple, delicious ways to add it into your routine:
#### 1. **Zest It Up**
Grate the peel and add it to:
* Salad dressings
* Yogurt or oatmeal
* Baked goods like muffins, cakes, and scones
* Marinades for fish, chicken, or roasted veggies
#### 2. **Make Lemon Peel Tea**
Dry the peels or use them fresh. Steep in hot water with a touch of honey and ginger for a cleansing, immune-boosting tea.
#### 3. **Infuse Your Water or Oil**
Toss a strip of peel into your water bottle or olive oil bottle. It adds flavor *and* nutrients.
#### 4. **Blend It In**
Add a small amount of zest or peel (just the yellow part — not the bitter white pith) to smoothies for a zesty antioxidant boost.
#### 5. **Make a Lemon Peel Powder**
Dehydrate peels and grind them into a powder. Sprinkle on fruit, add to spice rubs, or stir into drinks and soups.
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### ♻️ Final Thoughts: From Waste to Wellness
It’s a little ironic — we buy lemons for their juice, use the flesh, and toss out the peel without realizing it’s the **most nutrient-dense part of the whole fruit**.
So next time you’re slicing a lemon, think twice before heading to the compost bin. That sunny peel you’re throwing away?
It might be the easiest, most natural upgrade to your health you’ve been missing.
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Want recipes that use the *whole* lemon, or DIY lemon peel beauty treatments? Just say the word — I’ve got ideas for days! 🍋
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