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Cook or compost? What to do with carrot tops, avocado pits and peanut shells
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- Nutrition Diva
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- Apr 15, 2026
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- 709
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Summary
860. Are you throwing away the most nutritious parts of your groceries? From blending avocado pits into smoothies to snacking on peanut shells, social media is full of "zero-waste" food hacks—but are they actually safe? This week, Monica digs into the compost bin to separate the "hidden treasures" from the literal trash. We go over which veggie scraps are nutritional powerhouses (hello, beet greens!) and which ones—like rhubarb leaves and apple seeds—could actually be toxic. Plus, the truth about whether eating corn cobs and peanut shells is "fiber" or just a recipe for a digestive disaster. Nutrition Diva is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast, hosted by Monica Reinagel. New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself! We've also curated some great playlists on specific episode topics including Staying Strong as We Age , Diabetes , Weight Loss That Lasts and Gut Health ! Also, find a playlist of our bone health series, Stronger Bones at Every Age . Have a question for Nutrition Diva? Email: [email protected] Discover more from Nutrition Diva: Facebook LinkedIn Newsletter Transcripts available at QuickandDirtyTips.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.