{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69c1494f3bbfcfe8db5c89b2/69d7c26c3ae78d6f119fc376?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Cook or compost? What to do with carrot tops, avocado pits and peanut shells","description":"<p>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?</p><p>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.</p><p>Nutrition Diva is a<a href=\"https://quickanddirtytips.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Quick and Dirty Tips</a> podcast, hosted by Monica Reinegal.</p><p>New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/59vwhJqu3bTvSCRsXmbqY6\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify playlist</a> for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself!&nbsp;</p><p>We've also curated some great playlists on specific episode topics including <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1w4QoYhyNeiNXmG8i36n5r?si=fEPfi3EyR8SpTSGrOMCsWw\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Staying Strong as We Age</a>, <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ElNfNcs5JNgFEKA9TCW1d\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Diabetes</a>, <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5qNro1QNdnjz8BIUq8DA44?si=Wx4vacCtTzWFsCmYsJqQrg&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=cc716db299654817\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Weight Loss That Lasts</a> and <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/72UY4cxujSxcOcRiPflsyi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Gut Health</a>! Also, find a playlist of our bone health series, <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40l1EDvXS55Ar1YdN0dolA?si=nw7KfroLQq2LUqlkYydlkA\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Stronger Bones at Every Age</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Have a question for Nutrition Diva? Email: <a href=\"mailto:nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com</a></p><p>Discover more from Nutrition Diva:</p><p><a href=\"https://facebook.com/qdtnutrition\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicareinagel/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletter/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Newsletter</a></p><p>Transcripts available at <a href=\"https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/transcripts/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">QuickandDirtyTips.com</a>.</p>","author_name":"QuickAndDirtyTips.com, Monica Reinagel"}