18 Foods You're Eating Wrong

You could be depriving yourself of some major nutrients—and not even know it!

The way you eat and prepare certain foods can actually make or break the health benefits they provide. You may not think twice about boiling veggies, peeling apples, or drinking a cup of coffee as soon you wake up—but there are actually better and healthier ways to consume them all.

So, we're taking a second look at 18 foods that are probably staples in your diet and offering up the best ways to slice, dice, cook, and devour them so you'll be sure to reap every vitamin and nutritious compound it offers. Take a deep breath; you'll never eat some of your favorite meals and snacks the same again! Inspired? Then cross-check your kitchen with this list of 40 Things Healthy Cooks Always Have in Their Kitchen!

1. Apples

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If you're eating your apples peeled or in sauce form, you're missing out on some major nutritional value. "Apple skin is particularly rich in nutrients such as fiber and antioxidants," explains Edwina Clark, MS, RD, APD (Aus), CSSD and head of nutrition and wellness at Yummly. "If you remove the skin, you may miss out on important health benefits such as improved fullness, cholesterol control, and inflammation reduction." Speaking of inflammation, don't miss these 20 Anti-Inflammatory Foods for Weight Loss!

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