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One of the positive mindset shifts was getting scrappy in the kitchenliterally.

Maybe you figured out thatcarrot tops could be blended into pesto and kale stems can be pickled with herbs.

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Reilly Brock is the associate creative director at Imperfect Foods, a food delivery company with the mission of eliminating food waste and making healthy food more accessible.

You might even fancy yourself a cooking-with-veggie-scraps master.

But cooking with scraps certainly isnt limited to vegetables.

Fortunately, he isnt shy about sharing his intel.

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These are the fruit scraps you should always eat

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Still not into noshing on them?

Youll feel fancy and stay well-hydrated.

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All blended up, you wont even notice it wasnt peeled.

Citrus peels

One of the easiest ways to use citrus peels is in other dishes.

Brock says you could also boil the peels in a simple syrup to make candied peels.

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Reilly Brock is the associate creative director at Imperfect Foods, a food delivery company with the mission of eliminating food waste and making healthy food more accessible.

Its a fun snack or dessert garnish.

Its really easy to make and is incredibly refreshing, Brock says of the drink.

Apple cores

Think you know how to eat an apple?Think again.

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According to research, the bulk of an apples good bacteria is found in its seeds.

If you skip eating the core, you miss out on some major digestive help.

Take a page out of zero-waste chef Anne-Marie Bonneaus book andmake your own apple scrap vinegar, Brock says.

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Besides apple cores, the only other ingredients you need are a tablespoon of sugar and dechlorinated water.

Watermelon rinds

you’re able to absolutely eat raw watermelon rind.

Its crunchy, kind of like a cucumber, if not bursting with flavor.

But did you know you’re free to pickle it?

(This recipe shows exactly how to do it.)

Watch the video below to see how to make zero-waste almond shortbread cookies:

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