Biggest fibre boost could be scraps in your bin, experts say
UK researchers suggest that eating fruit and vegetable scraps like peels and seeds can significantly increase dietary fiber intake. The study highlights that these discarded parts often contain more fiber than the flesh of the produce.
Why it matters
Promoting 'root-to-tip' eating could improve public health outcomes related to gut health and reduce food waste.
Image source, Getty Images By Michelle Roberts Digital health editor Published 4 minutes ago Eating fruit and vegetable scraps such as peels and stalks could provide a health boost that most of us are missing, say UK researchers , external .
They say scraps are an overlooked source of dietary fibre and are encouraging people to try "root-to-tip" eating, including watermelon rind, pineapple core and butternut squash seeds.
Most adults do not get enough fibre. Official figures , external show only 4% meet the recommended 30g a day, despite its well-known benefits for gut health.
Fibre aids digestion, helps you feel fuller for longer and is linked to a lower risk of heart disease and bowel cancer. , external
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Skin and pips can be beneficial, the fibre researchers say
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