🖊Michele Roberts, BBC

According to British researchers, eating parts of fruits and vegetables—such as the peel and stems that most of us usually throw away—has health benefits that most people miss.

They say these scraps are a source of fiber and encourage people to “eat from root to tip,” from the core of pineapple to pumpkin seeds and even watermelon rind.

Most adults do not eat enough fiber. Official statistics show that despite the well-known benefits of fiber for gut health, only 4% of people reach the recommended daily amount of 30 grams.

Fiber helps digestion, makes people feel full for longer, and is associated with a lower risk of heart disease and colorectal cancer. Continue from:

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