00:00The parts of fruits and vegetables we throw away may be the most fiber-rich.
00:04Researchers at King's College London tested 12 common types of fresh produce.
00:09They included butternut squash, bell peppers, broccoli, kiwi, pineapple, and watermelon.
00:14In 10 of the 12, peels, skins, seeds, and stalks held more fiber than the eaten parts.
00:20Those discarded parts made up between 25% and 48% of each item's weight.
00:26That matters, because most people don't get enough fiber.
00:30In the UK, only 4% of adults hit the recommended 30 grams a day.
00:34Fiber is linked to better digestion and lower risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
00:40The team stresses this isn't about eating squash skins by the bowl full.
00:44Instead, they'd like caterers and food makers to use more of each plant.
00:48Still, the scraps in the bin may be a missed source of fiber.
00:52Disclosure, this video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
