Vegetable Scraps Could Be a Fibre Boost
Food scientists say vegetable skins, seeds and stalks, which often end up in the bin, could provide valuable fibre. The idea is to eat parts of vegetables that people usually throw away. The suggestion is aimed at helping people get more fibre from their everyday food.
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Context: Many people eat less fibre than health guidelines recommend, and fibre supports digestion and helps keep people feeling full. Fibre is found mainly in whole grains, pulses, fruits and vegetables, so the bin suggestion adds to these familiar sources.
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