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Study Finds Fruit and Veggie Scraps Are Rich in Dietary Fiber

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Medical Xpress reports that most people routinely discard the peels, skins, stalks and seeds of fruits and vegetables at mealtime . Medical Xpress reports that new research from King's College London suggests these discarded parts could be a valuable source of dietary fiber, offering potential health and environmental benefits . Medical Xpress reports that the study, published in the International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, analyzed 12 common types of fresh produce in the U.K. . Medical Xpress reports that in 10 out of 12 cases, the 'root-to-tip' components such as peels, skins and stalks contained significantly higher levels of dietary fiber than the portions normally eaten . Medical Xpress reports that only 4% of British adults meet the recommended minimum daily intake of 30 g of dietary fiber, highlighting a public health shortfall alongside a food‑waste crisis .

Why it matters. Medical Xpress reports that incorporating fruit and vegetable scraps into diets could help raise fiber consumption toward the 30 g target and reduce food waste, benefiting public health and the environment .

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