Biggest fibre boost could be scraps in your bin, experts say

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.