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Kiwi skins, broccoli stalks and watermelon rind pack extra fibre, researchers say

Kiwi skins, broccoli stalks and watermelon rind pack extra fibre, researchers say

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Only 4% of adults hit the recommended 30g of fibre a day, so King's College London researchers say peels, cores and seeds could help fill the gap. Butternut squash skin and seeds had 9.25g of fibre per 100g, and pineapple skin and core had five times more than the flesh. A dietitian says to wash produce well and build fibre up slowly to avoid bloating.

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