Eat the Scraps - Get More Fiber
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Most people do not eat enough fiber. Fiber is the part of food that helps your stomach work well. Scientists in the UK studied fruit and vegetable scraps. They found that scraps have a lot of fiber. Many people throw away these scraps in the bin.
Scraps Have More Fiber
The skin of fruit and vegetables has more fiber than the inside. Eating a kiwi with the skin gives you fifty percent more fiber. Watermelon rind has as much fiber as bread. Butternut squash seeds have as much fiber as cereal. Pineapple skin has five times more fiber than the flesh.
Easy Ways to Use Scraps
You can eat scraps in many ways. Put kiwi skin on your fruit. Add broccoli stalks to your stir-fry. Put bell pepper seeds in your food. Wash all vegetables before you eat them. Start slowly to avoid bloating in your stomach.
Discussion Questions
- What scraps from fruit do you usually throw away?
- Which vegetable scrap would you like to try eating?
- How can you use broccoli stalks in your cooking?
- Why do you think people throw away fruit and vegetable scraps?
- What happens to your stomach when you eat more fiber?
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