Kiwi fuzz and pineapple cores are really good for you.

You’re probably throwing away the healthiest part of your food...

If you like fresh fruits and vegetables – you’re probably throwing away the best part. That core, skin or rind could be full of nutrition:

• Kiwi – that hairy skin is good stuff. Eating a kiwi whole will triple your fiber intake. If you don’t like the thought of biting into that fuzzy orb, slice it up – the skin goes down easier in small doses.

• Broccoli – the stalks are packed with antioxidants. Try slicing them into thin strips for stir-fry.

• Acorn squash – most people just opt for the flesh – but the skin is super healthy. If you roast the acorn halves with their skin and eat the whole thing – it adds texture, color and nutrients.

• Pineapple – the core is really good for you. Eating it raw is most effective but might take some getting used to. It’s tougher and less sweet than the rest of the fruit.

• Oranges and lemons – the rinds are a great source of a unique antioxidant. Adding rinds to recipes or zest to any dish adds flavor – and can even lower cholesterol.