The skin of an eggplant can be eaten, but it is best to eat it when the eggplant is young. Older eggplants are more bitter and become more discolored. Because of this, older eggplants should be peeled before eaten.
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Sugar can be found naturally occurring in fruits and vegetables or added into foods like soda, milk, yogurt and cereals. Face the Facts USA reports that an average person consumes 100 pounds of sugar per year, or almost 30 tablespoons per day.
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Omega-6 fats, also known as linoleic acid, are available only in food. The human body can’t make them, so they're considered essential fats. They support brain function, bone health, reproductive health, hair growth and regulation of metabolism.
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A study published in "Stroke" in 2011 showed that over a period of 10 years, people who ate more white fruit like apples, pears and bananas had a lower incidence of stroke than those who ate more of other colors of fruit. Apples and pears were the most commonly eaten white fruits in the study.
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Brazil nuts come from the Amazon jungle, mainly Brazil, Peru and Bolivia. They are considered seeds inside coconutlike pods. Brazil nuts are mostly known for their selenium content, but they are also high in fiber, protein and magnesium. The nuts are a major source of income for local Amazonian people.
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Pomegranates may decrease your risk of cancer and heart disease because of the antioxidants found in them. It may also also decrease your levels of LDL, or bad cholesterol, which can allow your blood to flow more freely through your veins.
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Nutrients are essential for your survival. Proteins, fats and carbohydrates are called macronutrients. Your body needs larger amounts of macronutrients for energy, growth and development. Fats provide 9 calories per gram while protein and carbohydrates each provide 4 calories per gram.
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Water is essential for human survival. An adult body is made up of about 60 percent water, and a newborn is made up of 74 percent of water. Water removes waste from cells, brings nutrients to cells, regulates body temperature and helps you digest food.
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The nutritional requirements for elderly adults differ from people in other age groups. According to an article published in 2006 in the "Japanese Journal of Geriatrics," the definition of "elderly" should be those persons over the age of 75.
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