Variety comparisons and diverse culinary forms, such as juices or dried extracts, determine the nutritional value and physiological impact of plant-based diets on systemic health.
Bananas provide many nutrients that are essential for good health. They are relatively low in calories -- providing about 121 per large banana -- and high in fiber, in addition to offering several vitamins and minerals. Banana fruit can be eaten plain or sliced and served in sandwiches, fruit cups, custards and salads.
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Apples, a member of the rose family, are low in calories and are fat-, sodium- and cholesterol-free. About 2,500 varieties are grown throughout the United States, according to the University of Illinois Extension.
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