Eggplants belong to the nightshade plant family, which includes tomatoes and potatoes. Eggplants are high in dietary fiber, containing 2.5 g per 3 1/2-oz. serving. They’re also rich in potassium and vitamins B1 and B6, and are good sources of folic acid, niacin, magnesium and phosphorous.
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If the yogurt section of your local dairy case seems to have expanded in the last few years, it could be because yogurt is big business in the United States -- Americans spend almost 7 billion dollars a year on the cultured dairy product, according to the National Yogurt Association.
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Pumpkins are something of a natural two-for-one deal. Whether you use them to make jack-o-lanterns or pie, all pumpkins contain a valuable prize in their pulpy core -- nutritious, edible seeds.
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Muesli and granola are virtually indistinguishable on the grocery store shelf. Despite sharing many common ingredients and remarkably similar histories, however, the two oat-based cereals are actually quite different.
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