These vegetables all have cross-shaped flowers, which is why they are called cruciferous. The decomposition of fruits or vegetables due to bacteria or fungus infection. Designer Foods Designer foods are processed foods that are supplemented with food ingredients naturally rich in disease-preventing substances. This may involve genetic engineering of foods. There are many types of fat.
Fats provide nine calories per gram.
Most fruits and vegetables provide little or no fat. Dietary Fiber Dietary fiber refers to the parts of fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, and legumes that cannot be digested by humans. Studies indicate that high-fiber diets may reduce the risk of heart disease and certain types of cancer. Dietary Supplements Supplements are vitamin or mineral pills or ingredients extracted from foods, herbs, or plants that are consumed in addition to food for presumed health-enhancing benefits. Ethylene Gas Ethylene is a colorless gas produced within the cells of fruits that stimulates ripening in many fruits and some vegetables.