Dietary fiber is not found in animal products. Whole grains, fruits and vegetables are all good sources of dietary fiber. The more beta-carotene in a food the richer its yellow, orange or green color. Eating foods rich in beta-carotene may reduce the risk of some forms of cancer. One fresh chili pepper contains almost 40 percent more vitamin C than an orange.
Fresh fruit is a great dessert because it is naturally sweet and low in calories.
A cup of mixed fresh fruit can have between 65 and 100 calories. Almost all fresh fruits and vegetables are naturally low in sodium. An average apple is 85 percent water plus vitamins, minerals and complex carbohydrates. When cooking vegetables, use as little water as possible to avoid losing nutrients in the cooking liquid. The University of Iowa.