By: Jason Maxwell
Submitted: 2010-09-24 00:23:13 | Word Count: 465
Frequently, we take for granted what we are eating. Most of the time we eat because we are hungry or we just love to eat that kind of food. It is also important to know the nutrients of your food.
Almost all of the fruits contain protein, minerals like potassium, calcium, and iron. They also contain most vitamins like A, C, E and the B-complex. Below are facts about some fruits and other food that we love to nibble with significant amount of nutrients:
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A medium-sized avocado has a high potassium content ( 975 mg ). Its vit. A is 293 IU, vit. C is 20.1 mg., and it also contains vitamins E,K, and the B-complex. Banana, on the other hand, has a lower rate of potassium ( 422 mg. ) than avocado. It does not contain B6, C, E, and K. Breadfruit has a higher potassium than the two other fruits ( 1,078 mg. ) but it does not have vitamin A. Its potassium is also high ( 66 mg.). A medium wedge of cantaloupe is also a great source of potassium ( 2,334 mg. ) and its vit. C content is 2 - 3 mg. A serving of grapefruit sections in a cup will yield a high level of vit. A ( 2132 IU ). Its vit. C content is 7 - 7 mg. Your medium wedge of the tropical pineapple yields a good amount of manganese ( - 53 mg ), 96 IU vit. A, and 7 - 9 mg vit. C. Serving of another tropical fruit, mango, would yield a high vit. A content ( 1584 IU ), vit. C at 5 - 3 mg., and niacin at - 209 mg. Another tropical fruit that is a good source of vit. C in a cup of serving is the papaya with vit. C at 8 - 5 mg. This also contains folate ( 53 mcg ).
Other fruits rich in anti-oxidants, especially in vitamin A are the following: watermelon ( A - 1627 IU,C - 2 - 2 mg ), tomato ( A - 1025 IU, C - 1 - 6 mg. ). Another all-time favorite food we all like to eat is the chocolate. Actually, this is good for one's health when taken in a considerable amount. This is also good for the heart as well as an aide in beautifying one's skin. The princesses and pharaohs used cocoa as a love tonic and as a facial mask even centuries ago.
Knowing the food we eat is a very basic step towards maintaining proper nutrition. Let us take the time to look into our own diet and make adjustments for a healthier life.
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