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Vegetables play an important role in human nutrition. Research has shown that, compared with individuals who eat less than three servings of vegetables each day, those that eat more than five servings have an approximately twenty percent lower risk of developing coronary heart disease or stroke.
Almonds are included as a good source of protein among recommended healthy foods by the US Department of Agriculture. Almonds are 4% water, 22% carbohydrates, 21% protein, and 50% fat. The regular consumption of almonds may reduce the risk of heart disease.
Raw bananas (not including the peel) are 75% water, 23% carbohydrates, 1% protein, and contain negligible fat. A 100-gram reference serving supplies 89 Calories, 31% of the US recommended Daily Value (DV) of vitamin B6, and moderate amounts of vitamin C, manganese, and dietary fiber.