Nature's own desserts

Fruits restrain carbohydrates and a small amount of protein, but very little of fat in any fruits. Most fruits contain less than one gram of fat per serving. Carbohydrates (starches and sugars) and fats are the primary sources of energy (calories) in the diet. Calories in fruits come mostly from simple carbohydrates. Compared with the early 1900s, Americans today eat more fatty foods and fewer starchy foods, such as breads and other grain products.

In Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the U.S Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services recommend reversing the trend, advising that Americans avoid too much fat and eat more foods with fiber and starch, such as whole-grain breads and cereals, vegetables such as dried beans and peas, and fruits.Of all these foods, fruits have the feature of being called "nature's own desserts.Bananas, apples, and seedless grapes are the most popular snack fruits.

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