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a fruit is the ripened ovary, together a fruit is the ripened ovary, together with its seeds, of a flowering plant. with its seeds, of a flowering plant.
Fruit FactsFruit Facts Contain sugar “Contain sugar “CarbsCarbs” that ” that
gives gives quick energyquick energy
Rich in Rich in vitaminsvitamins and and mineralsminerals
Contain little or no fat Contain little or no fat and and very little proteinvery little protein
Most Most contain FIBERcontain FIBER, , needed needed for normal eliminationfor normal elimination
Rich in Rich in AntioxidantsAntioxidants. Help . Help fight diseases.fight diseases.
Guidelines for Selecting Guidelines for Selecting FruitFruit
Buy fruits that are:Buy fruits that are:http://www.ifood.tv/video/how-to-choose-ripe-fruits
Firm to the touchFirm to the touch The right colorThe right color Well shapedWell shaped Heavy for their sizeHeavy for their size AromaticAromatic In good conditionIn good condition
Guidelines for Selecting Guidelines for Selecting FruitsFruits
Avoid fruits that are:Avoid fruits that are:
Too softToo soft Too hardToo hard Green or under ripeGreen or under ripe DamagedDamaged BruisedBruised DecayedDecayed MildewedMildewed discoloreddiscolored
Botanical NamesBotanical Names
Classified by their Classified by their botanical namesbotanical names according according to similar characteristicsto similar characteristics
Six classifications of fruits-Six classifications of fruits-draw chart on back of page to identify each draw chart on back of page to identify each classification.classification.
1) POMES1) POMES
Smooth skin and an Smooth skin and an enlarged fleshy area that enlarged fleshy area that surrounds the core.surrounds the core.
Examples:Examples: ApplesApples Pears Pears
Apple a DayApple a Day
Apples satisfy hunger for few calories so it’s not Apples satisfy hunger for few calories so it’s not surprising that they can be part of a healthy diet that surprising that they can be part of a healthy diet that promotes weight loss. .
And in a recent study, And in a recent study, dried dried apples also helped apples also helped participants lose some weight. Women who ate a cup participants lose some weight. Women who ate a cup of dried apples daily for a year lost some weight and of dried apples daily for a year lost some weight and lowered their cholesterol and heart disease markers. lowered their cholesterol and heart disease markers.
Florida State University researchers think Florida State University researchers think apples’ apples’ antioxidantsantioxidants and pectin and pectin (a type of fiber)(a type of fiber) are are responsible for the benefits—and think that fresh responsible for the benefits—and think that fresh apples would be even more effective apples would be even more effective
Store apples in crisper of Store apples in crisper of refrigerator.refrigerator.Always look for stems firmly attached when buying Always look for stems firmly attached when buying apples or pears. Sign of freshness.apples or pears. Sign of freshness.
2) Drupes2) Drupes
Contain a single seed, or Contain a single seed, or pit (stone), surrounded pit (stone), surrounded by juicy flesh.by juicy flesh.
Examples:Examples: PeachPeach CherryCherry NectarineNectarine apricotapricot
Did you know?Did you know?
Cherries’ rich red color comes from Cherries’ rich red color comes from anthocyanins—the antioxidants found in anthocyanins—the antioxidants found in grapes (and red wine)—that grapes (and red wine)—that inhibit inhibit enzymes associated with enzymes associated with inflammationinflammation,, and may help soothe and may help soothe soreness linked to muscle and joint pain. soreness linked to muscle and joint pain.
3) Berries3) Berries
Fragile cell structureFragile cell structure Pulpy and juicyPulpy and juicy Tiny seeds embedded in Tiny seeds embedded in
fleshflesh
Examples:Examples: BlackberriesBlackberries CranberriesCranberries StrawberriesStrawberries GrapesGrapes BlueberriesBlueberries
Eat BlueberriesEat Blueberries:: 1. 1. activate fat-burning genes in abdominal fat cellsactivate fat-burning genes in abdominal fat cells to assist with to assist with
weight loss, and belly fat lossweight loss, and belly fat loss in particular. in particular. According to research at Tufts University, According to research at Tufts University, regularly ingesting catechins increases abdominal fat loss by 77 percent and double total weight loss.regularly ingesting catechins increases abdominal fat loss by 77 percent and double total weight loss.
2. They contain a group of natural 2. They contain a group of natural phytonutrientsphytonutrients which have a unique ability which have a unique ability to to protect both the watery and fatty parts of the brain against protect both the watery and fatty parts of the brain against damage from some environmental toxinsdamage from some environmental toxins..
3. Blueberries are one of the richest sources of proanthocyanidins. 3. Blueberries are one of the richest sources of proanthocyanidins. decrease free radicals levels that are linked to decrease free radicals levels that are linked to agingaging (yes wrinkling!) and disease. (yes wrinkling!) and disease.
may reverse some age-related memory loss and motor skill may reverse some age-related memory loss and motor skill declinedecline..
5. Blueberries are packed with 5. Blueberries are packed with vitamins C, E, riboflavin, niacin, and folatevitamins C, E, riboflavin, niacin, and folate..
Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/12-surprising-reasons-to-eat-more-blueberries.html#ixzz2v8F9XxOt Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/12-surprising-reasons-to-eat-more-blueberries.html#ixzz2v8EeKoL5 Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/12-surprising-reasons-to-eat-more-blueberries.html#ixzz2v8F9XxOt Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/12-surprising-reasons-to-eat-more-blueberries.html#ixzz2v8EeKoL5
4) Citrus4) Citrus
Grow in warm regionsGrow in warm regions Firm rind and pulpy Firm rind and pulpy
flesh. Sectioned.flesh. Sectioned.
Examples:Examples: OrangeOrange GrapefruitGrapefruit TangerineTangerine LemonLemon KumquatKumquat CitronCitron TangeloTangelo Ugli fruitUgli fruit
Did you know?Did you know?
Oranges contain antioxidants that help Oranges contain antioxidants that help fight the free radicals that damage and fight the free radicals that damage and age our skin age our skin
Juice vs. whole fruit?Juice vs. whole fruit?
Whole fruit is Whole fruit is alwaysalways best choice. best choice.
More fiber- more filling, takes longer for body to absorb
No fiber- less filling
More antioxidants Antioxidants may be destroyed during processing.
Less calories 8 oz. OJ has same calories as 2 oranges.
More flavor without processing
Less flavor as result of processing.
MelonsMelons
Hard out surface that is Hard out surface that is smooth or nettedsmooth or netted
Juicy fleshJuicy flesh
Examples:Examples: CantaloupeCantaloupe HoneydewHoneydew WatermelonWatermelon CasabaCasaba
Did you know?Did you know?
Many years ago explorers used Many years ago explorers used watermelons to carry water on long watermelons to carry water on long expeditions expeditions
TropicalTropical
Grow in very warm climatesGrow in very warm climates Differ in skin composition and Differ in skin composition and
seed characteristicsseed characteristics
Examples:Examples: BananasBananas PineapplePineapple AvocadosAvocados DatesDates FigsFigs MangosMangos PomegranatesPomegranates papayaspapayas
Did you know?Did you know?
Kiwi contains twice as much Vitamin C as Kiwi contains twice as much Vitamin C as an orange an orange
If you think bananas are just for monkeys, think again.
Bananas help overcome depression due to high levels of tryptophan, which is converted into serotonin -- the happy-mood brain neurotransmitter.
Eat two bananas before a strenuous workout to pack an energy punch and sustain your blood sugar.
Protect against muscle cramps during workouts and nighttime leg cramps by eating a banana.
Counteract calcium loss during urination and build strong bones by supplementing with a banana.
Improve your mood and reduce PMS symptoms by eating a banana, which regulates blood sugar and produces stress-relieving relaxation.
If you think bananas are just for monkeys, think again.
Bananas reduce swelling, protect against type II diabetes, aid weight loss, strengthen the nervous system, and help with the production of white blood cells, all due to high levels of vitamin B-6.
Strengthen your blood and relieve anemia with the added iron from bananas.
High in potassium and low in salt, bananas are officially recognized by the FDA as being able to lower blood pressure and protect against heart attack and stroke.
http://foodmatters.tv/articles-1/25-powerful-reasons-to-eat-bananas
TropicalTropical
Grow in very warm climatesGrow in very warm climates Differ in skin composition and Differ in skin composition and
seed characteristicsseed characteristics
Examples:Examples: BananasBananas PineapplePineapple AvocadosAvocados DatesDates FigsFigs MangosMangos PomegranatesPomegranates papayaspapayas
Did you know?Did you know?
Mangoes are the most favorite and Mangoes are the most favorite and number 1 fruit in the world.number 1 fruit in the world.
Eat MangosEat Mangos
Research has shown antioxidant compounds in mango Research has shown antioxidant compounds in mango fruit have been found to fruit have been found to protect against colon, breast, protect against colon, breast, leukemia and prostate cancers.leukemia and prostate cancers.
clear clogged pores and eliminate pimples clear clogged pores and eliminate pimples
The high levels of fiber, pectin and vitamin C help to The high levels of fiber, pectin and vitamin C help to lower serum cholesterol levelslower serum cholesterol levels, specifically Low-Density , specifically Low-Density Lipoprotein (the bad stuff)Lipoprotein (the bad stuff)
Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/10-health-benefits-of-mangos.html#ixzz2v8HWyq7L Read Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/10-health-benefits-of-mangos.html#ixzz2v8HWyq7L Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/10-health-benefits-of-mangos.html#ixzz2v8HLEUDG more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/10-health-benefits-of-mangos.html#ixzz2v8HLEUDG
Complete questions on Complete questions on back and turn in paper.back and turn in paper.
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Which Fruits won’t ripen after picking?Which Fruits won’t ripen after picking?
How do you make fruits How do you make fruits ripen more quickly?ripen more quickly?
Which fruits will ripen Which fruits will ripen after harvest?after harvest?
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What are the ways you What are the ways you can buy fruit?can buy fruit?
FreshFresh
FrozenFrozen
CannedCanned
DriedDried
FreshFresh
PerishablePerishable
Store in special drawer to prevent rapid loss of Store in special drawer to prevent rapid loss of moisturemoisture
Handle gently to avoid bruisingHandle gently to avoid bruising
Ripen fruits at room temperature and then store in Ripen fruits at room temperature and then store in refrigeratorrefrigerator
Buy in seasonBuy in season
FrozenFrozen
Store immediately in Store immediately in freezerfreezer
Do not thaw until Do not thaw until ready to useready to use
Do not refreeze after Do not refreeze after being thawedbeing thawed
CannedCanned
Store in cool, dry placeStore in cool, dry place
Once opened, fruit Once opened, fruit becomes perishable, put becomes perishable, put in a plastic or glass in a plastic or glass containercontainer
Store covered in Store covered in refrigeratorrefrigerator
DriedDried
Store in cool, dry Store in cool, dry place in original place in original containercontainer
Close tightly after Close tightly after openingopening
Nutrient ContributionNutrient Contribution
VitaminsVitamins Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
Found in citrus fruitsFound in citrus fruits Prevents scurvyPrevents scurvy
Vitamin AVitamin A Found in fruits that are yellow to red in color Found in fruits that are yellow to red in color Contain caroteneContain carotene Prevents night blindnessPrevents night blindness Yellow melons, pineapples, apricots, peachesYellow melons, pineapples, apricots, peaches
Vitamin BVitamin B Not as abundant as in other foodsNot as abundant as in other foods
Nutrient ContributionNutrient Contribution
MineralsMinerals IronIron
For red blood cellsFor red blood cells Found in oranges, strawberries, cantaloupes, dried fruits Found in oranges, strawberries, cantaloupes, dried fruits
(figs, dates, raisins, prunes, apricots)(figs, dates, raisins, prunes, apricots)
CalciumCalcium For strong bones and teethFor strong bones and teeth Found in oranges, strawberries, cantaloupes, dred fruitsFound in oranges, strawberries, cantaloupes, dred fruits
Fruits contain very little protein and fatFruits contain very little protein and fat
Nutrient ContributionNutrient Contribution
CarbohydratesCarbohydrates SugarSugar
Supply body with energySupply body with energy
CelluloseCellulose Skin and pulp contain celluloseSkin and pulp contain cellulose Body cannot digest but needsBody cannot digest but needs Serves as a natural laxative to help maintain Serves as a natural laxative to help maintain
body regularitybody regularity
Preparation of FruitsPreparation of Fruits
Eaten rawEaten raw More palatableMore palatable Higher nutritive valueHigher nutritive value
SimmeredSimmered Applesauce (cooked in moist heat the cellulose Applesauce (cooked in moist heat the cellulose
becomes soft and fruit breaks apart)becomes soft and fruit breaks apart) StewedStewed
Peach or pears (cooked with sugar will retain shape Peach or pears (cooked with sugar will retain shape and firm texture)and firm texture)
BakedBaked
Preparation of FruitsPreparation of Fruits
Prepare in small Prepare in small amounts of liquid to amounts of liquid to preserve vitamins preserve vitamins and mineralsand minerals
Vitamin C can be Vitamin C can be destroyed by destroyed by exposure to oxygen exposure to oxygen in the air. Prepare in the air. Prepare just before servingjust before serving
Enzymatic BrowningEnzymatic Browning
Cutting raw fruit with Cutting raw fruit with a low acid contenta low acid content
Can prevent Can prevent browning by:browning by: Sprinkling cut surface Sprinkling cut surface
with an acid fruit juicewith an acid fruit juice Lemon, pineapple, or Lemon, pineapple, or
orangeorange
Sprinkling with fruit Sprinkling with fruit freshfresh
ReferencesReferences
www.uen.orgwww.uen.org Ruth Lilly Health Education CenterRuth Lilly Health Education Center
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