Unscramble the following words:

1. ealeromwtn2. wbytrerras3. ryelrubbe4. eaniegrnt5. aepch6. acryrh7. neogar8. nolem

Unscramble the following words:

1.waleromwtn Watermelon2. wbytrerras Strawberry3. ryelrubbe Blueberry4. eaniegrnt Tangerine5. aepch Peach6. ecryrh Cherry7. neogar Orange8. nolem Melon/lemon

Fruits

Color = Red

The fruits are located in the 3rd section of MyPyramid

Serving Size:

• 1 c. fresh fruit or 100% juice• ½ c. dried fruit• ½ c. cooked, chopped, canned fruit and fruit sauces• 1 medium apple, pear, orange, or banana• Daily Recommendation = at least 2 cups daily

Fruit – seed plant used for food.

Good source of fiber, potassium, and vitamins A and C. a “heart- smart” snack since it is low in sodium, fat, and calories high in fiber and water content

More on Vitamin C:

•Your body needs Vitamin C to form cement like material called collagen which holds cells together as a mortar holds bricks together.

• Collagen: tough, flexible protein material that forms connective tissue holds muscle fibers together.

Six Types of Fruits

• Drupes

•Pomes

•Citrus Fruit

•Berries

•Melons

•Tropical Fruit

Drupes

• A fruit with one large pit or seed and grows on trees.

o Apricotso Cherrieso Nectarineso Peacheso Plums

Pomes

• A fruit that has a core that contains seeds and grows on trees.

o Appleso Pears

• The skin on apples contains pectin ( lowers blood cholesterol levels)

Citrus Fruit

• A fruit that has a leathery skin, many segments filled with juicy pellets, and grows on trees.• Rich Source of vitamin C

o Pink Grapefruito Lemonso Limeso Oranges

Berries

• Small, juicy fruits that contain many tiny seeds.• Unripe berries are sour, pale, and hard.

o Blackberries

o Blueberries

o Grapes

o Strawberries

Melons• Large, moist fruits that grow on vines and contain seeds. They have a thick skin that may be smooth or rough.• Melons with a deep yellow color are rich in vitamin A.

o Cantaloupeo Honeydewo Watermelon

Tropical Fruit

• A type of fruit that grows only in warm, sunny climate.• Many grow on trees.o Avocados o Bananas – rich in potassium ( stops cramping up, prevents muscle spasms, “Charlie Horses”o Figso Kiwifruito Pineapple

Fruit Facts:• Always wash fresh fruit before preparation and/or consumption.• fruits are quick and easy to prepare• Proper storage protects: flavor, texture, and nutrients.• Choose blue, red, yellow, orange, green, and white fruits to get a variety of nutrients, photochemicals and antioxidants.• Eating a diet rich in fruits and veggies may help to reduce the risk of come chronic diseases including type 2 diabetes.

Produce

Produce: fresh fruits and vegetables

Produce is seasonal: Strawberries = Spring Cherries = Summer Apples = Fall

** Canned, frozen, dried, and fresh fruits are sold year- round. Fresh fruits are often best during their peak growing season. Prices are usually lowest then, too.

The Best Fresh Fruit:

• Feels heavy and firm• Has no cuts, bruises, or decay• Smells pleasant• Isn’t sticky, wrinkled, or moldy

•Remember: whole fresh fruit is higher in nutrients than any other fruit form.

• What is wrong with candies, toaster pastries, fruit drinks, canned fruits, and other sweets that say they are made with “real fruit”?

•They are made with fruit puree concentrate or fruit juice concentrate which are very high in sugar and low in nutrients.** many canned fruits are packed in heavy syrup where sugar has been added during the processing.

Spice It Up:• Herbs and spices to use with fruits are:

• Cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, poppy seed, rosemary, and vanilla.