Fruits

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FRUITS

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The mango is known as the 'king of fruit' throughout the world. The name 'mango' is derived from the Tamil word 'mangkay' or 'man-gay'. When the Portuguese traders settled in Western India they adopted the name as 'manga'. The Mango tree plays a sacred role in India; it is a symbol of love and some believe that the Mango tree can grant wishes. Mangos originated in East India, Burma and the Andaman Islands bordering the Bay of Bengal.

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RANGE Orange is a good source of minerals such as calcium, iron, sodium, copper, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, and sulfur. It also contains traces of chlorine. 100g of orange contains about 60 calories. This energy is available in the form of sugar which can be absorbed by the body easily. Hence orange juice is often fed to people who have become weak due to some illness. Orange juice is also a good refresher after a long exhaustive day. The nutritional value of orange makes it good for indigestion, constipation, bowel disorders, dyspepsia, dental care, pyorrhea, bone health, heart diseases, respiratory problems, cold, cough, influenza, skin care, pimples, acne, fever, measles, typhoid and T.B.

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Strawberries are the only fruit with seeds on the outside. The average strawberry has 200 seeds. Strawberries are the first fruit to ripen in the spring. Strawberries are a member of the rose family. Strawberries can help reduce the risk of cancer & heart attacks. Strawberries are low fat, low calorie; high in vitamin C, fiber, folic acid, potassium Strawberry

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The strings that go up and down the length of bananas are called Phloem Bundles. They help distribute nutrients to every part of the growing bananas. It is believed by many experts that bananas were the first fruit cultivated by humans. The banana peel is edible, though perhaps not very palatable unless cooked. The Vitamin C, which is found in bananas, helps the body to defend and heal against infections. This vitamin also proves valuable in the synthesis of the connective tissue, absorption of iron and the formation of blood. Bananas contain three natural sugars, sucrose, fructose and glucose along with fiber. A banana thus gives an instant and substantial boost of energy. A banana contains Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, potassium and dietary fiber. The banana "tree" is not really a tree, but a giant herb. The banana is the fruit of this herb . BANANAS

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There are more than 60 species and 8000 varieties of grapes all over the world. Some common varieties of grapes are blue, black, green, red, golden, blue-black, white and purple . Grapes consist of about 80% of water, which make them a low-calorie snack or dessert. Raisins or dried grapes consist of about 15% of water . It takes about 2½ pounds of grapes to produce a bottle of wine. One grape vine can grow up to 50 feet long and can have about 40 clusters of grapes. GRAPES

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There are more than 1,000 varieties of cherries across the world. The most popular sweet cherries are Bing and the Lamberts, available in North America. The cherry fruit extract contains antioxidant flavanoids and are used in many tablets and capsules. These capsules are used to support the pH levels of the body. The cherry fruits are low in cholesterol, fat and sodium. They are also a very good source of fiber and Vitamin C. Red cherries are also very high in melatonin. These are known to destroy the toxins that cause diseases. The cherry fruit is also high in antioxidants that help to fight cancer and heart disease. Sweet as well as sour cherries can be used for jams. Sour cherries are used more often as an ingredient in pies and are suitable for making soufflés, cooked fruit compotes etc . CHERRY

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Apples float because 25% of their volume is air. One medium apple contains about 80 calories. There are more than 7500 varieties of apples grown in the world. Apple trees don't bear their first fruit until they are four or five years old. The more apples a person eats, the lower his or her risk of developing lung cancer. Archaeologists have evidence of people eating apples as far back as 6500 B.C. E. Quercetin is found only in the apple skin. The skin also contains more antioxidants and fiber than the flesh. The largest apple ever picked weighed three pounds, two ounces. The word apple comes from the Old English aeppel APPLES

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Pineapple ( Ananas comosus ) is the common name for an edible tropical plant and also its fruit . It is native to Paraguay and the southern part of Brazil. Pineapple is eaten fresh or canned and is available as a juice or in juice combinations. It is used in desserts, salads, as a complement to meat dishes and in fruit cocktail. While sweet, it is known for its high acid content (perhaps malic and/or citric). Pineapples are the only bromeliad fruit in widespread cultivation. It is one of the most commercially important plants which carry out CAM photosynthesis.

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Kiwi fruit is the edible fruit of Actinidia Deliciosa, and hybrids between this species and others in the genus Actinidia. This fruit consists of a hairy, brown peel containing green flesh, with white pulp in the center, surrounded by black, edible seeds. The fruit has a sweet taste, similar to a mixture of banana, pineapple and strawberry. Kiwi fruits are native to China, where they were called "macaque peach" Nutrition-wise, kiwi fruits contain about as much potassium as bananas, and also contain 1.5 times the DRI for Vitamin C. It is also rich in Vitamins A and E, and its black seeds can be crushed to produce kiwi fruit oil, which is very rich in Alfa-Linoleic Acid Kiwifruits owe their name to a bird, native of New Zealand, named "kiwi", and actually in many regions of Europe, North America and South America, kiwi fruits are generally referred to as "kiwi"

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Lemons are sour tasting fruit that form part of the citrus family. They are yellow or green in color and both the juice and the rind are used in cooking , baking and may also be added to drinks to give a zesty flavor. About 5% of the lemon juice is acid . Its pH is around 2 to 3 and it is what gives lemons their sour taste . Lemons are packed with Vitamin C . A half cup of juice meets 100% of the RDA for vitamin C. one lemon would also contain about 12 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of protein and 3 grams of sodium. Lemons contain no fat and no sugar. Lemons have anti-oxidant properties which are believed to fight off free radicals and cancer cells lem n

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