Fruits Introduction

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PINEAPPLE | Introduction | TFNet | International Tropical Fruits

Pineapple is cultivated predominantly for its fruit that is consumed fresh or as canned fruit and juice. Pineapple is the only source of bromelain, a complex proteolytic enzyme used in the pharmaceutical market and as a meat-tenderising agent. The stems and leaves of pineapple plant are also a source of fibre that is white, creamy and lustrous as silk. Pineapple fibre has been processed into paper with remarkable qualities of thinness, smoothness and pliability. Parts of the plant are used for silage and hay for cattle feed. Processing wastes in the form of shell, core materials and centrifuged solids from juice production are also used as animal feed. Alcoholic beverages can also be made from juice.

What Is Stone Fruit? Types, Recipes & Photos | The Kitchn

What Is Stone Fruit? Types, Recipes & Photos | What Exactly Are Stone Fruits? Find Out with Our Visual Guide.|||||| For the most part, you know a stone fruit when you see it — it’s the fruit with a big pit in its center, also known as a drupe. Peaches, nectarines, cherries, plums, apricots, and pluots are all summer stone fruits that meet this criteria. The edible flesh and skin grow around the pit, which holds the seed inside. Stone fruits can either be clingstone or freestone, depending on whether or not the fruit clings to the pit.

Fruit Types | Carlson Stock Art

Illustration of the various types of seed-bearing structures that develop from the ovary of a flowering plant. Image © copyright by Dave Carlson.

Fruits & Veggies * More Matters!

Eat the rainbow! Make sure at least half of your plate is full of fruits and veggies. 
Choose fruits and veggies as quick snacks. 
Try something new. You can find fresh choices at a farm stand or farmers market. 
Vary your veggies. Fresh or frozen? Cooked or raw? Red, orange, or green? Picking different options will keep meals interesting! 
You can cook frozen or fresh vegetables in the microwave for a quick side dish. 
Opt for whole fruits more than fruit juice. Fresh, frozen, canned, dried, and pureed all count! 
Add fruit to your cereal or yogurt at breakfast.

Simple Solutions to Eating More Fruits and Vegetables

We know fruits and vegetables are good for us and the research is clear on the amazing benefits—decreased risk of major chronic diseases including heart disease, high blood pressure, Type II diabetes, cancer, gastrointestinal conditions, eye conditions, and Alzheimer’s disease.  Fruits and vegetables are powerful medicines with their phytochemicals, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Despite knowing the health benefits, many Americans do not eat the recommended amounts. Recently the Center for Disease Control (CDC) released data from 2009 which indicated 67.5% of adults were eating less than 2 servings of fruit per day and 73.7% were eating less than 3 servings of vegetables per day. Dietary guidelines recommend 5-13 servings of fruits and vegetables per day (2.5-6.5 cups), depending on your caloric requirements. This means only about a quarter of adults in the U.S. are experiencing the remarkable benefits fruits and vegetables offer.

How to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables

Fruits and vegetables are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber while being low in calories. Incorporating a variety of them into your diet can help control your weight and blood pressure. Here are some easy ways to boost your fruit and veggie intake.

The Tamarind Fruits

Green Paradise® dwarf sweet tamarind Tamarindus indica 1 Healthy live plant seedling : Amazon.in: Garden & Outdoors

Black Mango / Fruit Plant

SPECIAL CHARACTER OF BLACK MANGO - This variety has several special qualities, one of which being it doesn't increase blood sugar when consumed. This is particularly useful to diabetic patients who have to usually refrain from consuming the scrumptious king of fruits. This variety is also called Black Mango because its skin is dark violet in color and its pulp is red in color. This mango also has very little sugar and is more acidic in taste which makes it a perfect variety of mango for consumption for diabetic patients. This mango has more fiber and is great for health-conscious people.