1. FRUIT

2. Why eat fruit? Health benefits — It gives us quick energy
Reduced risk of some chronic diseases
Heart disease - including heart attack and stroke
Some types of cancer
Obesity
Type 2 diabetes
High blood pressure
Kidney stones
Bone loss
It gives us quick energy
Contains little or no fat and no cholesterol

3. Why eat fruit?
Provides nutrients vital for health and maintenance of your body
Fiber - helps our digestion
Whole or cut-up fruits are sources of dietary fiber; fruit juices contain little or no fiber
Potassium - helps to maintain healthy blood pressure.
Fruit sources of potassium include bananas, prunes and prune juice, dried peaches and apricots, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, and orange juice
Vitamin C - important for growth and repair of all body tissues, helps heal cuts and wounds, and keeps teeth and gums healthy
Citrus fruits like lemons, limes, oranges, and grapefruit
Vitamin A - prevents night blindness
found in fruits that are yellow to red in color like: Yellow melons, pineapples, apricots, peaches

4. Selecting fresh fruit Buy fruits that are. . .
Firm to the touch
The right color
Well shaped
Heavy for their size
Aromatic
In good condition
In season
When in season HIGH in quality, LOW in price
Avoid fruits that are. . .
Too soft
Too hard
Green or under ripe
Damaged
Bruised
Decayed
Mildewed
Discolored

5. Fresh Fruits
Ripen fruits (peaches, pears, plums, bananas) at room temperature and then store in refrigerator.
Ripe fruits are perishable and should be stored in special drawer to prevent rapid loss of moisture.
Wash before storage (except for berries)
Handle gently to avoid bruising

6. Oxidation When cut fruit is exposed to the air and turns brown.
Prevention: put fruit in lemon juice or vinegar.

7. Canned Fruit May be whole, sliced, or in pieces.
Come packed in juice or light, heavy or extra heavy syrup
Usually less expensive than frozen or fresh
Cost depends on brand, can size, quality, and packing liquid
Choose jars free from dents, bulges, leaks
Cover and store in refrigerator after opening

8. Frozen Fruit Available sweetened and unsweetened, whole or in pieces
Most common: blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and cherries
May loose texture quality during freezing
Less expensive than fresh
Store in coldest part of freezer
After thawing store in tightly covered container in fridge
Use as soon as possible and do not refreeze

9. Dried Fruit High in calorie density, so eat in moderation
1 cup of grapes = 20 calories
1 cup of raisins = 520 calories
Most common: raisins, cranberries, prunes, dates, and apricots, apples, peaches, pears, figs, pineapple, bananas, and papayas
Choose fruits that are fairly soft and pliable
Store unopened in a cool, dry, dark place
After opening store in air tight containers

10. What is it?

11. cactus pear
cactus fruit
cactus fig
Indian fig

12. What is it?

13. Cherimoya
Some characterize the flavor as a blend of banana, pineapple, papaya, peach, and strawberry.
Others describe it as tasting like commercialbubblegum. 

14. What is it?

15. Mango

16. What is it?

17. Pomegranite

18. What is it?

19. Star Fruit

20. What is it?

21. Papaya