"peaches, cherries, berries, grapes, and nuts which are considered dry fruits. Fruits from tropical climates include bananas, pineapples, papayas, passion fruit, avocado, mango, and members of the genus ""Citrus"". Most apple plants/trees are self-incompatible, that is, they do not produce fruit when pollinated from a flower of the same tree or from another tree of the same cultivar, and must be cross pollinated. A few are described as ""self-fertile"" and are capable of self-pollination, although even those tend to carry larger crops when cross pollinated from a suitable pollenizer. A relatively small number of cultivars are ""triploid"", meaning that they"
"mangosteen, and the cherimoya"", wrote the botanist Berthold Carl Seemann, ""are considered the finest fruits in the world, and I have tasted them in those localities where they are supposed to attain their highest perfection – the pineapple in Guayaquil, the mangosteen in the Indian Archipelago, and the cherimoya on the slopes of the Andes, and if I were asked which would be the best fruit, I would choose without hesitation, cherimoya. Its taste, indeed, surpasses that of every other fruit, and Haenke was quite right when he called it the masterpiece of Nature."" The cherimoya of the Granada-Málaga Tropical"
"energy, an excellent source of vitamin C and manganese, a good source of thiamine and vitamin B, and provides vitamin B, B B, B, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium in fair quantities. For uses of other fruit from the Custard-apple family see: Sugar-apple The sugar-apple, sweetsop, or custard apple is the fruit of ""Annona squamosa"", the most widely grown species of ""Annona"" and a native of the tropical Americas and West Indies. The Spanish traders of Manila galleons brought it to Asia, where its old Mexican name ""ate"" may still be found in Bengali ata, Nepalese aati, Sinhalese mati anoda,"
"contains a high level of nitrogen and potassium. The dry weight contains 8-10% of proteins, 5–6.5% of fibre, 65–72% of other carbohydrates and a small amount of calcium, 0.16–0.21%, 10-12ppm of zinc and also some phosphorus, potassium and magnesium. For 100g of fruit, there is approximately 775 mg of vitamin A, 9.84 mg of vitamin B1, 768 mg of vitamin C (which is double that of an orange). The pulp of the fruit contains 4% of dry matter, 11.9% of proteins, 49.2% of sugars (glucose 3.1%, fructose 33.9%, sucrose 17.2%), 4% of ash, 39% of total dietary fibres amino acids"
"could deliver to her the fresh fruit. Although this legend can be traced to a 1930 publication by the fruit explorer, David Fairchild, it is not substantiated by any known historical document, yet is probably responsible for the uncommon designation of mangosteen as the ""Queen of Fruit"". The journalist and gourmet R. W. Apple, Jr. once said of the fruit, ""No other fruit, for me, is so thrillingly, intoxicatingly luscious...I'd rather eat one than a hot fudge sundae, which for a big Ohio boy is saying a lot."" Since 2006, private small-volume orders for fruits grown in Puerto Rico were"
"and vegetables, citrus fruits being more valuable than bananas. Export quantities of fruit are not entirely comparable with production quantities, since slightly different categories are used. The top five fruit exports by weight in 2012 are shown in the table below. The top two places are again occupied by bananas and citrus. Berry (botany) In botany, a berry is a fleshy fruit without a stone produced from a single flower containing one ovary. Berries so defined include grapes, currants, and tomatoes, as well as cucumbers, eggplants (aubergines) and bananas, but exclude certain fruits commonly called berries, such as strawberries and"
"and more energetic than normal, and they also felt more positive the next day. Cross-sectional studies worldwide support a relationship between happiness and fruit and vegetable intake. Those eating fruits and vegetables each day have a higher likelihood of being classified as “very happy,” suggesting a strong and positive correlation between fruit and vegetable consumption and happiness. Whether it be in South Korea, Iran, Chile, USA, or UK, greater fruit and vegetable consumption had a positive association with greater happiness, independent of factors such as smoking, exercise, body mass index, and socio-economic factors. This could be due to the protective"
"these with nuts and seeds would be a better option. Examples include corn, wheat, pasta, and rice. In terms of food (rather than botany), fruits are the sweet-tasting seed-bearing parts of plants, or occasionally sweet parts of plants which do not bear seeds. These include apples, oranges, grapes, bananas, etc. Fruits are low in calories and fat and are a source of natural sugars, fiber and vitamins. Processing fruit when canning or making into juices may add sugars and remove nutrients. The fruit food group is sometimes combined with the vegetable food group. Note that a massive number of different"
"coconut, cupuaçu, fig, guava, grapes, jambo, jocote, kiwi, mangaba, mango, mangosteen, mulberry, muruci, nectarine, papaya, passionfruit, patawa, peach, pear, pequi, persimmon, physalis, pineapple, pine nuts, plum, rambutan, raspberry, sapodilla, sapote, sorva, soursop, starfruit, strawberry, tucuma, walnut, and watermelon. In 2002 the fruit sector grossed 9.6 billion dollars – 18% of Brazil's total. National production is higher than 38 million tons, cultivated on 3.4 million hectares. Between 1990 and 2004 exports grew 183% in value, 277% in quantity and 915% net. Every ten thousand dollars invested in fruit production generates three direct jobs and two indirect jobs. Brazil is the world's"
"including proteins, iron, calcium, essential fatty acids, raw fibre and a wide range of vitamins and minerals. Some notable advocates of fruitarianism, or of diets which may be considered fruitarian, or of lifestyles including such a diet, are: Ross Horne and Viktoras Kulvinskas appeared to only describe the fruitarian diet. Johnny Lovewisdom experimented with different diets, including juicy fruitarianism, liquidarianism (juices only), vitarianism (fruit, vegetables, raw dairy) and breatharianism. Author Morris Krok, who earlier in his life lived ""only on fruits"", allegedly advised against a diet of ""only fruit"", although it was subsequently reported that Krok's diet consisted of ""just"
"fruits and nuts that contain calcium, fluoride, and iron, respectively. While those percentages are not high compared to how much of those nutrients come from meat and dairy, fruits and nuts are more bioavailable. More so, meat and dairy production is expensive, inefficient, and not feasible in certain areas. Iron deficiency is the most common micronutrient deficiency worldwide, leading to preventable cognitive impairment and infection. Additionally, 74% of all globally produced lipids are found in oils from plants that are animal pollinated, as well as 98% of vitamin C. Some international initiatives (e.g. the International Pollinator Initiative (IPI)) highlight the"
"fruit juice with added sugars has also been linked to childhood obesity. The ""American Journal of Public Health"" proposed that the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 in the United States eliminate 100% fruit juices and substitute instead with whole fruits. The largest fruit juice consumers are New Zealand (nearly a cup, or 8 ounces, each day) and Colombia (more than three quarters of a cup each day). Fruit juice consumption on average increased with country income level. Fruit juice consumption overall in Europe, Australia, New Zealand and the US has increased in recent years. In 2015, people in the"
"trees were found to be the most cultivated fruit tree in the world. Orange trees are widely grown in tropical and subtropical climates for their sweet fruit. The fruit of the orange tree can be eaten fresh, or processed for its juice or fragrant peel. , sweet oranges accounted for approximately 70% of citrus production. In 2014, 70.9 million tonnes of oranges were grown worldwide, with Brazil producing 24% of the world total followed by China and India. All citrus trees belong to the single genus ""Citrus"" and remain almost entirely interfertile. This includes grapefruits, lemons, limes, oranges, and various"
"therefore an athlete should strive to eat more vegetables than fruits. Dark-colored vegetables usually have more nutritional value than pale colored ones.(add info) A general rule is the darker the color the more nutrient dense it is. Like all foods, it is very important to have a variety. To get the most nutritional value out of fruits and vegetables it is important to eat them in their natural, unprocessed form with no other nutrient (sugar) added. Often in the continuation of this anaerobic exercise, the product from this metabolic mechanism builds up in what is called lactic acid fermentation. Lactate"
"dietary fiber, total polyphenols, carotenoids, limonene and dietary minerals, such as potassium and magnesium. Orange (fruit) The orange is the fruit of the citrus species ""Citrus"" × ""sinensis"" in the family Rutaceae. It is also called sweet orange, to distinguish it from the related ""Citrus × aurantium"", referred to as bitter orange. The sweet orange reproduces asexually (apomixis through nucellar embryony); varieties of sweet orange arise through mutations. The orange is a hybrid between pomelo (""Citrus maxima"") and mandarin (""Citrus reticulata""). The chloroplast genome, and therefore the maternal line, is that of pomelo. The sweet orange has had its full"
"Safety Associates, the owner of Juice Plus, claim that it is “the next best thing to eating fruits and vegetables”, containing the “nutritional essence of 17 different fruits, vegetables, and grains” with key phytonutrients and that the product is absorbed by the body, reduces oxidative stress, promotes cardiovascular wellness, supports a healthy immune system, and helps protect DNA. Multiple studies have produced conflicting results as to the truth of these claims. Doubts have been raised about the advertised benefits of Juice Plus by Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, University of California Berkeley, Center for Science in the Public Interest, and other"
"juice. More than half the weight of the fruit snacks is simple sugars. They also contain an average of 12% water by weight, 25% starch, a small amount of fat, and a negligible amount of protein. The nutritional value or content of fruit snacks has long been contested. Much of the controversy surrounds the nutritional value (or possible lack thereof) in sugar, which may be found in large amounts in some fruit snacks. In some cases, manufactures of fruit snacks have faced class action lawsuits over their claims that fruit snacks are ""healthy."" In most cases, parents are advised to"
"the same fruit from other places are said to be larger (jumbo), sweeter and redder. They are increasingly becoming consumed in Europe and North Africa as a health food and for its juicy, sweet taste. USAID has also described pomegranates grown in the northern Khulm River basin in the north of the country to be ""the finest in Afghanistan"". Adam Pritchard, the Chief Executive of Pomegreat has described the Afghan pomegranate as ""the best in the world"" and Afghanistan as their ""spiritual home"". Its ranking among fruits grown in the country is reported to be second, the first being grapes."
"seed companies breed different types of peppers as well. In 2013, global production of both green and dried chili pepper was 34.6 million tonnes, with 47% of output coming from China alone. India was the top producer of dry peppers, producing 1.4 million tonnes. Peppers are highly nutritious. They have more Vitamin C than an orange, and a typical bell pepper contains more than 100% of the daily recommended value for Vitamin C. They also have relatively high amounts of Vitamin B6. Fresh fruit is 94% water. Dried pepper fruit has a much different nutritional value due to the dehydration"
"and amaranth are the most nutritious grains due to their high content and quality of proteins, with high levels of lysine and other essential amino acids. Minor cereals and pseudocereals are a good alternative to replace gluten-containing cereals, for people who need to follow a gluten-free diet. Manufacturers of foods containing whole grains in specified amounts are allowed a health claim for marketing purposes in the United States, stating: ""low fat diets rich in fiber-containing grain products, fruits, and vegetables may reduce the risk of some types of cancer, a disease associated with many factors"" and ""diets low in saturated"
"phrase evolved to ""an apple a day, no doctor to pay"" and ""an apple a day sends the doctor away"", while the phrasing now commonly used was first recorded in 1922. Books Apple An apple is a sweet, edible fruit produced by an apple tree (Malus pumila). Apple trees are cultivated worldwide and are the most widely grown species in the genus ""Malus"". The tree originated in Central Asia, where its wild ancestor, ""Malus sieversii"", is still found today. Apples have been grown for thousands of years in Asia and Europe and were brought to North America by European colonists."
"industry in several countries, and China and India are the most important producers. The Mulberry Park occupies about 132 acres in total with a large area of mulberry forests. The mulberry is regarded as the “traditional holly fruit” for its purity and great values. It contains rich vitamins, amino acid, carotene, minerals, and so on. The nutrition of mulberries is about five times more than that of apples and three times more than that of grapes. Generally, It is time for harvest when the mulberries turn magenta in the period from April to June. With two core concepts of growing"
"include many ""Prunus"" species including prunes and cherries, crowberries (""Empetrum nigrum""), pears (""Pyrus"" ssp.), crabapples (""Malus"" ssp.), brambles (""Rubus fruticosus""), raspberries (""Rubus idaeus""), bearberries (""Arctostaphylos"" ssp.) (reportedly named for bears' fondness for them), blueberries (""Vaccinium"" ssp.), lingonberries (""Vaccinium vitis-idaea"") and huckleberries (""Vaccinium parvifolium""). Fruit appears to become more secondary in the diet in areas where hard masts and animal protein are abundant in late summer and fall, as these more protein-rich foods appear to be more nutritious for bears than carbohydrate-rich fruits are, despite their fondness for fruit. Even where fruit are commonly eaten, other foods must be eaten to"
"13.05 million tonnes, led by India with 44% of the world total (table). Global papaya production grew significantly over the early 21st century, mainly as a result of increased production in India and demand by the United States. Raw papaya pulp contains 88% water, 11% carbohydrates, and negligible fat and protein (table). In a 100 gram amount, papaya fruit provides 43 kilocalories and is a significant source of vitamin C (75% of the Daily Value, DV) and a moderate source of folate (10% DV), but otherwise has low content of nutrients (see table). The ripe fruit of the papaya is"
"Apple An apple is a sweet, edible fruit produced by an apple tree (Malus pumila). Apple trees are cultivated worldwide and are the most widely grown species in the genus ""Malus"". The tree originated in Central Asia, where its wild ancestor, ""Malus sieversii"", is still found today. Apples have been grown for thousands of years in Asia and Europe and were brought to North America by European colonists. Apples have religious and mythological significance in many cultures, including Norse, Greek and European Christian traditions. Apple trees are large if grown from seed. Generally apple cultivars are propagated by grafting onto"
"good sources of fiber, potassium, folate, iron, manganese, choline, and vitamins A, C, K, E, B6 and more. Fruits are good sources of fiber, potassium, and vitamin C. The USDA recommends eating whole fruit instead of fruit juice because juice has less fiber and added sugars. Dairy products contain nutrients such as calcium, phosphorus, riboflavin, protein, and vitamins A, D and B12. Protein, a good source of vitamin B and lasting energy, can be found in both plant and animal products. The USDA also suggests to limit percentage of daily calories for sugars (<10%), saturated fats (<10%) and sodium (<2300"
"whole were not justified. ""This is particularly evident when you look at a smoothie under the microscope and can see big chunks or undamaged cellular material,"" said lead author Professor Chris Hawes. Researchers found smoothies contained comparable fiber to that contained in whole fruit. In the study by Oxford Brookes Functional Food Centre, the strawberry and banana and mango and passion fruit Innocent smoothies were found to have a low GI value, meaning the naturally found sugars were absorbed slowly by the body deeming them no more harmful than the impact of eating an apple on blood glucose levels. In"
"apple juice does contain various mineral nutrients, including boron, which may promote healthy bones. Apple juice has a significant concentration of natural phenols of low molecular weight (including chlorogenic acid, flavan-3-ols, and flavonols) and procyanidins. Apple juice has been shown to reduce oxidative stress on the brains of aging lab mice. Research suggests that apple juice increases acetylcholine in the brain, possibly resulting in improved memory. Despite having some health benefits, apple juice is high in sugar. It has of carbohydrates of which are sugars per . This results in 130 calories per – protein and fat are not significant."
"cordials, and herbal teas. The fruit of the black mulberry (native to southwest Asia) and the red mulberry (native to eastern North America) have the strongest flavor, which has been likened to 'fireworks in the mouth'. The fruit and leaves are sold in various forms as nutritional supplements. The mature plant contains significant amounts of resveratrol, particularly in stem bark. Unripe fruit and green parts of the plant have a white sap that may be toxic, stimulating, or mildly hallucinogenic. In a 100 g (3.5-oz) serving, raw mulberries provide , 44% of the Daily Value (DV) for vitamin C, and"
"buds and flowers and 0.1% other. Of the 57 fruit species identified, the palm tree, ""Jessenia polycarpa"", was the most commonly eaten in 22.7% of the feeding observations. The following lists the range of preference observed in this study: 22.7% ""Jessenis polycarpa"" (Arecaceae), 7.9% ""Ocotea"" no. 1 (Lauraceae); 6.6% ""Tachigalia"" sp. (Caesalpiniaceae); 5.9% ""Beilschmiedia"" sp. (Lauraceae); 5.8% Ocotea no. 2 (Lauraceae); 4.8% unidentified; 3.5% unidentified; 3.5% ""Guatteria"" sp. (Annonaceae); 3.4% ""Annona"" sp. (Annonaceae); 2.4% unidentified; 2.0% unidentified; ""Guatteria"" sp. (Annonaceae); 1.9% ""Duguetia"" sp. (Annonaceae). Palacios & Rodríguez and Palacios ""et al."" identified 62 species from 32 plant familias in the"
"and strawberries were shown to reduce CNS risks after heavy-ion exposure. Estimating the effects of diet and nutritional supplementation will be a primary goal of CNS research on countermeasures. A diet that is rich in fruit and vegetables significantly reduces the risk of several diseases. Retinoids and vitamins A, C, and E are probably the most well-known and studied natural radioprotectors, but hormones (e.g., melatonin), glutathione, superoxide dismutase, and phytochemicals from plant extracts (including green tea and cruciferous vegetables), as well as metals (especially selenium, zinc, and copper salts) are also under study as dietary supplements for individuals, including astronauts,"
"in color. The calyx generally remains attached to the fruit after harvesting, but becomes easy to remove once the fruit is ripe. The ripe fruit has a high glucose content and is sweet in taste. Like the tomato, persimmons are not commonly considered to be berries, but morphologically the fruit is in fact a berry. While many species of ""Diospyros"" bear fruit inedible to humans or only occasionally gathered, the following are grown for their edible fruit: Asian or Japanese persimmon (""Diospyros kaki"") is the commercially most important persimmon, and is native to Japan, China, Korea, Myanmar and Nepal. It"
"may develop an ""impaired, one-sided diet"". Berries remain under research and do not have evidence of providing any health benefits different from other fresh fruits. Specifically, blueberries are not especially nutrient dense (a superfood characteristic); they have moderate content of only three essential nutrients: vitamin C, vitamin K, and manganese. In 2007, the ""superfoods"" category was forecast to become a billion dollar global industry by 2011, with several thousand new superfruit products expected to enter the marketplace. According to Datamonitor, superfruit product launches grew at a rate of 67% (2007–2008), but underwent significant category erosion beginning in 2011, when introductions"