History of Pineapple
Ananas comosus is the name of a fruit plant that we know as pineapple. Native Americans named it Pine Cone because of its similarity to the pine cone. Today, Hawaii produces only 10% of pineapple products. Other countries involved in the pineapple industry include Mexico, Honduras, the Dominican Republic, the Philippines, Thailand, Costa Rica, China and Asia.
In Hawaii, pineapple canned is one of the most widely used fruits for cooking and flavoring food, especially used in seafood and sour and sour foods. Of
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The Benefits Of Fruit
Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet.
Most fruits are low in fat, sodium and cholesterol and are important sources of nutrients such as potassium, vitamin C and folate (folic acid).
- Foods that are a good source of potassium and low sodium may help reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke.
- Vitamin C is an antioxidant that has many functions, such as promoting healthy skin and gums.
- Folate helps the body to red blood cells. A healthy diet with adequate folate may reduce the risk of having a child with a brain or spinal cord defect.
How much fruit is needed daily?
Studies show that most people do not get the amount of fruits and vegetables they need. We need at least one to two cups of fruit depending on the activity, sex and age. Therefore, to get more information about the amount of fruit You can use the day to see the chart below.
children
2-3 years old 1 cup
4-8 years old 1 to 1 cup
girls
9 to 13 years old 1 cup
14-18 years old 1 cup
boys
9 to 13 years old 1 cup
14-18 years old 2 cups
Women
19 to 30 years old 2 cups
31-50 years old I cup
51+ years old 1 cup
Men
19 to 30 years old 2 cups
31-50 years old 2 cups
51 years old 2 cups
These values are suitable for moderate physical activity of people under 30 minutes per day.
It is natural that consumption beyond the above values is appropriate for those who are more in their everyday activities, as well as physically needing more calories.
What is a cup of fruit?
According to the USDA, 1 cup of fruit or 100% fruit juice, or a cup of dried fruit can be considered as a cup of fruit group. The USDA recommends that most daily meals are full of fruits.