Saturday, January 5, 2008

Lifestyles Ideas Management - Fresh Fruit Nutritional Information

Oranges are an excellent source of vitamin C – one orange containing about 2.5 days supply. They also provide a good source of dietary fiber and supply some calcium potassium and carotene.

Apple is good source of dietary fiber and supply useful quantities of a range of vitamins and minerals. They are always available and there are lots of different varieties. ‘An apple a day’ is still sound advice!

Pears are a good source of dietary fiber and they make a delicious and worthwhile contribution to your diet. Try the range of varieties which are available and make the most of their distinctively sweetness.

Mandarins, like other citrus fruit are an excellent source of vitamin C. They also provide dietary fiber and carotene which your body converts into vitamin A.

Grapes contribute dietary fiber and some potassium. They have more sugars than other fruits so it is good idea not to eat too many if you are trying to lose weight. However, a great alternative to lollies.

Avocados do supply some fat (not cholesterol) and they are higher in calories than other produce, but they are still a great food choice. They supply useful amounts of vitamin E, C, B group and potassium.

Peaches have some vitamin C and dietary fiber as well as small but valuable quantities of various vitamin and minerals. Yellow fleshed peaches are a great source of carotene which the body converts to vitamin A.

Kiwifruit are an excellent source of vitamin C, with one kiwifruit supplying enough for 2.5 days. They are also a good source of dietary fiber and provide worthwhile quantities of many vitamins and minerals.

Berries are generally a good source of dietary fiber and supply a range of minerals and vitamins, with most berry types supplying good amounts of vitamin C.