Eating Enough Green Vegetables

The daily recommendations differ depending on age, gender and activity level but fundamentally, according to the USDA, adults need between 2 and 3 cups of vegetables daily.

While that not may seem like a lot, many of us are not assembly the daily requirement. luckily many of  diet  meals are full of green vegetables.

And for those times when you don’t have a Diet-to-Go meal, just be sure to sneak in some vegetables with every meal (yes, even breakfast). Most vegetables can be cooked, steamed, stir-fried, sautéed and eaten raw.

Choosing  Green Vegetables

Green vegetables tend to go bad rapidly. So you need to eat them within a couple days of purchasing. To get a few extra days of edibility:

·                        Wash your the vegetables in cold water

·                        Put them in dry place

·                        Leave them out to dry totally

·                        Once they are totally dry, bundle the greens loosely between two paper towels and store in a large plastic bag.

 By Jawa Jacqueline

BAPRM  47506

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GUAVA NUTRITION FACTS.

Lucky Fruits & Vegetables is an organization that educate and produce fruits and vegetables to the people.

We educate people on
different importance of fruits and vegetables and they also produce fruits for the people hence we have decided to educate people on the importance of fruits.

Guava is another tropical fruit rich in high-profile nutrients. With its unique flavor, taste, and health-promoting qualities, the fruit easily fits into the category of new functional foods, often labeled as “super-fruits.”

It is an evergreen, tropical shrub or small low-growing tree probably originated in the central Americas. Guavas actually thrive well under both humid and dry climates and can tolerate brief periods of cold spells, but can only withstand a few degrees of frost. Its adaptability to ranging environments makes it a favorite commercial crop in some tropical areas.

Botanically, this wonderful fruit belongs to the family of Myrtaceae, of the genus: Psidium. Scientific name: Psidium guajava.

During each season, a guava tree bears many, round to ovoid or pear-shaped fruits, each about 5-10 cm long and weigh around 50–200 g. Different cultivar types of guava grown all over the world which may vary widely in flavor, pulp color, and seed composition.

The fruit is soft when ripe with sweet musky aroma and creamy texture. Internally, its flesh varies in color depending up on the cultivar and may be white, pink, yellow, or red. Ripe fruits have a rich flavor with a sweet-tart taste. Each fruit contains numerous tiny, semi-hard edible seeds, concentrated especially at its center.

BY: KAMALA FELISTER SHAHIDI (CEO)
BAPRM 47515

Why Are Fruits & Vegetables Important?

Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals.

Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals.

Fruits and vegetables provide health benefits and are important for the prevention of illnesses. We recommends filling half of your plate with fruits and vegetables at each meal. Fruits and vegetables contain a variety of nutrients including vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Eating the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables each day can reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

Vegetables are rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, fiber and potassium. Folate helps the body form red blood cells. It is especially important for women of childbearing age to consume folate-rich foods such as bell peppers, tomatoes and spinach to prevent neural-tube defects in babies. Vitamin A-rich foods such as sweet potatoes, carrots and butternut squash help keep your skin and eyes healthy and protect against infections. The USDA recommends eating 2 1/2 cups of vegetables per day.

BY: MWEMTUSI CAROLINE (MARKETING MANAGER)
BAPRM 47603

Why Fruits?

Fruits are nature's marvelous gift to the humankind; indeed, they are life-enhancing medicines packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and many phytonutrients (plant-derived micro-nutrients).

They are absolute feast to our sight, not just because of their color and flavor but of their unique nutrient profile that helps the human body be fit, rejuvenate, and free from diseases. 

MUBA RANANA

BAPRM 47593