Fruits and Vitamins

Fruits   

May your day be happy and a little fruity!!

Who's up for a fruity adventure? Share your favorite fruit, and let's explore some new ones together!

Did you know that fruits are not just delicious, but also packed with essential minerals, vitamins, and fiber? They're a powerhouse of nutrition!

Here is a list of some fruits in ABC order with some of their nutrition information:

1. Apple- Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin C, Vitamin K.

2. Avocado- Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B6.

3. Banana- Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C.

4. Cantaloupe- Calcium, Folic Acid, Iron, Vitamin K.

5. Grapes- Copper, Manganese, Thiamine, Vitamin C.

6. Oranges- Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C.

7. Strawberries- Ellagic Acid, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin C.

8. Watermelon- Amino Acids, Beta Carotene, Lutein, Lycopene.

Fruits are very healthy for you if eaten in moderation. Don’t forget to have your favorite fruit today!! Parents, cut the fruit into bite-sized pieces for your little ones when they are old enough to eat fruits.

Books about fruits:

1. Eating the Alphabet: by Lois Ehlert

2. Oliver's Fruit Salad by Vivian French

3. The Fruits We Eat by Gail Gibbons

4. Mrs. Peanuckle's Fruit Alphabet by Mrs. Peanuckle

Parents, please be sure the books are child-friendly before reading to your child/children.

 

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