In the Philippines
Anonas, strawberry, ripe papaya, cashew, datiles,
atis, guwayabano, ripe mango, melon, guavas siniguelas,
and naranghita are examples of fruits.
Fruits are
regulatory foods that contain vitamins and minerals that protect the eyesight,
keep skin smooth and clean, and prevent the occurrence of some bleeding gums
and easily bruised skin.
They
increase body resistance against infection and common illnesses like colds
and are also good sources of fiber that
help prevent constipation common during pregnancy.
Most of
all, they are packed with antioxidants that help prevent cancer.
The recent
survey of the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of
Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST) showed that fruit intake of Filipinos
remained unchanged from 2003 to 2008 at 54 grams per person per day.
The older
persons and pregnant women consumed more fruits than other population groups.
Including
fruits in your daily meals assures you of getting the recommended intake for
vitamins and minerals.
The Daily
Nutritional Guide Pyramid provides Filipinos an eating plan for a healthy
living.
Based on
the pyramid, the FNRI-DOST suggests eating two to three servings of fruits
everyday to fight infections.
One
serving of fruit is equivalent to one medium-sized fruit or one slice of a big
fruit.
So stay
healthy and fit with fruits in season on your table.
For more information on food and
nutrition, contact Dr. Mario V. Capanzana, Director, FNRI-DOST, DOST Compound, General Santos Avenue Taguig City
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