Fruits are colored, juicy and sweet parts of plants we eat.
They grow on trees, shrubs or vines. Some fruits are small like berries, and some are large like watermelon.
Examples of fruits:
Apple
Banana
Orange
Strawberry
Grapes
Mango
Fruits are candy of nature – they are sweet, delicious and healthy!
Why do we eat fruits?
Fruits help strengthen our body and stay healthy.
They are filled with vitamins, fiber and water. They help us:
Be energetic
There are strong bones and muscles
Fight disease
Feel happy and active.
Fruit superpower
Let us know what the magical things give for our body:
Give us vitamins
Fruits contain vitamins such as vitamin C, vitamin A, and more.
Vitamin C helps us fight colds. (Found in oranges and lemon)
Vitamin A is good for our eyes. (Found in common and papaya)
Example: Eating orange helps you not catch cold so easily!
Help in digestion
Some fiber in fruits is called.
Fiber helps to move food easily through our stomach.
It keeps our stomach happy.
Example: Eating bananas can help you to hunt easily and feel better.
Keep us hydrated
Fruits like watermelon and oranges are filled with water.
They help us to be calm and fresh, especially in hot days.
Example: After playing in the sun, eating watermelon makes you feel fresh and complete.
Make us strong and active
Fruits give us natural sugars that turn into energy.
Example: Eating an apple before a game can give you the energy to run and jump!
Healthy food tips for children
Here are some easy suggestions to eat fruits in a healthy way:
Eat 2-3 fruits a day
Try to eat different fruits during the day.
Example: One apple in the morning, a banana after lunch, and grapes for a breakfast.
Wash fruits before eating
Fruits may contain dust or germs.
Always wash them thoroughly with water.
Do not add too much sugar
The fruits are already sweet.
Do not add excess sugar or cream.
Eat full fruits, not just juice
The juice is sometimes cured, but you get more fiber by eating full fruits.
Example: Orange food is better than just drinking orange juice.
Fruit for a strong brain
Some fruits help your brain grow and work better.
Fruit for brain power:
Blueberry helps you remember things.
Keep bananas alert your brain.
Avocados helps the brain to think clearly.
Smart Snack: Try a banana before your homework!
Fruits from all over the world
Fruits grow in different countries and climate.
Kiwi comes from New Zealand.
Dates increase in warm places like Middle East.
Apples increase in cold places like Himachal Pradesh in India.
Trying new fruits is like traveling through taste!
Fun Fruit Games and Crafts
Learning about fruits with these activities:
Draw your favorite fruit
Name of color and fruit.
Write a fun fact about it.
Fruit bingo
Make a bingo card with the name of fruits and match with pictures.
Fruit basket game
Sit in a circle and play “fruit basket”
Fruit vs Candy – Who wins?
Let’s compare:
Candy Fruit
Lots of sugar natural sugar
Good for teeth is good for body
No vitamin filled with vitamins
What you can make you make you healthy
Fruit victory!
Seasonal fruit – what to eat fresh!
Fruits grow in different seasons:
Summer: Mango, Watermelon, Licches
Winter: Orange, apple, guava
Monsoon: Jamun, Pear
All year: Banana, Papina
Eating seasonal fruits keeps you healthy and also saves money!
Rainbow of fruits – eat all colors!
Different colored fruits have different powers!
Color is good for fruit
Red apple, strawberry heart and skin
Orange mango, orange eyes and skin
Yellow bananas, pineapple energy and digestion
Green Kiwi, Guava immunity and healing
Blue/purple blueberry, berries brain and memory
Eat a rainbow every day for complete health!
Do not say the junk, say yes to the fruit!
Junk foods like chips and candy can gain you lazy, sick or too much weight.
Fruits give your body what it needs – real energy, development and fun.
Ask yourself every day!
Did I eat a fruit today?
Did I try a new fruit?
Did I ate something colorful?
If yes, you are very good!
Quick Rejuvenation – Why the fruits are amazing!
They are sweet and delicious
Filled with vitamins and fiber
Help you stay healthy and strong
Make your brain smart and active
Easy to eat in fun and delicious ways
final view
There are superheroes in fruits disguise!
They all come in shapes, sizes and colors – and each is a good f.
