Cleaning Fruits and Vegetables

“Fabulous Fruits and Vital Vegetables” by Georgina Cundall Page 4 of 101ContentsPlease Read This First ........................................................................ 2Terms of Use........................................................................................................ 2Disclaimer............................................................................................................. 2Contents............................................................................................... 4About the Author................................................................................. 9Fruits and Vegetables in Nutrition – An Overview.......................... 10What is a Fruit? ................................................................................. 15Broad Classification of Fruits .......................................................... 16Simple Fruit........................................................................................................ 16Aggregate Fruit.................................................................................................. 16Multiple Fruit ...................................................................................................... 17What is a Vegetable?......................................................................... 18Vegetables Formed from Parts of a Plant ....................................................... 19Health Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables........................................ 21Health Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables ........................................................... 22Nutrients of Fruits and Vegetables...................................................................... 22Phytochemicals ................................................................................................. 22Suggested Servings of Fruit and Vegetables ................................. 24Make Fruits and Vegetables an Interesting Part of Every Meal........................ 25Ideal Recipes...................................................................................................... 25Cleaning Fruits and Vegetables ....................................................... 27Cooking to Retain Maximum Nutrient Value....................................................... 29Uses of Fruits and Vegetables ......................................................... 30Use Fruits and Vegetables for their Nutritional Value.................... 32Copyright © 2008 ~ All Rights Reserved 4.