Fruit Facts

VanessaFaith
VanessaFaith Posts: 171 Member
edited October 5 in Food and Nutrition
Fruit Facts:
>>Razor+Peach=Nectarine.
>>Watermelon is not a fruit... it is part of the gourd family... it is not part of the melon family... it is the state vegetable of Oklahoma.
>>Pears are highest in fiber... 4.4-5.5 grams per pear, depending on size.
>>Blackberries/Raspberries are 2nd highest in fiber... 4 grams per serving.
>>The fiber in fruits offset the any negatives from the sugar content. So, dont worry about fruit sugar, if u eat the real fruit. The same doesn't go for fruit juices. Eat the fruit not the juice.
>>Strawberries are the only fruit with their seeds on the outside... averaging 200 seeds per strawberry.
>>Top 10 nutritious fruits... 1.California Avocado, 2.Papaya, 3.Guava, 4.Cantaloupe, 5.Orange, 6.Apricots (dried, unsulfured), 7.Mango, 8.Strawberries (organic), 9.Kiwi, 10.Grapefruit (pink or red).
>>Eating a banana can cheer you up! Bananas are the only fruit to contain the amino acid, tryptophan plus Vitamin B6, which together help the body produce serotonin –the natural chemical which alleviates mental depression (it’s also found in Prozac).
>>Consuming cherries helps reduce inflammation. It can help with gout and other forms of arthritis.

I thought these were interesting... Add your own fruit facts!

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  • CannibalisticVegetarian
    CannibalisticVegetarian Posts: 1,255 Member
    I don't have any, but thanks for posting these.
  • annabellj
    annabellj Posts: 1,337 Member
    wow love it thanks!
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    hmm interesting. I have found that berries have way more fiber then pears

    Love this one:
    The fiber in fruits offset the any negatives from the sugar content. So, dont worry about fruit sugar, if u eat the real fruit
  • VanessaFaith
    VanessaFaith Posts: 171 Member
    hmm interesting. I have found that berries have way more fiber then pears

    Love this one:
    The fiber in fruits offset the any negatives from the sugar content. So, dont worry about fruit sugar, if u eat the real fruit

    I read something else that says that calorie for calorie, blackberries and raspberries actually do have more fiber. I guess there's more fiber per serving size in pears?? Both are a good source though!
  • goodmonster
    goodmonster Posts: 165
    That's so cool =D

    However, I HATE PAPAYA.

    It smells like feet and tastes worse.
  • VanessaFaith
    VanessaFaith Posts: 171 Member
    That's so cool =D

    However, I HATE PAPAYA.

    It smells like feet and tastes worse.

    I've never actually had it... maybe I'll stay away! lol
  • Clew
    Clew Posts: 910 Member
    See? I love salt on watermelon. People tell me I'm weird putting salt on a fruit.

    DUH! It's a vegetable! :laugh:
  • VanessaFaith
    VanessaFaith Posts: 171 Member
    oops!
  • VanessaFaith
    VanessaFaith Posts: 171 Member
    See? I love salt on watermelon. People tell me I'm weird putting salt on a fruit.

    DUH! It's a vegetable! :laugh:

    ha ha! You knew what you were doing all along!
  • getsveltEagain
    getsveltEagain Posts: 1,063 Member
    >>Eating a banana can cheer you up! Bananas are the only fruit to contain the amino acid, tryptophan plus Vitamin B6, which together help the body produce serotonin –the natural chemical which alleviates mental depression (it’s also found in Prozac).
    How many bananas do I need to eat for the effects of Prozac? Not trying to be funny, Honestly wonder....
  • VanessaFaith
    VanessaFaith Posts: 171 Member
    >>Eating a banana can cheer you up! Bananas are the only fruit to contain the amino acid, tryptophan plus Vitamin B6, which together help the body produce serotonin –the natural chemical which alleviates mental depression (it’s also found in Prozac).
    How many bananas do I need to eat for the effects of Prozac? Not trying to be funny, Honestly wonder....

    I wish I know... good question!
  • VanessaFaith
    VanessaFaith Posts: 171 Member
    >>Eating a banana can cheer you up! Bananas are the only fruit to contain the amino acid, tryptophan plus Vitamin B6, which together help the body produce serotonin –the natural chemical which alleviates mental depression (it’s also found in Prozac).
    How many bananas do I need to eat for the effects of Prozac? Not trying to be funny, Honestly wonder....

    I wish I know... good question!

    Knew* I wish I knew! lol. It's past my bed time!
  • goodmonster
    goodmonster Posts: 165
    >>Eating a banana can cheer you up! Bananas are the only fruit to contain the amino acid, tryptophan plus Vitamin B6, which together help the body produce serotonin –the natural chemical which alleviates mental depression (it’s also found in Prozac).
    How many bananas do I need to eat for the effects of Prozac? Not trying to be funny, Honestly wonder....

    I wish I know... good question!

    Knew* I wish I knew! lol. It's past my bed time!


    ....enough to start throwing poo at people?

    (mild funny attempt)
  • it_be_asin
    it_be_asin Posts: 562 Member
    If you want a mood lift, exercise is a known to improve the mood also!
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