Fruit

Question 1

Fruits

Answer 1

• Apples, Bananas, Cherries, Citrus, Pears, Peaches, Pineapple, Plums, Peaches, Berries.
• Important sources of energy, vitamins, minerals.
• Antioxidant rich m ost of which are found in fruit skins opt for darker skinned varieties).
• Flavonoids support cardiovascular health by causing vasodilation, lowering LDL’s and protecting against endothelial oxidation.

Question 2

Fruit: Energetics

Answer 2

• Generally cool, sour taste supports digestion; high water content is hydrating; citrus slightly bitter so supports liver function.
• Seasonal eating: summer fruits balance heat and dryness well.

Question 3

Apples

Answer 3

Vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, folate, C, E, K, iron, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, beta carotene, quercetin, epicatechin.

Question 4

Apples: Uses

Answer 4

Uses : digestive and elimination support (pectin = soluble fibre it binds to fatty substances in the digestive tract, including cholesteroland toxins and removes them), cardiovascular health (antioxidants,magnesium, potassium), immune health (anti oxidants).

Question 5

Blueberries

Answer 5

Vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, folate, C, E, K, iron,

magnesium, manganese, zinc, beta carotene, lutein, anthocyanins.

Question 6

Blueberries: Uses

Answer 6

Uses: anti cancer and anti ageing (antioxidants), blood sugar regulation and cardiovascular health (fibre), eye health (antioxidants).

Question 7

Citrus

Answer 7

Vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, folate, C, E, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, potassium, alpha & beta carotene, quercetin, rutin

Question 8

Citrus: Uses

Answer 8

Uses : anti cancer (antioxidants), eye health (vitamin A),
skin health (antioxidants and vitamin A), immune health
(antioxidants), liver detoxification support ( Calcium D
Glutarate /Glucaric Acid promote Phase 2) cardiovascular
health (antioxidants, magnesium and

Question 9

Strawberries

Answer 9

Vitamin B2, B3, B5, B6, folate, C, K, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, beta carotene, lutein, anthocyanins.

Question 10

Strawberries: Uses

Answer 10

Uses: immune boosting , anti cancer , anti ageing ,

cardiovascular health all due to high anti oxidant content.

Question 11

Bananas

Answer 11

Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, folate, C, E, K,
copper, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus,
potassium, alpha & beta carotene, flavonoids (e.g. quercetin).

Question 12

Bananas: Uses

Answer 12

Uses : anti ageing (antioxidants), cardiovascular health

(potassium and magnesium), peptic ulcers (phospholipid

Question 13

Grapes

Answer 13

Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, folate, C, E, K, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, alpha & beta carotene, flavonoids (e.g. quercetin).

Question 14

Grapes: Uses

Answer 14

Uses: anti cancer , immune boosting and cardiovascular health (antioxidants), digestive function (fibre)

Question 15

Energetics of Fruit

Answer 15

Cherries: Warm.
Peaches, apricots: Neutral to warm.
Grapes: Neutral.
Apples, pears: Cool, nourishing,
Berries: Cool, hydrating, support digestion (if sour)
Citrus: Cool, refreshing, hydrating, support digestion and liver.
Bananas: Cool, unripe (drying), ripe (damp).