Fruits
Fruits are the ripened ovary or ovaries of a plant,
together with the adjacent tissues. Fruits are important for the
attractive colors, pleasing aroma, which is due to the presence
of aldehydes and alcohol, sweet taste, crunchy texture and for
the nutrients hey contribute to the diet. Fruits are one of the
oldest of food known to mankind.
Adolf just, the world famous naturopath, in his book, Return to
Nature states, "Fruits alone contain healing draughts for man;
Nature offers them ready made, they taste delicious and are sure
to cure all the suffering and diseases. Fruit contains nectar
and ambrosia".
They contain substantial quantities of vitamins, minerals, fiber
and antioxidants. Fruits and vegetables can be called as
powerhouses of energy. They are easily digested and exercise a
cleansing effect on the blood and the digestive tract.
CATEGORIES OF FRUITS
Fruits are categorized as citrous fruits, melons, berries,
tropical fruits, dried fruits, and many common fruits such as
apples and pears. Most fruits grow on trees, but some are found
on bushes or on ground.
Fruits should be eaten seasonally. Most fruits are harvested in
summer and autumn and during these seasons our body needs to
build up reservoir of vitamins for the winters. More toxins are
eliminated during these seasons; fruits cleanse the body by
stimulating bowel activity. In winter, one should consume
reconstituted dried fruit.