Dear parents, don't underestimate the common fruits we see every day, like apples, bananas, and strawberries. These fruits not only provide the vitamins children need for growth but also promote brain development, making them pure natural "smart fruits." Today, let's see which fruits made the list.
Apple
Nickname: "The first medicine for doctors."
We often say, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." Traditional Chinese medicine also believes that apples have effects such as promoting saliva to quench thirst, moistening the lungs to relieve restlessness, strengthening the spleen and benefiting the stomach, nourishing the heart and replenishing qi, moistening the intestines, stopping diarrhea, and relieving summer heat.
In fact, as early as ancient Egypt, people didn't just consider apples a food, but also a medicine. Canadian research has shown that apple juice in a test tube has a powerful effect in killing infectious viruses. People who eat more apples have a much lower chance of catching a cold than those who don't or eat few. Therefore, some scientists and doctors call apples "all-around healthy fruits" or "general practitioners."
In addition, an even more amazing aspect of apples is that it has been found that eating more apples can enhance memory and improve intelligence. Modern research confirms that apples are not only rich in essential brain nutrients like sugar, vitamins, and minerals, but more importantly, they are rich in zinc.
So, isn't an apple a treasure from head to toe?
Banana
Nickname: "Happy Fruit" & "Fruit of Wisdom."
Bananas are famous tropical and subtropical fruits. Europeans call them the "Happy Fruit" because they can relieve sorrow, as the components like pantothenic acid in bananas are the body's "happy hormones," which can reduce stress and relieve sorrow.
At the same time, bananas are also called the "Fruit of Wisdom." Legend has it that it's because the Buddha Sakyamuni gained wisdom after eating a banana. Bananas contain phosphorus, known as "salt of wisdom," as well as rich protein, sugar, potassium, vitamins A and C, and various fibers. Therefore, Dutch scientists believe that bananas are the fruit that best meets nutritional standards and can put a smile on people's faces. So, how can a baby who wants to be smart do without bananas?
Cherry
Nickname: "The first branch of fresh fruits."
It gets this beautiful name because it ripens early, ranking first among all fruits. After cherries are on the market, other fruits follow one after another. Moreover, cherries are not only loved for their beautiful and lovely appearance; they are also very nutritious. They contain carbohydrates, protein, as well as calcium, phosphorus, iron, and various vitamins. Especially the iron content, as high as 6-8 milligrams per 100 grams, is 20-30 times higher than that of apples, oranges, and pears. The vitamin A content is 4-5 times higher than that of apples, oranges, and grapes.
Nickname: "Beautiful outside, wise inside."
Strawberries are heart-shaped, fresh, red and tender, with juicy flesh, a sweet and sour taste, and a rich aroma. Strawberries are nutritious and rich in various active components. Every 100 grams of fresh flesh contains 60 milligrams of vitamin C, even more than apples and grapes. The flesh contains large amounts of sugars, proteins, organic acids, pectin, and other nutrients. In addition, strawberries are also rich in vitamins B1, B2, B3, and essential minerals and trace elements like iron, potassium, zinc, and chromium.
The rich vitamin C in strawberries is its biggest advantage. These nutrients are great for promoting children's growth and development and have a significant impact on brain and intellectual development. So, if a baby wants to be smart, they can't do without this brain-boosting fruit.
Mangosteen
Nickname: "Queen of Fruits."
Mangosteen is native to Southeast Asia and generally takes 10 years to start bearing fruit after planting. It has very strict environmental requirements, making it very precious. Mangosteen has the effect of reducing dryness and clearing heat, which allows it to counteract the heatiness of durian. In Thailand, people consider durian (known as the king of tropical fruits) and mangosteen as "husband and wife fruits." If you eat too much durian and get "heaty," eating a few mangosteens can alleviate it. Additionally, mangosteen is rich in protein and lipids, which have a great nourishing effect on the body.
Kiwi
Nickname: King of Vitamin C.
A certain food research center in the US analyzed 29 nutrients in 27 common fruits worldwide (including 9 minerals, 10 vitamins, protein, carbohydrates, fiber, fat, and cholesterol) and found that kiwi has the richest and most comprehensive nutrients. Of course, kiwi's trump card is still its vitamin C content: 420 milligrams per 100 grams, several to tens of times higher than that of citrus, apples, and other fruits. And vitamin C is an important brain-boosting nutrient, so it's a good idea to let your baby eat some kiwi in moderation.
It's worth noting that some children are allergic to kiwi, so if your child has an allergic constitution, it's best to avoid it. If it's their first time trying kiwi, you might want to give them a tiny bit first and observe their reaction before deciding whether to increase the amount.
Orange
Nickname: The best fruit for healing diseases.
Oranges have almost become synonymous with vitamin C. In fact, they are rich in both vitamin C and vitamin P, which can enhance the body's resistance. The cellulose and pectin in oranges can promote intestinal peristalsis, which is beneficial for cleansing the bowels and expelling harmful substances from the body.
Peach
The iron content of peaches ranks first among fruits.
Peach is a highly nutritious fruit containing protein, fat, sugar, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and vitamins B and C. Peaches have a high iron content, ranking almost first among fruits. In addition, peaches are rich in pectin, and regular consumption can prevent constipation.
It's worth noting that when mothers give peaches to their children, they must be cleaned thoroughly. The peach fuzz should be washed off before eating to prevent it from pricking the skin and causing a rash, or from being inhaled into the respiratory tract, causing coughing and throat itching.
Grape
Nickname: Source of energy.
The sugar content of grapes is 8%-10%. The sugar in grapes is mainly glucose, which can be quickly absorbed by the body. It also contains various inorganic salts, vitamins, and potassium.
In addition, grapes also contain vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and other components. The nutrients in grapes are beneficial for the brain and can also prevent thrombosis and prevent cerebrovascular and cardiovascular diseases.
If your child likes raisins, you might want to try them too. Raisins contain more sugar and iron, making them more suitable for children as a supplement.
Pear
Pears contain 84% water.
Nutrition Quick Check: Pears are fruits that make people energetic and full of vitality. They are full of water and rich in various vitamins and trace elements like iodine, which can maintain the health of cell tissues, help organs detoxify and purify, soften blood vessels, and promote blood to transport more calcium to the bones. Now, during the dry autumn and winter season, eating pears is the best way for children to rehydrate.