Fruits are a delicious source of vitamins, minerals, fibre and other essential nutrients. Low in fat and calories, they provide vital nutrients for your child’s healthy growth. They also help in protecting him/her from diseases like juvenile diabetes, hypertension, cancer, skin diseases, as well as obesity. Hence it’s vital that parents understand the importance of fruits in their kid’s daily diet.



Children between the age of 6 to 12 years need 1 to 1 ½ cups of fruit daily. Teenage children must consume anywhere between 1 ½ to 2 cups of fruit every day. Source – mayoclinic.org

The Nutritional Quotient of Fruits

A growing child requires proper nutrition.

Fruits and vegetables are full of vitamins, minerals and other healthy compounds that fit the nutrition criteria.

Fruits contain all these nutrients in well-balanced quantities.



Here is a look at the nutritional quotient of various fruits



Fruit Serving Size Calories Carbohydrate Protein Fibre Fat Sodium Mango 100g 60 15g 0.8g 1.6g 0.4g 1mg Apple 100g 52 14g 0.3g 2.4g 0.2g 1mg Banana 100g 89 23g 1.1g 2.6g 0.3g 1mg Strawberry 100g 33 8g 0.6g 2g 0.3g 1mg Plums 100g 45.89 11g 0.70g 1.4g 0.41g 0mg

Source - Wikipedia

Interesting Facts

Citrus fruits and strawberries are rich in vitamin C that helps boost the immune system.

Apples contain up to 16 different polyphenols, which are antioxidants with immunity strengthening properties.



Importance of fruits in improving your child’s health



Here’s how fruits play a significant role in a child’s growth and development.



Low in Fat and Calories

The incidence of obesity among children is fast on the rise. This is mainly due to unhealthy diets promoted by the quick service industry- high in fat and calories and low in nutrients.

A diet rich in fruits is a great way to lower your child’s calorie intake, which can further help in preventing unhealthy weight gain and, in fact, shed the excess kilos.

Substituting the fatty and high-calorie snacks with fruits brings down the calorie intake significantly. Additionally, the essential nutrients in fruits energise the kids, making them active, which further helps in burning off the calories.



High in Fibre



Most children don’t get enough fibre in their regular diet. Fruits are an excellent source of fibre. It's a known fact that roughage helps your child’s digestive system to work efficiently, reducing the risk of constipation.

The right amount of fibre in a child’s diet helps in decreasing the risk of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and obesity.

Fibre also helps flush out toxins and carcinogens from the body, lowering the risk of cancer.

Rich in Vitamins and Minerals



Fruits are rich in essential vitamins and minerals that are vital for your child's healthy growth.

They help your child get an adequate amount of potassium, keeping their blood pressure normal.

Fruits are an excellent source of vitamin C, which helps boost your child’s immune system and fights infections.

They are also rich in vitamin A, essential for healthy eyes.

Abundant in folate, fruits provide vital nutrients to ensure balanced growth.



Other Health Benefits of fruits



The vitamins and minerals in fruits help in keeping the kidney functions normal

Studies establish (ChooseMyPlate.gov) that fruits being rich in phosphorous and calcium help in building and maintaining bone mass.

A diet plentiful in fruits can lower the risk of cancers of the throat, oesophagal and stomach.

A nutritious and balanced diet promotes brain development, sharpening the mind.

Consuming the recommended portions of fruits can boost your child’s performance in school.

A healthy diet that includes fruits can also improve your child’s concentration levels in the classroom, helping him/her process the new information effectively, for both present and future use.



Now that you understand the importance of fruits in your kid’s daily diet, we present to you a 100% pure fruit snack, FRU2go, which does away with the daily drudgery of peeling and cutting fruits in the kitchen.



An excellent pure fruit snack that comes directly from the Indian soil, FRU2go brings the goodness of fruits, keeping you and your children healthy, active and in great shape, even when the fruit is not in season.

Highly fulfilling, it gives your kids that extra boost of energy to make sure they stay satiated and active until their next meal.

Rich in all the essential nutrients, FRU2go is nothing but pure fruit energy and contains no added flavours, preservatives or colours.

Available in attractive and convenient twisty packs, you can have it on the go, while on your way to work, school or play.

So, how do you ensure your kids consume the daily recommended quantities of fruit? Do you give them whole fruit or serve drinks and desserts made of fruits? Or do you give them a packaged fruit snack that is 100% fruit and nothing else?

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