HEALTH AND NUTRITION

Organic fruit tastes great - and it is good for you.

Most people need 1 to 3 cups of fruit each day. What you need each day depends on your age and gender, as well as your physical activity. Visit www.MyPyramid.gov for more information on your specific requirements.

Organics Unlimited is your best source for organic tropical fruits. The following nutritional information will help you in developing a balanced diet.

Bananas are good for your heart, kidneys bones and blood, and organic bananas carry no dangerous chemical residues.  By the numbers, here's what you should know. Click for more banana nutrition information.

Fat - 0g
Cholesteral - 0g
Calories - 110/banana
Potassium - 400 mg
Dietary fiber - 4g

Pineapples provide many valuable nutrients such as potassium, calcium, Vitamin C and fiber.  Click here for more pineapple nutrition information.

For more information about the healthful benefits of eating organic fruit, visit the following resources:

The Organic Trade Association (www.ota.com)
The Organic Farming Research Association (www.ofrf.org)
Organics in the news (www.cnn.com/Health/indepth.food/organic/)
International Banana Association (www.eatmorebananas.com)
Produce for Better Health Foundation (www.5aday.org)
Food Trade Sustainability Leadership (www.ftsla.org)




USDA Food Pyramid suggests five servings of fruits and vegetables every day