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Fruits
are rich in essential nutrients such as fiber, calcium, iron, zinc, folic acid,
and vitamins A, B, C, and E that play an important role in child growth. These
minerals and vitamins, are called essential because the body can not make it on
its own.
Therefore,
the Small is recommended to eat the following fruits, which can help optimize
its growth.
1. Avocado
Fat
content in avocado is the highest compared to other fruits. That is why,
avocado has a soft and creamy texture. The fat content in it is largely
composed of oleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid, which is essential for
brain development.
Vitamin
E is a fat soluble vitamin, therefore it is high in the avocado. This vitamin
is a powerful antioxidant that serves to protect cells from various damages.
Zinc
mineral content (Zn) and vitamin E in avocados are also high. Zinc minerals are
an essential element for metabolism in various organ systems so it is
indispensable in the process of child growth. Zinc also strengthens the immune
system and helps wound healing.
Avocados
are the fruit with the highest fiber content. In one bowl containing 230 grams
of avocado puree contained 15 grams of fiber. Therefore, avocado can be used to
overcome constipation in children.
Fiber
content also serves as food (prebiotic) for good bacteria in the intestine so
that children are not easy to experience diarrhea.
2. Banana
Bananas
are a major source of potassium minerals needed to maintain fluid balance in
the body, blood pressure, and help the muscles and heart work. Blood flow in
the body becomes more smoothly so that the child's concentration increases.
Carbohydrate
content in bananas can also be used as an instant energy source for children,
who are generally physically active. Surely, this is much healthier than if
children were given foods high in calories that lack nutritional content.
Bananas
are also rich in iron, folic acid, vitamins B6 and B12, and copper that play a
role in forming red blood cells.
3. Dragon Fruit
Dragon
fruit is rich in iron and vitamin A. Both are necessary for healthy hair growth
and strong. Vitamin A is also beneficial to maintain healthy skin and eyes.
Levels
of calcium and unsaturated fatty acids (omega-3 and omega-6) in the dragon
fruit is quite high. Mineral calcium plays an important role in the immune
system, wound healing, and prevent respiratory problems. While unsaturated
fatty acids can support brain development.
Like
avocado, the fiber content in the dragon fruit is high and can be used as a
laxative to overcome constipation in children. The oil content in the seeds can
also soften the consistency of feces.
4. Papaya
Papaya
is a source of vitamin C that is cheap and easily available in Indonesia.
Papaya can meet daily vitamin C requirement of 157% of AKG, which is very high.
Vitamin
C is needed to form connective tissues in the body such as skin, bones,
tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels. Its role is also important in the
healing process of the wound and the immune system.
In
addition to vitamin C, papaya also rich in lycopene, one of the antioxidants
that can protect and repair the body from various damages. Lycopene in papaya
is much easier to absorb than from other fruits or vegetables.
5. Mango
It
tastes sweet and soft texture makes mango is often the favorite fruit of
children. Mango is rich in vitamin A and vitamin C.
One
cup of mango chunks (100 grams) gives 25% vitamin A and 50% AKG vitamin C.
Mango is also rich in glutamine acid, which can improve brain function and
memory in children.
Like
bananas, mangoes are high in calories so they can be used as a source of
instant energy and food to gain weight.
Although
one fruit can contain a variety of nutrients, but no fruit that can meet all
the nutritional needs of children. Therefore, introduce and familiarize the
Little to consume various types of fruit so that he grows healthy, strong, and
optimal development. In addition, provide foods rich in the content of other
nutrients for their needs fulfilled.
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