We, the students of Class V F, LMA Primary, worked enthusiastically for the project

1. Lets Make A Difference……Project We, the students of Class V F, LMA Primary, worked enthusiastically for the project ‘Let’s make a difference’. While having a discussion with our class teacher, we came to know that processed food is extremely injurious to health, whereas organic food is beneficial for us.

2. Lets Make A Difference So, we decided to make a presentation on the benefits of different vegetables and fruits. We researched the information about some selected fruits and vegetables from our family members, encyclopedias, related books and most of all, from the internet. We also searched for recipes of some dishes of which the main ingredients are fruits and vegetables. We did this in order to encourage the use of organic food in our daily life.

3. Vegetables and fruits are beneficial for us

4. Importance of Vegetables

5. We are going to discuss the importance of vegetables for our health. Vegetables contains vitamins and minerals which are important for our health. Vegetables are very healthy for us.

6. We have selected some vegetables and researched for their benefits, their components and how they are useful for our health. These vegetables are: • cucumber • Broccoli • Carrot • spinach

7. Cucumber

8. Cucumber • Cucumbers are good source of vitamin B. • Cucumbers are 95 percent water, keeping the body hydrated while helping the body eliminate toxin. • Cucumbers are known to contain larriciresinol, pinoresinol and secoisolariciresional .These three lingams have a strong history of research in connection with reduced risk of several cancer types including ovarian cancer , uterine cancer and prostrate cancer, etc.

9. Nutrients in Cucumber 1.00 cup (104.00 grams) Nutrient% Daily Value  vitamin K21.3%  molybdenum 6.9%  vitamin C4.8%  potassium 4.3%  manganese 4%  magnesium 3.3%  tryptophan 3.1%  vitamin B 52.7% Calories (15) 0%

10. Cucumber In short, cucumber keeps you hydrated. It cuts cancers, revives the eyes, keeps kidneys in shape, flushes out toxins.

11. Broccoli

12. Broccoli • Like many whole foods broccoli is packed with soluble fiber that draws cholesterol of your body. • Broccoli contains high levels of both calcium and vitamin K , both of which are important for bone health and prevention of osteoporosis. • Like many vegetables broccoli helps keep our whole body less acidic, which has a host of health benefits.

13. Broccoli Broccoli can provide you with some special cholesterol, lowering benefits if you will cook it by steaming .The fiber related components in broccoli do a better job of binding together with bile acid in digestive tract when they have been steamed. Raw broccoli also has cholesterol lowering ability.

14. Broccoli may help us solve our vitamin D deficiency epidemic. When large supplemental doses of vitamin D are needed to offset deficiency, ample supplies of vitamin K and vitamin A help keep our vitamin D metabolism in balance. Broccoli has an unusually strong combination of both vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene) and vitamin K. For people faced with the need to rebuild vitamin D stores through vitamin D supplements, broccoli may be an ideal food to include in the diet.

16. Broccoli can provide you with some special cholesterol-lowering benefits if you will cook it by steaming. The fiber-related components in broccoli do a better job of binding together with bile acids in your digestive tract when they've been steamed. When this binding process takes place, it's easier for bile acids to be excreted. .

17. Carrots

18. Carrots • Carrots give us vitamin A. • They are very good for eye sight and it is good for skin. • The sweet juice of carrots is very nutritious.

19. Carrots are rich sources of fiber, minerals and antioxidants. These potent components help to prevent the onset of poor vision. Essentially, they help restore vitamin A into the diet. This fibrous root also addresses digestive problems and tonsillitis. Their regular intake is known to counter-attack intestinal parasites and ease constipation. A number of new-age diets have carrots as vital components of the diet plan.

20. Vitamins(for 1 large carrot, 100 grams) ValueVitamin A 93%Vitamin C 12%Vitamin D ~Vitamin E ~Vitamin K 9.4 mcgThiamin 3%Riboflavin 3%Niacin 8%Vitamin B6 8%Folate 5%

21. The substance that gives the carrot its bright orange colour is beta-carotene. It is found in fruits and vegetables that are red, yellow, or orange in colour and also in some of the green leafy vegetables. Beta carotene is converted into vitamin A in the liver. Vitamin A nourishes, develops and maintains the skin, improves eyesight, enhances hair growth, plays an important role in growth and boosts the immune system function. It is very essential for healthy eyes and a better night vision. Carrots are one of the richest sources of vitamin A. The deficiency of this vitamin can cause night blindness.

22. Carrots Carrots are excellent for the eyes. Carrots contain large quantities of vitamin A, in the form of beta-coratene. . Carrots are also good for skin.

23. Carrots • Carrots sharpen teeth. It has vitamin A. It is good for skin. Carrots prevent cancers.

24. Vitamins(for 1 large carrot, 100 grams) ValueVitamin A 93%Vitamin C 12%Vitamin D ~Vitamin E ~Vitamin K 9.4 mcgThiamin 3%Riboflavin 3%Niacin 8%Vitamin B6 8%Folate 5%

25. SPINACH Spinach is low in calories, but loaded with minerals and vitamins. It is good for eye sight and possible protection against certain cancers.

27. Carotene is also the colouring agent used in margarine. When ingested by Carotene is cleaved to form two molecules of vitamin A and is the major dietary source of the vitamin. Vitamin A plays an important role in vision.

28. Importance Of Fruits

29. Fruits We are going to discuss the benefits of fruits. Fruits are very useful for our health.

30. We selected some fruits to research on them. We found out their benefits, their components and how they are useful for our health. We researched on the following fruits: -banana -mango -orange -strawberries -sweet potato -apple

31. The Importance of Banana Eating banana can lower the body temperature and cool you during a fever or on a hot day . We get vitamin C and vitamin B6 from It.

32. Banana Eating a banana can lower the body temperature and cool us during a fever or on a hot day. We get vitamin C and vitamin B6 from it.

33. Ba Banana has high calories and contains minerals and vitamins. It contains a good amount of soluble diet. It is a very rich diet. Eat two bananas before a strenuous workout to pack an energy punch and sustain your blood sugar source of potassium.

34. The Components Of Banana • Banana has a great nutritional significance. The fruit is composed mainly of water as well as carbohydrates which provides energy in the human body. The unripe fruit contains more starch and less sugar as compared to the ripe fruits; its edible portion, which easily digestible, is about 7%.Banana contains eleven vitamins, among them are vitamins A, B, and C. Although fat and protein contents are very low, bananas are rich in some minerals, notably phosphorus which is essential for bone development, and calcium. Calorific value is 1 calorie per gram.

35. Components of banana • Fresh bananas provide adequate levels of minerals like copper, magnesium, and manganese. Magnesium is essential for bone strengthening and has a cardiac-protective role as well. Copper is required in the production of red blood cells. Banana fruit is one of the high calorie tropical fruits. 100 g of fruit provides 90 calories. Besides, it contains good amounts of health benefiting anti-oxidants, minerals, and vitamins.

36. Banana • They are high in iron . • They help prevent kidney cancer. • They protect eye against muscular degeneration. • They build small bones by increasing calcium absorption. Banana has a great nutritional significance. The fruit is composed mainly of water as well as carbohydrates which provides energy in the human body. Banana contains eleven vitamins, among them are vitamins A, B, and C. Although fat and protein contents are very low, bananas are rich in some minerals, notably phosphorus which is essential for bone development, and calcium.

37. Mango Mango has high level of vitamin C . Mangoes help us add freshness to the face.

38. Mango • Mango contains diet fiber, vitamins and minerals . It protects us from breast cancer. It is good for skin and other body parts. One cup of sliced mangoes supplies 25 percent of the needed daily value of vitamin A, which promotes good eyesight and prevents night blindness and dry eyes.

39. Components of mango • It is also a very good source of vitamin-B6, vitamin-C and vitamin-E. Consumption of foods rich in vitamin C helps the body develop resistance against infection. • Vitamin B-6 or is required for brain. It also controls homocystiene levels within the blood, which may otherwise be harmful to blood vessels resulting in stroke.

40. Orange • Orange is rich in vitamin C. It does not contain fats. Its peels are used in making medicines. Oranges are rich in citrus limonoids, proven to help fight a number of varieties of cancer including that of the skin, lung, breast, stomach and colon.Oranges are full of vitamin C which protects cells by neutralizing free radicals. Free radicals cause chronic diseases, like cancer and heart disease.

41. Orange • Helps prevent cancer. • Reduces risk of liver cancer. • They are rich in potassium , so boots heart health. • It fights against viral infections. • Delicious and juicy orange fruit contains an impressive list of essential nutrients, vitamins, minerals for normal growth and development and overall well-being.

42. Strawberry Strawberries are nutrient rich and full of anti-oxidants like vitamin C. It is a cause of healthy eyes. It is ideal for eye care. It contains manganese which is best for bones.

43. COMPONENTS OF STRAWBERRY • The fruit is rich in B-complex group of vitamins. Strawberries contain vitamin A, vitamin E and health promoting flavonoid poly phenol antioxidants. These compounds play a role in aging and various disease processes.

44. Sweet potatoes Sweet potatoes are high in B6. They are a good source of vitamin C . They also contain vitamin D. Sweet potatoes contain iron too.

45. Apple • Apple gives us iron. It keeps the doctor away. It helps to make blood. Apples are filled with soluble fiber (5 grams). This fiber has been shown to reduce intestinal disorders, including diverticulitis, hemorrhoids and possibly some types of cancer. It helps control insulin levels by releasing sugar slowly into the bloodstream. It cleanses and detoxifies, which helps eliminate heavy metals, such as lead and mercury.

46. COMPONENTS OF APPLE • Apple fruit contains good quantities of vitamin-C and beta-carotene. Vitamin C is a powerful natural antioxidant. Consumption of foods rich in vitamin C helps the body develop resistance against infection. Apple also contains a small amount of minerals like potassium, phosphorus, and calcium. Potassium helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure.

47. Apple Apple helps us breathe easily. It fights cancer and makes us smarter. It contains iron.

48. Importance of an Apple Apple provides us a lot of vitamins. Apple also makes our teeth strong and healthy. Apple is good for our blood .

49. Apple • Biting and chewing an apple stimulates the production of saliva. • Drinking apple juice could keep Alzheimer away and fight the affects of aging on brain. • It helps to reduce cholesterol levels and keep your heart healthy. • It decreases the risk of diabetes.

50. The Components Of An Apple • The apple is the pomaceousfruit of the apple tree, species Malusdomestica in the rose family (Rosaceae). It is one of the most widely cultivated tree fruits, and the most widely known of the many members of genusMalus that are used by humans. Apples grow on small, deciduous trees. The tree originated in Central Asia, where its wild ancestor, Malussieversii, is still found today. Apples have been grown for thousands of years in Asia and Europe, and were brought to North America by European colonists. Apples have been present in the mythology and religions of many cultures, including Norse, Greek and Christian traditions. In 2010, the fruit's genome was decoded, leading to new understandings of disease control and selective breeding in apple production.