Eating Fruits in the Daily Routine Life

Fruits are the great resource of vitamins and other different healthy resources which keeps you fit and full of energy. Also, their freshness also makes your skin shiny and glowing. So if you eat fruits on daily basis with a proper diet and planning then it will be very advantageous for your health. Because fruits has unlimited benefits regarding your body. They provide you not only all the necessary resources but also work as a remedy and cure for different kinds of diseases. There is one advice for all that always eat fresh fruits and with its fibers because those fruits which are full of fibers, more nutritious. Like the example of Orange. When you pick out its aril then its white fiber are also very nutritious. So don’t pick these to waste, also eat with oranges.

Always prefer to eat fruit in the moderate condition. Because it is a fact that most fruits lose their fibers in the juicing process. Also, if you dry your fruits then in that condition, some fruits lose their vitamin C. Well there are lots of fruits so that anyone can get confuse if going to make a diet plan to eat fruits on daily basis. So here are some tips for people that how much fruits should be eaten and how can the fruits diet plan be managed.

• Take one orange, banana and apple of medium size

• You can also take three table spoon or more canned or chopped fruits.

• 150 ml juice enough for a day (but it should be 100 percent fruit, no any type of other mixture)

• If you prefer eating fruits in the dry condition then always buy such brands whose fruits are not preserved with sulfur dioxide.

• Add your favorite fruit with the cereal of your breakfast in chopped condition. This will be full of nutrition with a delicious taste.

• Take any fruit which is your favorite and combine it with the yogurt of low fat. Use this mixture as a snack in the mid morning

• Take any fresh fruit with your lunch. The suggestion is a portion of grapes.

• Don’t use such fruit juices that have any other added mixture because they are not 100 percent pure. Concentrates, nectars, cocktails and extra added sugar come in this category.

• Desserts are definitely favorite of mostly people of the world. Bake some apples with cinnamon and use dry raisins and some other chopped nuts on top. Eat this delicious dessert with plain yogurt you will say “yummy…..”

So these are some diet tips of using fruits on daily basis. If you make it your habit then you will not enjoy your day with different tasty fruits with the dishes but also give your body a healthy diet with full of nutrition and vitamins that keep you away from any type of diseases and fatigue. Because doctors have proved that eating fruits keep yourself so active and fast due to which you can perform your daily routine with more activeness and full of concentration. The list of fruits is so large and every fruit has its own benefits, nature and characteristic.

Punjab Mango Festival 2012

Punjab Mango Festival 2012 was conducted on 15th July 2012 at Serena Hotel Islamabad. This festival was organized by the Punjab Board of Investment & Trade (PBIT) with the collaboration of Agriculture Department of Punjab and the District Government of Rahim Yar Khan. The motive of this festival was to provide access of national mango exporters to the international market. Through this festival, the government of Punjab also introduced the other food items like vegetables and fruits of the province to the world. For this purpose, the government has showcased more than 20 other agri items and other food products in the International Green Week which was conducted in Berlin City (Germany) at the starting of this year. The aim was to introduce Pakistani vetegables and fruits in the European markets.

The Opposition leader in the Senate Mr. Ishaq Dar attended this exhibition. Also, the Vice Chairman of Punjab Board of Investment & Trade Dr. Mufta Ismael, Secretary of Agriculture Punjab Mian Mushtaq, foreign ambassadors and diplomats in Islamabad, mango exporters, traders and buyers and a large quantity of people attended this historical occasion and created a big awareness of Pakistani mangoes. In Pakistan, there are 110 varieties of mangoes grown which was cultivated in different areas of Punjab and Sindh containing Chaunsa, Langra, Doseri, Anwar Retore and Sindhri. All these have been displayed at the exhibition. The government of Punjab is seriously working for the improvement of food, agriculture, livestock, dairy, horticulture and floriculture sectors of Pakistan.

Addressing to the inaugural ceremony of this mango festival, Senator Ishaq Dar said that in spite of the worst condition of electricity supply in the province, the government of Punjab is striving to increase the export of national agri items, fruits, vegetables and other products. He said that this festival is a platform arranged by Punjab government to gather mango exporters, traders and buyers under one roof and thereby taken an effective step to promote the exports of Pakistani mangoes in the international markets. Senator Ishaq Dar admires the efforts of Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif to develop the agri sector of the province and link it with international markets. Vice Chairman of Punjab Board of Investment & Trade Dr. Mufta Ismael in his welcome address said that the government of Punjab is giving special incentives and facilities to foreign investors to increase food exports of Pakistan. While highlighting the purpose of arranging Mango Festival 2012, the Secretary of Agriculture Mian Mushtaq said that our motive is to create and promote awareness and production of different varieties of Pakistani mangoes in the foreign diplomats, international institutions and local and foreign traders.

South Korea started to Import Pakistani Mangoes

A progressive Asian country South Korea has finally started to import Pakistani mangoes after the approval of the quality of those mangoes from food association. It is a big achievement for Pakistan. Now, our mango exporters have the access of the fruit market of that country which is considered to be the third largest after United States and Japan. You know that the first ever shipment of mangoes to the capital of S. Korea, Seoul has been begun during this ongoing season of mangoes. According to the co-chairman of Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporters, Importers and Merchant Association (PFVA) Mr. Waheed Ahmed, “Access to the Korean market was very important for us especially in the export of mangoes because this fruit is the identity of our country. It is very important for us that the fruit is exported through sea routs. Also, it can be the second important destination for the sea shipments after Dubai."

When the food experts of South Korea visited Pakistan recently then they approved the quality of Pakistani mangoes in the meeting with the members of Hot Water Treatment Facility and Pakistan Horti Fresh Processing. The treatment facilities satisfied the visiting team of South Korea. Mr. Waheed said more that this achievement is the result of joint contribution of PFVA, Pakistan Horticulture Export and Development Company and Pakistani embassy in South Korea. Their accomplishments are really able to appreciate. Now, Pakistan has been exporting mangoes successfully to United States, Japan, Jordan, Mauritius and South Korea. You that the next target market of Pakistani mangoes is Australia and the preparation to access its market is already under process.

The consignments of Pakistani mangoes can be shipped to Seoul within two weeks due to which at least 10,000 to 15,000 tonnes of mangoes can be exported to South Korea during next few years. However, due to the lack of proper advertisement and marketing, the export of Pakistani mangoes in this season can remain limited. Mr. Waheed gave a positive suggestion that the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan should organize a tour of Pakistani delegation to Seoul which is responsible to introduce different varieties of Pakistani mangoes in not only the Seoul but also in the foreign market.

How to Select and Store Mangoes

Mango lovers know that they available in different forms such as fresh, canned and dried. So they should also know the usage of every form. When we talk about dried mangoes then these must be rehydrate in the hot water till atleast four hours before you use these in your recipe. Now come to the fresh mangoes. They are about 4 inches long and the range of their weight is from 9 ounces to 4 pounds. There is no need to say anything about canned mangoes. They are always fresh to eat when you opened their can because they are safe in the can with all its internal proteins and fibers. If you are going to buy fresh mangoes then remember that they shouldn’t have dark spots or blemishes. You can also recognize the true mango while smelling it. Keep in mind that ripe mangoes have a very fragrant aroma. They can easily be stored in a plastic bag and then put in the refrigerator for atmost two to three days.

Suppose if you got green mangoes then to ripe them, put in a brown paper bag for a few days after then they will ripe. You know that if you pick the mangoes too soon then they will not appropriately ripen. But it is also a fact that green mangoes are very famous in preparing different kinds of dishes in not only India but also in Malaysia and Thailand. Their flesh is a little bit tart rather than sweet. The enzymes present in raw mangoes are very helpful to break down the tough connective tissues in meats. That’s why green mangoes are considered to be a great meat tenderizer. They are commonly available in Asian markets.

Now come to the storage of mangoes. Freezing them is the accurate way to store. If you have fleshes of mangoes and you want to store them then first, sprinkle sugar over the peeled, seeded or chopped fruit. After that, gently stir these mango fleshes with the help of a wooden spoon until the sugar completely dissolves in the own juice of thee mangoes. But make sure that these fleshes of mangoes are coated. After stirring the sugar, seal them in an airtight container and then leave them 1/2-inch airspace. If you want to use the frozen mangoes as a sweet sauce then pack their slices in 30% syrup. Do you know how to make syrup? Take 2 cups of sugar and mix it with 4 cups of hot water. After that, chill the syrup before packing the mango fruit. To know more about mangoes, come to Ken Exporters.

Let's Grow Mangoes

If gardening is your hobby and you keep growing different fruits and vegetables then growing mangoes is not so much difficult. Just you need some hard work and proper knowledge that how you can grow mango trees in your own farm as well as garden. As you know that mango is considered to be the king of fruits, that’s why the gardeners or specially those people who have a hobby of gardening definitely want to grow this fruit. They feel proud that mango grows in our gardens. So here we will discuss about how to grow mangoes, their suitable conditions of growing and guides which will be helpful for not only farmers but also the gardeners.

Climate: When you intend to grow mangoes then remember that climate is the first and most important factor. It is very necessary to know that mango is strictly a tropical fruit. The most suitable climate for growing mangoes is frost free, dry winters and hot summers. The soils for mango growth should be light and free draining. Mango doesn’t need rich soil. So don’t worry about it more. Just wait for the suitable climate.

Buy Trees or Seeds: It is totally up to you that either you buy a mango tree from the market or its seeds. But as you know it is a fact that seeds take more time to grow as compared to trees. One thing keep in mind that mango trees grown in a nursery are usually grafted and start to produce fruit within three to four years. But on the other hand, seedling trees take almost five to eight years to produce fruit. But it is also a fact that seedling mango trees always grow much better, bigger and stronger than the already grown trees of nursery. They also have an indestructible root system. Eat a tasty mango, remove flesh from its seed as much as possible and then left it to dry for atleast two days.

Germinate the Seed: In the best climate, mango growth, take this dry seed and put it in a warm and moist place and wait for its sprout. After that, cut off all the seedlings excluding one. You can individually plant every mango seed. It takes almost ten days to sprout the seeds. After sprouting, if you are worried about this little plant to be lost because of any problem, trample it by putting a barrier around this plant. You can also grow your mango plant in a pot by following the instructions of nursery.

Caring Your Tree: Mango tree wants care and it’s true. When the trees are young then they want regular watering and a little fertilizing until they are recognized. But water it moderately. Don’t overwater your tree because it can kill it. If your soil is a bit heavy then water your tree very safely. If the fertilizer which you use has too much quantity of nitrogen then it will make your tree weak and sappy, also can cause bugs and diseases.

So, by following these steps, you can easily grow mangoes in your own farm or garden and can fulfill your hobby of gardening. Different gardeners grow mangoes but they can’t properly care the plants of that fruit. As a result, plant die and the gardeners lament. But if you successfully grow mangoes and enjoy their sweet taste then you will definitely think that this is the fruit of my hard work.

About Mango, its Production and Export

You know that the trees of mango are deep-rooted and symmetrical shape. They are almost 90 feet high and their widths are about 80 feet. The leaves of mango trees have alternate and lanceolate leaves structure. The length of these leaves is about 12 to 16 inches and they have green, yellow and sometimes purple or copper colored. But all these colors of mangoes leaves are in their young age. Mango leaves that are mature have deep green in color and also they become glossy and leathery. Mango fruit is about 1/4 to 3 pounds heavy. You can find this fruit in round, oval or sometimes obovate shapes which all depends on their varieties. The raw mango has green color that gradually turns into yellow, purple, orange, red or the combinations of all these colors. Mature mango has its own and specific fragrance as well as a smooth and tough skin.

Mango is a delicious and very tasty fruit. Its season comes with a very short span of time. But in this short time, its production and selling always arrive to billion dollars. India, Pakistan, Mexico, China, Brazil, Philippines and Indonesia are the major exporters of large varieties of mangoes in bulk. In these countries, Brazil is the major supplier of mangoes during the winter season while Pakistan, India, Mexico and Philippines are the major suppliers during the summer as well as spring seasons. Mango is exported in a huge quantity to the markets of North America and Europe. This demand is increasing from time to time. Also, this demand is also rising in other markets such as Japan and Middle East. USA is also producing mangoes and Florida is the major mango producer in the country but the quality is not so much higher than Asian mangoes which are still ruling the international market.

Discover Pakistani Mangoes

Pakistan mangoes are popular in all over the globe. Especially in Europe, the demand of delicious Pakistani mangoes is very high. In Pakistan, the peak mango season starts from May and continues till August. So it means that now you can enjoy the taste of delicious Pakistani mangoes till four months. Not only in taste, but Pakistani mangoes are also rich in vitamin A, C, D and other antioxidant vitamins. Also, these mangoes have high fibre and little amount of calcium, iron, carbohydrates, potassium and protein. You know that Pakistani mangoes have two major types. One is called Chaunsa and and the other is called Sindhri. Chaunsa mangoes weigh about ½ pound or sometimes 1 pound each. It is grown in Rahim Yar Khan and Multan cities of Punjab province. The major buyers of this mango type are USA and Canada.

Sindhri mango is considered to be the ideal for making shakes and juices. The reason is that it has low fibre content, about 3% to 5%. Mir Pur Khas and Tharparkar Districts, Sindh are that areas of Pakistan which are the biggest Sindhri mango producers. Pakistani mangoes are also eaten in different delicious forms. The first one is mango shake in which the pulp of mango is added with milk and ice cubes and after blending all these items, the tasty shake is ready for you. Mangoes are also used with different fruits in making ice cream, custard, cheesecake, pudding, sauces and other types of food to make them tastier. So are you ready to enjoy the taste of fresh Pakistani mangoes? Come to Ken Exporters.