By MaST Healthy Panther Post Cub reporters | Have you heard of these tropical fruits?
- Papaya is a tropical fruit that gives you important nutrients like vitamin A.
- Loquats are small fruits about the size of kumquats, and they also have vitamin A.
- Guavas are full of vitamin C and folate. Guavas also have fiber, which helps your body digest food. You can eat guavas fresh or blend them into a smoothie.
What second graders say
“I like to eat fruit because they taste good and they are juicy. I eat about two fruits every day. My favorite frui is apple because it has good taste.” —Gurtej
“I like to eat fruits because they taste yummy. I eat about six fruits per day. My favorite fruit is oranges because they are juicy.” —Logan
“I like to eat fruits because it is healthy. I eat three fruits every day. My favorite fruit is watermelon because it has a lot of juice.” —Sean
Illustration by Ian, 2nd grade, MaST, 2025-26.
