That means foods like fresh fruits and vegetables, dried fruits, whole grains and low-fat dairy — the types of foods, Keast said, "that we know kids are not getting enough of."

The fresh fruits are white and juicy where as the dried longans are dark brown or black. Vietnamese make desserts with this fruit. These fruits are very effective in relaxing body.

Dried fruits were less expensive than fresh, and he had usually a pot of them, cooked and ready at hand, for they took the place of butter on his bread.