Fruits & Veggies

Hearts of Palm: Benefits, Uses and Nutritional Value

October 26, 2021 0

They’re the most tender, versatile, healthy, and exquisite leaves in gourmet cuisine. Hearts of palm are vegetables that are obtained from different varieties of palm trees common in South America. From this place, they’ve traveled …

Amla (Indian gooseberries): Benefits, Uses and Nutritional Value

October 16, 2021 0

Amla, with the scientific name Phyllanthus emblica L, is a tree that comes from Asia. Its fruits, also known as Indian gooseberries are characterized by their particular sour taste and concentration of nutrients. In fact, …

Oca (New Zealand Yam): Benefits, Uses and Contraindications

October 3, 2021 0

Peruvian gastronomy is experiencing one of its high points characterized by miscegenation and the influence of the cuisines of Africa, Spain, Italy or Japan. In addition, it has a great wealth of ingredients among which …

Schisandra Berries: Benefits, Uses and Possible Side Effects

September 18, 2021 0

The schisandra, scientific name Schisandra chinensis, is a plant whose fruits are often used for culinary and medicinal purposes. The latter are deep red berries, also known as “five-flavored fruits,” as they have salty, sweet, …

Fiddlehead Ferns: Benefits, Uses and Nutritional Properties

September 7, 2021 0

Edible fern sprouts, also known as “fiddlehead ferns,” are the curly young leaves of the ostrich fern, Matteuccia struthiopteris. They grow wild near streams and lakes on the East Coast of the USA and Canada …

What is Bok Choy? Benefits, Uses, Nutrition and Possible Side Effects

September 5, 2021 0

Bok choy is one of the oldest vegetables Chinese cuisine. And today it is expanding all over the world to enjoy its flavor and all its properties. However, it is still unknown to many consumers. …

Baobab Fruit: Benefits, Uses and Nutritional Value

July 24, 2021 0

From toothache and fever relief to pesticide use, the baobab is a tree that has more than 300 traditional uses in different parts of Africa. Perhaps the most relevant of these is the fact that …

Wild yam: Benefits, Uses and Possible Risks

July 22, 2021 0

Wild yam is a plant that’s currently used as a treatment for certain inflammatory problems. It has beneficial properties and some experts claim that it could be positive for health. However, there are also risks …

Lucuma: Benefits, Nutritional Value and Characteristics

October 13, 2020 0

You may have never heard of lucuma (it’s a fruit) but continue reading to find out more about it. It comes from a tree that grows in Peruvian lands. Actually, it’s quite popular there and …

5 Best High Fiber Fruits You Should Add to Your Diet

February 14, 2019 0

We all know fruits and vegetables are good for our health and hold a lot of nutritional value. Luckily, there are so many options for delicious high-fiber fruits everyone can easily add to their diet. …

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