Passion fruit (a.k.a. Passiflora edulis) is a sweet tropical fruit, with a yellow or dark purple skin, depending on the variety. It is slightly oval in shape and has a slimy yellow flesh which wraps numerous edible and crunchy seeds. …
Dragon fruit, also known as pitahaya and pitaya, is an exotic plant which can be of three varieties, white-fleshed, pink-fleshed and magenta-fleshed. This fruit originates from Mexico, Central America, and South America and is now grown in Southern California and Florida, …
About a month ago, a massive avocado recall has been announced affecting six states, including organic ones, produced by a major California producer, due to concerns that they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The recall was issued by the Henry …
Cucamelons are cute and nutritious, grape-sized fruits, a combination of cucumber and watermelon. They are also known as Mexican sour gherkin and ‘sandiita’ and offer numerous health benefits since they are rich in fiber, antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins.
These sweet little …
Papaya is a delicious tropical fruit, packed with numerous nutrients. This yellowish orange fleshy fruit contains lots of seeds and according to the book “Healing Foods” by DK Publishing House, the fruit is “known to have antibacterial properties and promotes good …
Watermelon is a cleansing, alkalizing and mineralizing fruit that improves health in numerous ways.
It belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family, along with cantaloupe, pumpkin and similar plants that grow on vines on the ground. Watermelons are round, oblong or spherical …
The Blue Java is a variety of banana that has a taste and consistency that are strikingly similar to vanilla ice cream. It is also known as ice cream banana in Hawaii, Cenizo in Central America and Hawaiian banana in …
Have you heard of companion planting and its benefits? Plants grow together in a natural ecosystem, since they are compatible, and together attract beneficial insects and pollinators, deter unwanted pests, and offer shelter and food for other critters.
Therefore, such mutual …
Bananas are ones of the healthiest fruits on the planet, and the richest sources of potassium. The consumption of two bananas daily will provide countless health benefits, since these nutrient-packed fruits improve health and lower the risk of various ailments and …
Avocados are incredibly nutritious and versatile, and apart from their creamy and tasty flavor, they improve overall health in various ways.
The USDA National Nutrient Database reports that a single serving (one-fifth of an avocado, approximately 40 grams) provides almost 6 …
