The scientific name of pomegranate, Punica granatum, is derived from the name Pomum (apple) and Granatus (grainy), or seeded apple. It is believed that the origin of the pomegranate is from Central Asia. Historically, this fruit is reported to be domesticated and planned between 4000 and 3000BC and among one of the oldest known edible fruits that is even mentioned in the Bible and the Koran.
So why is this fruit still so popular even today? We sell about 1.5 million tons of the fruit in the word...
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Vibrant orange-reddish colors of nectarines give away their nutrient contents. Nectarines are high in beta –carotene (yes, same as carrots), which in our body converts to vitamin A, improving our night vision. The juicy flesh of this fruit is high in phytonutrients that protect against cancer. Because nectarines contain insoluble fiber (skin) and...
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Bok choy is low in calories and contains many phyto-nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. One cup of shredded bok choy has more than a full days intake of vitamin A and contains 52% recommended daily value of vitamin C.
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Rye is a cereal grain that is most often ground into flour for breads and other healthy-bakeries. Rye contains both soluble and insoluble fiber. Rye could be called a cleaning-brush for the digestive tract, because it helps to speed waste through digestive tract, keeping it healthier. Rye fiber also was shown to contribute to reduction of bile
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Shellfish include any sea-creature that has its skeleton on the outside – oysters, clams, lobster, shrimp, scallops, crabs and others. Shellfish are a good source of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids that are associated with reduced inflammation, heart disease, and certain cancers.
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