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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Cocoa powder is made by removing most of the fat (cocoa butter) from the tropical cocoa bean. Cocoa powder is super nutritious; it is rich in Magnesium (27 mg/1 tbsp), Phosphorus (40mg/1tbsp), Fiber (2g/1tbsp). Cocoa also contains some
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Dark Chocolate is packed with natural antioxidants, essential minerals, and protective plant nutrients called flavanols. Dark chocolate has been found to lower blood pressure. Dark chocolate contains saturated fat. Saturated fats have been shown to increase cholesterol levels and heart disease risk. But ...
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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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One serving of broccoli has only 50 calories! Broccoli is high in vitamin C, vitamin A, folate, calcium, and fiber. Folate intake is very important for women of reproductive age because folate decreases the chance of neural tube defects. Broccoli contains
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