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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Prunes are a super-food star! First of all, one single prune contains more than half a gram of fiber. Prunes also contain a natural laxative, diphenylisatin, which is why prune juice is often used for constipation. Prunes also help...
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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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Whether fresh or dried, oregano is high in antioxidants. Indeed, it has the highest level of antioxidant of all herbs. Just one teaspoon of oregano has more antioxidants than a serving of almonds or asparagus, giving it serious disease fighting potential.
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The caffein buzz that helps us to face the morning is not the only benefit of coffee. Recent research shows that it may decrease rates of Parkinson’s disease, gallstones, type 2 diabetes, dementia, liver cancer, heart arrhythmia, stroke (in women), and even Alzheimer’s disease,
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