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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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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Kale is one of those super-foods that most of us don’t eat very often. Not only does kale contain vitamin C, it is also an excellent source of beta-carotene (vitamin A about 17,000 IU), which believed help to fight against cancer, helps with night vision, heart disease and some age-related chronic diseases
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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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