10 Amazing Health Benefits of Strawberry THE STRAWBERRIES are the most antioxidant fruit grown around the world today and they are a good example of the symbiosis of two worlds. This symbiosis is from the European strawberry which is smaller, daintier, and more aromatic and the American variety, which is larger and more resistant, […]
Lemons Lemon is the aggregate fruit of the lemon tree (‘Citrus limon’ Burn.), a spiny evergreen of the botanical family Rutaceae that reaches 3 to 6 meters in height. It grows in temperate regions throughout the world, particularly the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. A medium-sized lemon that weighs about 150 grams provides the RDA (recommended […]
Carrot Carrot is a root of the carrot plant (‘Daucus carota’), an herb of the family Umbelliferae that reaches up to one meter in height. It is usually orange in color although there are varieties purple or yellow It originates from Southern Europe and the Near East. Today it is cultivated in temperate regions throughout […]
Cucumber Cucumber is a plant of the `Cucumis sativus`, an herbaceous vine of the botanical family Cucurbitaceae that reaches approximately one meter in height. Cucumbers are eaten unripe since ripe specimens lose their crispness and become spongy and yellow. They measure from 15 to 25 cm in length and about 5 cm in diameter. They […]
Apples Apples take the fourth place after grapes, oranges, and bananas in world fruit production. Although apples are not the most widely cultivated fruit, they are considered to be the “queen of fruits.” This may be due to the fact of its enormous culinary and medicinal virtues since this fruit practically combines with all other […]
5 Foods rich in potassium One of the biggest nutrition problem of a modern man is that the meals consists of too much sodium and too little potassium-rich foods. A very good potassium source is bananas, but they are not the only one. Potassium is important for cardiac function and plays a key role in […]
Super foods for energy and well being Some fruits come from far away, for example, goji berries, passion fruit, but lots of great fruits are also found in our gardens and fields – for example, blackberry, blueberries, chokeberry, strawberries, and rhubarb. All of this Superfoods or Superfruits are full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants with […]
The ultimate guide to workout nutrition The most nutritious meals should be in the morning, as in this way we provide the body with enough energy trough the day. The last meal before bedtime should be primarily protein, as the body prepares for rest and the energy consumption is greatly reduced. The morning begins with […]
Why is millet healthy? It’s a grain that naturally does not contain gluten. It is rich in proteins, vegetable fibers, magnesium and other nutrients, and in general, it is very healthy. Here’s why: It’s extremely nutritious. Millet is a good source of protein, vegetable fiber, vitamin B group, manganese, copper, phosphorus, and magnesium. Of all […]
Kohlrabi the healthy vegetable from the north Kohlrabi is from the same family as ordinary cabbage, but apart from the colors (light green or purple), they do not have many similarities. While plain cabbage has leafy sheets, kohlrabi is quite scarce with leaves on the ends of the stems. The origin of the Kohlrabi is […]