Avocados or scientifically known as Persea Americana was first cultivated in Columbia and Southern Mexico about 7,000 years ago. As the years went by, the English colonists discovered the fruit and called it alligator pears because they have a green scaly skin along with a pear-like shape. Today, avocado has about 80 … Read more
The starfruit or also known as Carambola in some parts of the world, is a star-shaped tropical fruit that strangely has both sweet and sour tastes. The mild flavor of the fruit often shows up from summer to autumn and the sour part from the end of summer to the middle of … Read more
Lemon is a versatile citrus fruit that is very popular today. The reason why it has become more popular throughout the years is not just because of its refreshing flavor and scent but also because it has proved itself to be very useful in healing some illness and helping us to maintain … Read more
What most of us don’t know is that bitter gourd or karela is not actually a vegetable because it is a fruit. The part of the plant that most of us eat and use for different medicinal purposes is the fruit of the bitter squash plant. While we’ve been so busy minding … Read more
Did you ever notice those tiny green leaves above your salad and pasta plates? Sure they may look like coriander, but do they taste like it? Chances are, those are celery leaves because they are commonly used in several recipes all around the world. Celery is part of the Apiaceae family which … Read more
Broccoli is often served raw, cooked, or mixed in a salad rather than juiced. But did you know that juicing broccoli is another way of taking advantage of the health benefits it provides? Pure broccoli juice can taste a bit strong, that’s why you should consider blending it with sweet fruits such … Read more
Whoever said the phrase that an apple a day keeps the doctor away was right. It’s because apples are delicious and nutritious fruits that can fight off several diseases. It is rich in fiber, antioxidants, phytonutrients, and flavonoids. Apples are tangy and sweet fruit that is widely cultivated in Asia, America, and … Read more
Berries are not just delicious fruits. They are also contain several vitamins and nutrients. You can eat them on their own, or you can put them in desserts, salads, pancakes, and juice. No matter where you put them, it’s guaranteed that your food will taste delicious and healthy. With that being said, … Read more