Although most people view almonds as a type of nut, technically, they are not. Almonds are the seeds of the fruit of the almond tree, a mid-sized tree with aromatic pink and white flowers. There are two types of almonds: sweet and bitter. Only the sweet is what customers eat. Bitter almonds make almond oil….
In our world, the cost of fruit keeps rising while bananas remain affordable. Originating about 4,000 years ago in Malaysia and today commercially grown in Costa Rica, Mexico, Ecuador, China, Thailand, and Brazil. (Read the History of Bananas here.) This crescent-shaped fruit is mostly yellow but often known for this color. They contain fiber, potassium,…
Selenium is an essential trace element. Found in several different foods. But, of all the foods that contain selenium, Brazil nuts pack the most punch. Thus, while one medium whole egg has 14 micrograms of selenium and one ounce of cheddar cheese has four micrograms of selenium, one ounce of dried Brazil nuts contains 544…
Today, cherries are believed to be extraordinarily healthful fruit. Some think that they should be considered a type of “superfood”. They have been said to be useful for inflammation, pain, cancer prevention, and sleep regulation. They also may have anti-aging properties. We look at the research to discover if these claims have support. Reduction In…
Apples, which originated in eastern Europe and southwestern Asia, have long been considered a healthful food that is readily available in most temperate climates. There are a seemingly endless number of varieties. In fact, there are now about 7,000 different types of apples throughout the world. Even dried apples have reasonable amounts of soluble and…
James Joseph, Ph.D., a nutrition researcher at the Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, begins his days by drinking a glass of pomegranate juice and eating a cup of wild blueberries. According to a 2008 article in Psychology Today, after studying the nutritional benefits of blueberries for years, Dr. Joseph is sure…
Ammar Alheolo has a passion for dates, and he always has. As a native of Saudi Arabia, he said that the sticky, sweet dried fruits are a part of everyday culture in his homeland. Throughout the Middle East and the Muslim world, dates are present throughout many parts of life, including wedding receptions, religious ceremonies,…
Are dried fruits good for constipation? Today we’ll be answering the question, “Are dried fruits good for constipation?” Constipation can be an uncomfortable subject to discuss, even as adults. However, it’s equally painful in a physical sense to those chronically living with it. The subject of your bowels and what’s moving through them can seem…
Ancient Medicine And The Walnut Tradition The theory of walnut in medicine began in the ancient Mediterranean world. The walnut was a pillar of a healthy diet in Greece before the modern era. Its medicinal virtues were detailed in various Greek and Roman medical writings. Dioscorides, a Greek physician in the Roman army living in the…
Kiwis, which are also known as kiwi fruit, are fuzzy brown or gold fruits that are actually berries. They are the fruit of a vine. Named by the New Zealand Marketing Board after the flightless bird of New Zealand with the same name. Kiwifruit packs an enormous nutritional punch in a relatively small piece of…
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