Physalis is a genus of plants from the Potato family (Solanaceae), division Angiosperms, class Dicotyledons.
The natural side of the plant is a warm temperate and subtropical climate. The fruits are orange and resemble small tomatoes in size, shape and structure, but are partially or completely hidden in a paper-like pod that is formed from the dried flower of the plant. The color is yellowish and resembles that of Petunia. The plant is herbaceous and its height varies from 40 ... More
Green bananas contain highly resistant starch that is resistant to digestive juices and has the properties of plant fiber.
Eating a banana a day can help prevent cancer. However, this only applies to unripe green bananas. The anti-cancer effect is due to the resistant starch contained in them, writes "Cancer Prevention Research", referring to the results of a British study.
Its authors, from the universities of Newcastle and Leeds, studied around 1,000 people ... More
Including prunes in your diet can help protect your bones
And it is known that prunes are good for the intestines, but a study by specialists from the Pennsylvania
State University found that they also protect the bones, reported the electronic edition "Medical Express".
The study authors found that prunes may prevent or slow bone loss in postmenopausal women due to their
ability to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress that contribute to bone ... More
This fruit is very rich in antioxidants and reduces the ‘bad cholesterol’ in blood.
British scientists have found that eating 100 grams of cranberries a day improves cognitive performance, reported The Mail on Sunday.
That means that this tart fruit can protect against dementia.
Cranberries are very rich in antioxidants and reduce the ‘bad cholesterol’ in the blood, which, according to experts, is associated with a higher risk of ... More
There is no better time to take advantage of the fruits gifted by nature, especially strawberries, which are in season right now!
Strawberries appear in late May and early June and are temptingly sweet and seductive. These fragrant and juicy fruits guarantee a beneficial effect on health.
The red juicy strawberries support the fight against many diseases. They also have a refreshing effect on the skin and hair. They provide the macro and micronutrients that our bodies may ... More