What else do we not know about the lemon? Here are seven interesting facts about the lemon:
The softer one is so much better
When we say 'soft' for a fruit or vegetable, we usually think of it as overripe. However, as far as lemons are concerned, it is better to choose the fruit that is heavy and slightly soft when pressed. It shouldn't matter if it is greenish, because the yellow colour doesn't necessarily mean that it ... More
- The word pineapple comes from the Spanish word piña and in 1398 its meaning was pine cone.
- The Europeans discovered the pineapple in 1493 on the Caribbean Island of Guadalupe.
- The first attempts of the Europeans to cultivate the fruit were unsuccessful because it only grew in tropical climate. By the end of 16th century the Portuguese and Spanish discoverers had introduced the pineapple in their Asian, African and Pacific Ocean ... More
The tangerines have natural antiseptic properties that can protect the body from staphylococci – the most dreaded bacteria, responsible for the spread of sepsis.
The essential oil from tangerines contains specific ingredients that act against the staphylococci and help recover from sepsis. An essence of tangerine oil can be applied locally on the skin to treat open wounds. There are multiple advantages of taking the oil through the mouth as well.
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Without any doubt drinking a cup of water with some lemon in it is beneficial in many ways. But there is another toning drink that accelerates the metabolism in a similar way and that is water with grapefruit.
It is said that the grapefruit puts the stomach in order and along with that burns fat and balances the whole digestive tract.
That is why it is recommended that you start your day with a cup of hot water with half a grapefruit and a sprig of ... More
Despite the fact that you can often see titles like this which would indeed be making references to a variety of fruits, it looks like dates really do have the widest spectrum of benefits to health and nutrition: they are great for treating anaemia; they reduce the levels of cholesterol; support the heart and heal the liver...
The dates are an excellent source of natural fibres, which are vital for the normal function of our intestines.
The natural ... More