Pumpkin is similar in nutritional composition to vegetables, but has seeds like fruits, so it is often called a "fruit vegetable." This deliciousness is not relevant only at Christmas, it is available all winter long, it is kept cool for a long time. Pumpkin is extremely useful, so it is no coincidence that it is one of the first foods that are offered to babies when they are fed. What are the benefits of its consumption? Pumpkin contains almost 90% water and a lot of fiber, making ... More
Kiwifruit can quickly improve mental health, say New Zealand scientists, quoted by the electronic publication MedicalExpress.
This fruit has proven to be a powerful mood enhancer, and new research from New Zealand's University of Otago has shown that its effects can be quite rapid.
The results of the study, published in the British Journal of Nutrition, show that kiwi improves vitality and mood in just four days.
Professor Tamlin Connor, who co-authored the ... More
When we talk about dried fruits, we immediately think of dates. They are among the oldest fruits known to man. For nearly 4 thousand years in the deserts of North Africa and the Middle East, the fruits of the date palm have been harvested, which after drying become our well-known dates. This fruit has a long history of use for the benefits to the body due to its excellent composition.
Nutritional composition of dates 100 grams of dates contain 280 calories. The fruit is rich in ... More
Sweet, aromatic and very, very tasty. We meet her on the stands in stores and in the markets every winter. Did you remember who she is? Yes, the paradise apple. There are more than two thousand varieties of it in nature, but only a few of them are invariably loved and sought after by people. It is not by chance that persimmons are called "the food of the gods", "the apple of the heart", "the apple of longevity". It is not only an incredibly delicious dessert, ... More
Tangerines are fresh, tasty, aromatic, and also very useful. The little orange sun cheers up with its appearance, color and aroma - cheerful, warm, sweet. It turns out that the phytoncides and essential oils contained in the peel of orange fruits not only give a great mood, but also help fight many diseases. The next time you buy tangerines, don't throw away their peels, but wash them thoroughly first. Due to the content of beta carotene, mandarin peel is useful for the prevention of ... More