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Lemon peel: What secret properties it hides

It contains nutrients such as vitamins A, B6, C and E, iron, zinc, potassium, fiber and proteins As we all know, lemons have numerous health benefits due to their vitamin C content, which helps strengthen the immune system and the body's ability to fight infections, as well as ...

Physalis

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 ...

New study: Green bananas have anti-cancer properties

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 ...

Prunes protect elderly women from thinning bones

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 ...

The magical fruit that improves memory

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 ...

Why eat strawberries: 5 health benefits of the delicious summer fruit

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 ...

Asparagus: aristocrat amongst the vegetables with incredible health benefits

Asparagus has been consumed for almost 2,000 years due to its exceptional taste and healing properties. It originates from the Eastern Mediterranean region. Various sorts found in North and South Africa are also cultivated in Egypt. Asparagus grows as a weed in the southern parts ...

Passion fruit

Classification of some constituents of the passion fruit:    Sugars - the fruit contains a significant amount of sugars (about 11% of its total content), mainly in the form of glucose, fructose and sucrose.    Protein – the mashed fruit is one of the ...

Benefits of the dragon fruit

The dragon fruit, also known as pitaya, has a very high content of phytoalbumin, which is a very strong antioxidant. Phytoalbumin fights free radicals and thus protects the body from cancer. Free radicals are also the main culprits for premature aging. In Taiwan, diabetics use the ...

Pumpkin

Native to North America (northeastern Mexico and the southern United States), pumpkins are one of the oldest domesticated plants, having been used as early as 7,000 to 5,500 BC. Pumpkins are widely grown for food, as well as for aesthetic and recreational purposes. In a ...