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What is cassava? Health benefits and how to prepare it

Cassava is a good source of nutrients, but people should avoid eating it raw. Cassava is a root vegetable (tuber) with a nutty flavor. Native to South America, it is a major source of calories and carbohydrates for people in many countries. Nigeria, Thailand and Indonesia are the ...

Oranges reduce vision loss by 60%

Oranges can lower by 60 percent the risk of macular degeneration, which causes severe vision loss, reported the "Daily Express". According to researchers at the Westmead Institute of Medical Research, the benefits of the citrus fruit for the eyes are significant. They ...

Tamarind - what health benefits it brings 8 healthy properties of the exotic fruit Tamarind is a delicious, both sweet and sour fruit.

They call it the Indian date. It is believed to have originated from Central and East Africa, as well as the island of Madagascar. Some researchers suggest that the tamarind tree was brought to Africa from India. Today, its cultivation is widespread in almost all tropical regions of the earth. ...

Carambola – star fruit

Carambola is an evergreen tropical tree distributed in the Philippines, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, India, Indonesia and Bangladesh. In section, its fruit has the shape of a star, which is why it is also called "tropical star" or "star fruit". When ripe, the fruits have a ...

Tangerines - Christmas, fragrant and very useful

Tangerines are the fruits of winter. Even in August, it will feel like Christmas if you smell mandarins somewhere. Orange like the sun, these fruits help us get through the winter healthier and more beautiful. Like all citrus fruits, tangerines are no exception as a ...

Medlars

Medlars come closest in composition to that of apples. Apart from fresh, they can be taken in the form of sweets and jams. Like any other fruit, medlars contain a rich compilation of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. They contain high levels of vitamins A, B, C, as well as the minerals ...

The earth apple is a treasure in the earth

The earth apple (Helianthus tuberosus L.), also called gulia, topinambur or Jerusalem artichoke, belongs to the Asteraceae family, among whose very common representatives are the sunflower, daisy, chamomile, white yarrow, edelweiss and other well plant species known in Bulgaria.  In ...

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 ...