Tag: Fruits

The grapefruit (Citrus × paradise- the “x” stands for hybrid) is a subtropical citrus tree known for its tart and tangy taste, with an...

Writer Mark Twain once said, “When one has tasted watermelon, he knows what angels eat.” Anyone and everyone has definitely tasted this juicy, sweet and...

Red, juicy and conically shaped, the strawberry is a member of the rose family (Fragaria ananassa) and has grown wild for centuries. Strawberries are...

Is Mango Good For You? Enjoying mango moods, are you? The scrumptious mango slices, mango juice, mango drinks and squashes, mango pickles, mango chutneys, mango...

Know Your Avacado: The avocado (Persea americana), a tree native to Mexico and Central America,  belongs to the flowering plant family Lauraceae along with cinnamon,...

Apricot or Prunus armeniaca stone fruit of the family Rosaceae (order Rosales), is closely related to peaches, almonds, plums, and cherries. They are eaten fresh or cooked and are preserved by canning or drying. Apricots are low on calories and high in fiber that encourages weight loss, a great source of potassium which is great to regulate body fluid and heart rate. Apricots also improves digestive system and bone health.

Pineapple, Ananas comosus, belongs to the Bromeliaceae family, on which the most important enzyme bromelain, is named. The Spanish name for pineapple, pina, and...

Bananas prevent cardiovascular disease, boosts bone mass and helps fight depression. Eat a banana if you suffer from heartburn, morning sickness, mood swings. It increases hemoglobin in the blood and reduces blood pressure. Daily consumption restores normal bowel movement, cures hangover symptoms and reduces stress by calming the nervous system.

Pears are a member of the rose family of plants (Rosaceae), which, in addition to roses, contains a long list of fruits including apples,...

Is it a Fruit or a Vegetable? Tomatoes are often considered a vegetable, though in actuality they are a citrus fruit. Tomatoes are delicious...

Pineapple juice contains bromelain and kills bacteria. One cup of pineapple juice contains nearly 50% of the daily requirement for vitamin C intake. Drinking pineapple juice helps soothe a sore throat and aids the body to expel mucous easily. Raw extracts from pineapple could decrease mucus five times faster than over-the-counter cough syrups.

Honey, one of the most incredible non-perishable foods that can kill almost every type of bacteria. It could also be one sweet solution to...

Not just a few, but all diseases can heal with the correct diet and absolutely no medication. Your body is capable of handling and...

Do you cherish the fruit of Papaya? Ayurveda recommends the fruit of Papaya owing to its varied benefits. Papaya or ‘Papita’ as locally called has...

Troubled with heartburn and indigestion? Try using papaya fruit! Papaya contains papain, a remarkable, protein-dissolving enzyme that eases many stomach ailments and is an exceptional aid to digestion. A rich source of minerals and vitamins A, C and E, papain also breaks down wheat gluten, which may be of great help those with Celiac disease.