Tag: Carrots

Radish, which belongs to the Brassicaceae family, is one of the most nutritious root-vegetables used in salads as well as in main recipes.  The...

Sweet potatoes belong to the Convolvulaceae or morning glory plant family, are dicotyledons (or "dicots" for short, with the prefix "di" referring to the...

Tracing the Beets roots: Beetroot, botanically-known as Beta vulgaris, evolved from wild sea beet, the ancestor of the beet with which we are familiar today,...

The History of Carrots The carrot was originally cultivated in central Asian and Middle Eastern countries thousands of years ago, along with parts of Europe....

Black radishes are a root vegetable with a black skin and white flesh. Incorporate black radish in your diet to treat cough, stimulate your liver, regulate blood pressure, prevent constipation, and treat hyperthyroidism. Cut a cap in the radish, as you do to the watermelon, and add a teaspoon of sugar. Leave overnight and you will see juice formed. Consume a tsp of juice after meals to treat cough.

1. Improved Vision Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in the liver. Vitamin A is transformed in the retina, to rhodopsin, a...

Why smear artificial, costly products over your face when you can use cheap, natural remedies? Nature’s produce is great for all sorts of skin...

Cucumber is one of the best vegetables for weight loss as it is low in calories and contains lots of water. Broccoli contains no fat and plenty of carb. So carb is slowly released helping keep energy levels up. Beans and spinach have protein and lots of fibre. Carrots have high beta-carotene and fibre. Onions adds flavour and can be a great addition to any meal!