Watermelon is a fruit that grows on a vine-like flowering plant native to Southern Africa. It was cultivated in the Nile River Valley, in Egypt, and eventually in China, roughly 1,000 years ago. Now, watermelon is grown around the world, and in 44 Read More …
Month: August 2018
Coconut Water; Types, Nutritional Value, Uses, Coconut Water Health Benefits
Coconut water is the clear liquid inside coconuts (fruits of the coconut palm). In early development, it serves as a suspension for the endosperm of the coconut during the nuclear phase of development. As growth continues, the endosperm matures into its cellular phase and deposits into the rind of the coconut pulp.[1] The liquid Read More …
Lychee; Types, Nutritional Value, Uses, Lychee Health Benefits
Lychee which has the scientific name Litchi chinensis is in the soapberry family, but is the only member of its genus, meaning that it is quite unique in the world. It is a fruit tree that can grow in tropical and subtropical Read More …
Pomegranate; Types, Nutritional Value, Uses, Pomegranate Health Benefits
Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a fruit-bearing deciduous shrub or small tree in the family that grows between 5 and 10 m (16 and 33 ft) tall. The health benefits of pomegranates are innumerable and what makes them special is that apart from being healthy, they are delicious too. Pomegranates have anti-oxidant, anti-viral, Read More …
Guava; Types, Nutritional Value, Uses, Guava Health Benefits
Guava is common tropical fruits cultivated and enjoyed in many tropical and subtropical regions. Psidium guajava (common guava, lemon guava) is a small tree in the myrtle family (Myrtaceae), native to. Although related species may also be called guavas, they belong to other species or genera, such as the “pineapple Read More …
Pineapple; Types, Nutritional Value, Uses, Pineapple Health Benefits
Pineapple is a tropical fruit that is rich in vitamins, enzymes, and antioxidants. They may help boost the immune system, build strong bones and aid in digestion. Also, despite their sweetness, pineapples are low in calories. Pineapples are members of the Read More …
Jackfruit; Types, Nutritional Value, Uses, Strawberry Health Benefits
Jackfruit scientifically known as (Artocarpus heterophyllus) jackfruit is a tree that is native to the Indian subcontinent and is also known as the jack tree or jak. Closely related to figs and mulberries, these trees produce large, oblong fruits that are also known as jackfruit. These are unique fruits, Read More …
Mango Fruit; Types, Nutritional Value, Uses, Mango Health Benefits
Mango fruit is known as the king of fruits from numerous species of tropical trees belonging to the flowering plant genus Mangifera, cultivated mostly for their edible fruit. Beyond the sweet, luscious taste of mangos, they also contain an abundance of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that assure your optimum health[1]. For decades, mangos Read More …
Strawberry; Types, Nutritional Value, Uses, Strawberry Health Benefits
Strawberry is a widely grown hybrid species of the genus Fragaria, collectively known as the strawberries. It is cultivated worldwide for its fruit. The fruit is widely appreciated for its characteristic aroma, bright red color, juicy texture, and sweetness. It is consumed in large quantities, Read More …
Grape Fruit; Types, Nutritional Value, Health Benefits
GrapeFruit / Angoor is a fruit botanically a berry of the deciduous woody vines of the flowering plant genus Vitis. Grapes are known as ‘The Queen of Fruits’, and are categorized into three variants based on their color – red, green, and black/blue. This wonderful and flavorful fruit not only Read More …
Apple Fruit; Types, Nutritional Value, Uses, Apple Fruit Health Benefits
Apple fruit is a sweet edible fruit produced by an apple tree. Delicious and crunchy, apple fruit is one of the most popular and favorite fruits among the health conscious, fitness lovers who firmly believe in the concept of “health is wealth.” This wonderful fruit Read More …
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