Fruit

The popularity of fruits may be attributed to consumer perception of their health benefits; they are important source of vitamins and carbohydrates and are also rich in dietary fibres as well as phytonutrients, especially antioxidants (Phisut, N., n.d.). So as an alternative to carbonated drinks, consumers start looking for healthier drinks such as fruit juices, apple juice for example. Apples reduce the risk of colon, prostate and lung cancer. The fibers contained in apples lower cholesterol, a…

discovery of pineapple in Guadalupe date back to 1493. Following their finding of the pineapple, Europeans attempted to take the plant back to Europe for cultivation. The lack of a tropical climate prevented the success of European cultivation of the fruit. Explorers instead introduced the pineapple to a number of their colonies in Africa, Asia, and the south pacific, were they are still grown today. The pineapple’s scientific name is Ananas comosus…

My portfolio can be seen as a bowl of fresh fruit sitting on the kitchen counter. Each piece of my portfolio has different characteristics, just as each piece fruit has different features. Choose your favorite to read—no matter what piece you choose, it will nourish you with knowledge and entertainment. My portfolio contains five separate writings, each with a unique flavor. Open up my portfolio, and treat yourself to a healthy does of reading. The first paper I wrote, the autobiographical, can…

OL-GEN140 Week 5 FINAL DRAFT Week 5/By Jeffrey Ray Jackson Sr. Because our human being, health, may depend upon Agricultural biodiversity. We, should save gardening, from the old massive ways. Allowing, vast-full efforts to grow your or my own garden and to continue being a gardener. The garden, reasons of owning a garden, understand growth, what goes on, inside the garden, within-itself. Also, the agriculture and biodiversity information on income, working outside, in the weather. I read the…

Strawberry Infused Water You probably have heard of fruit-infused water, which is considered a healthy way of detoxifying the body. One of the favorite fruit-flavored waters is the strawberry-infused water, which is as delightful and as nutritious as other preparations using various fruits herbs, and vegetables. One reason why this beverage has become popular is that it helps people lose weight and maintain good health. Part 1: The Benefits of Strawberry Infused Water Water is not only…

(Punica granatum, Punicaceae) is a fruit that is grown in Mediterranean countries and the Middle East and is often used in folk medicine. Pomegranate fruit is a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and two types of polyphenolic compounds which are attributed 92% of the whole fruit antioxidant activity. It has been shown that the antioxidant activity of pomegranate juice is higher than antioxidant activity of red wine and green tea. The edible parts of the fruit of pomegranate consist of juice…

valued by the general public of Hawaii for its ornamental characteristics and fruit, which is frequently prepared into jams, jellies, juices, cakes, and pastries. However, due to false advertising and commercialization, guava as well as coffee, macadamia, passion fruit, and pineapples are seen as icons of Hawaii, yet they aren’t native to Hawaii. Even though these species aren’t native to Hawaii, coffee, macadamia, passion fruit, and pineapples do not pose a series threat to the native…

legumes and fruit. These foods need to be unprocessed or lightly processed or else they meander over into being considered highly processed foods, which we discussed in the previous chapter. So while it’s acceptable to make flour out of grains, legumes and fruits (chickpea flour, wheat flour, banana flour), it’s not okay to processes them to the point to which they are no longer nutritious. Remember the major processed foods items: oil, refined grains and salt. If a grain, legume, fruit or…

Folklore, folk meaning people and –lore meaning stories, can derive from many different accepts ranging from music, dance, food, stories (written and oral), traditions, and many others. Folklore can give symbolic meaning to one’s life. In the case of Marybeth Harper, she is one who deals everyday in the practice of folklore by cooking all different types of food. Food is the burning fuel that makes her much as part of Folklore as any one else. From growing it, to cooking it, and sharing recipes,…

12 Best Foods to Improve Heart Health 1. Watermelon If you’re craving for something sweet, watermelon can easily give you your sugar fix. It’s a low-calorie fruit that’s rich in fiber and antioxidants. It’s also packed with lycopene, which has been associated with a reduced risk for heart-related diseases and even cancer. Plus, watermelon contains citrulline, which could enhance the health of your blood vessels. This compound could even be beneficial for those struggling with diabetes and…