Contents [Hide]B vitamin sourcesRelated nutrientsReferences B vitamins are a group of water-soluble vitamins that play important roles in cell metabolism. Though these vitamins share similar names, research shows that they are chemically distinct vitamins that often coexist in the same foods. In general, supplements containing all eight are referred to as a vitamin B complex. Full article…
Contents [Hide]TaxonomyDescriptionDistributionNutritional InformationCommercial CultivationDiseases, Pests, PredatorsSources Crabapples Crabapples are the only apple native to North America.1 Sour in flavor, they are much smaller than apples in size. Naturally high in pectin, they can be boiled down and the pectin strained out to use in other recipes. 2 These tiny fruits are underused and unappreciated. Taxonomy Crabapples grown Full article…
Contents [Hide]TaxonomyDescriptionDistributionNutritional InformationCommercial CultivationDiseases, Pests, PredatorsSources Tamarind With almost every part of the tree able to be used, the tamarind is a versatile fruit. While the pulp inside the fruit is the most widely used part of the plant, other parts are used as well. The leaves and flowers are used in teas and tinctures Full article…
Contents [Hide]TaxonomyDescriptionDistributionNutritional InformationCommercial CultivationDiseases, Pests, PredatorsSources Starfruit is a tropical fruit from Indonesia. The entire fruit, including the skin, is edible and has a tart, yet sweet flavor. The leaves and roots are used in tinctures or teas to treat headaches, ringworms, and even chickenpox. The fruit itself has been used to help with hangovers Full article…
Contents [Hide]TaxonomyDescriptionDistributionNutritional InformationCommercial CultivationDiseases, Pests, PredatorsSources Honeydew melon is a variety of muskmelon that is very sweet in flavor and provides a number of health benefits. Because of its high water content, it is low in calories. Its high antioxidant contents can help fight colds, regulate blood pressure, increase energy levels, remove toxins from the Full article…
Contents [Hide]TaxonomyDescriptionDistributionNutritional InformationCommercial CultivationDiseases, Pests, PredatorsSources A popular fruit in England, gooseberries provide a large amount of nutrition. Gooseberries are rich in antioxidants and have been shown to help lower blood cholesterol and treat diabetes. 1 Though typically eaten fresh, they’re also used in a variety of baked goods as well as savory dishes.2 Taxonomy Full article…
Contents [Hide]TaxonomyDescriptionDistributionNutritional InformationCommercial CultivationDiseases, Pests, PredatorsSources Prickly pears are a common food in Latin American communities. Both the fruits and the paddles of the prickly pear cactus are edible. The paddles are used in treating diabetes and lowered cholesterol. The prickly pear is full of flavonoids and antioxidants which can help boost liver function and Full article…
Contents [Hide]TaxonomyDescriptionDistributionNutritional InformationCommercial CultivationDiseases, Pests, PredatorsSources Pomelo Pomelos are a type of citrus fruits that are thought to be a precursor to the grapefruit. Sweeter than grapefruits, pomelos are an extremely rich source of vitamin C with well over 100% RDV. It contains bioflavonoids which can help fight cancer. Pomelos also help fight urinary tract Full article…
Contents [Hide]TaxonomyDescriptionDistributionNutritional InformationCommercial CultivationDiseases, Pests, PredatorsSources Dragon fruit, also known as pitaya, is an exotic fruit that most people are not familiar with. It is known for its high protein content and ability to help lower glucose levels. As such, it is a good choose as a fruit for those with diabetes. It is full Full article…
Contents [Hide]TaxonomyDescriptionDistributionNutritional InformationCommercial CultivationDiseases, Pests, PredatorsSources Strawberries are known for their nutritional value as well as the fact that they are available at grocery stores pretty much year-round. Strawberries have linked to reduced levels of cholesterol and reduced risks of cardiovascular disease. This is because the fruit contains an important phytochemical called anthocyanins. (1) These Full article…