Cantaloupe Posted 9 years ago under Uncategorized

Contents [Hide]TaxonomyDescriptionDistributionNutritional InformationCommercial CultivationDiseases, Pests, PredatorsSources Cantaloupes are a sweet, juicy treat that provide a lot of nutritional benefit. In addition to anti-inflammatory properties, cantaloupes in concentrated form can help reduce stress and fatigue. (1) Surprisingly, they are a great source of vitamin C with a higher concentration than grapefruit. (2) Typically eaten raw, they’re   Full article…

Jujube Posted 9 years ago under Uncategorized

Contents [Hide]TaxonomyDescriptionDistributionNutritional InformationCommercial CultivationDiseases, Pests, PredatorsSources Jujubes are a delicious fruit with a number of health benefits. They have more vitamin C than most citrus fruit and the antioxidants may help with cancerous cells in the body. They also help prevent gallstones and help the body repair it’s cells. (1) Taxonomy Jujube grows on the   Full article…

Jackfruit Posted 9 years ago under Uncategorized

Contents [Hide]TaxonomyDescriptionDistributionNutritional InformationCommercial CultivationDiseases, Pests, PredatorsSources Often viewed as a smelly, giant fruit, the jackfruit has a surprising amount of nutrition. It is considered a natural aphrodisiac by the Javanese. It has incredible analgesic and antibiotic properties. It is a great addition to anyone’s diet. Taxonomy The jackfruit comes from the Artocarpus heterophyllus tree. Kingdom   Full article…

Sweet Cherries Posted 9 years ago under Uncategorized

Contents [Hide]TaxonomyDescriptionDistributionNutritional InformationCommercial CultivationDiseases, Pests, PredatorsSources In addition to being a delicious and healthy snack, sweet cherries have a number of health benefits. The antioxidants in sweet cherries have been shown to help with a number of ailments including high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. They also may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease. (1) Their   Full article…

Apples Posted 9 years ago under Health

Contents [Hide]TaxonomyDescriptionDistributionNutritional InformationCommercial CultivationDiseases, Pests, PredatorsSources: Apples, a nutritious fruit, make a great addition to your daily diet. Their nutritional benefits are well-documented and have been linked to a lower risk of a variety of diseases and ailments. (1) Of course, organic apples provide the most nutritional benefits and have even recently been linked to   Full article…

Coconuts Posted 9 years ago under Uncategorized

Contents [Hide]TaxonomyDescriptionDistributionNutritional InformationCommercial CultivationDiseases, Pests, PredatorsSources Coconuts are a great source of nutrition and has many health benefits. For example, coconut water is useful as a source of heartburn relief as it acts as an acid neutralizer. (1) It is consumed in many forms including fresh or dried and the liquid inside is consumed as   Full article…

Stress Posted 9 years ago under Uncategorized

Contents [Hide]Chronic stressGood stress, bad stressPositive stressConclusionSources Stress is nothing new, and it has been with us since time began. In its most basic incarnation we are stressed when we are threatened, when faced with fight or flight. Stress focuses our mind and sharpens our wits. Stress can help give us the edge we need   Full article…

Lemons Posted 9 years ago under Uncategorized

Contents [Hide]TaxonomyDescriptionDistributionNutritional InformationCommercial CultivationDiseases, Pests, PredatorsSources Lemons have been used for thousands of years for medicinal purposes and their nutritional value. The high amounts of vitamin C in lemons mean that they have been an effective tool against scurvy in the past. (1) You can even make your own vitamin C supplement using the peels   Full article…

Figs Posted 9 years ago under Uncategorized

Contents [Hide]TaxonomyDescriptionDistributionNutritional InformationCommercial CultivationDiseases, Pests, PredatorsSources Once valued as a sacred fruit in Rome, figs have been cultivated for thousands of years. They are known to have phenomenal nutritional value. Figs help your heart by cutting down on calcium deposits in blood vessels and can help lower triglyceride levels. The fiber content can also help   Full article…

Vitamin B3 – Niacin Posted 9 years ago under Uncategorized

Contents [Hide]Vitamin B3 deficiencyPellagraInteractions with medicationsOther warningsSources: Vitamin B3 (niacin, niacinamide, and nicotinic acid) works with other B vitamins to change carbohydrates into glucose and to metabolize proteins and fats. B3 is also an important dietary antioxidant.  B3 lowers LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, raises HDL cholesterol, reduces hardening of the arteries, and reduces the risk of   Full article…