Banana is very popular widely spread soft and desert fruit. Bananas vary in color, size and shape. Banana tree is the largest flowering herbaceous plant; presently it is growing in more than 100 countries around the world. According to historians, banana first grew in...
Apple tree originally came from Eastern Europe and southwestern Asia and later was spread all over the world. This beautiful fruit was cultivated during centuries and nowadays there are about 7000 types of apple. Apple have long been associated with the biblical story...
Vitamin D is essential for optimal health. It is very important vital vitamin responsible for several promoting health functions largely by promoting the absorption of calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin and it is stored in the body. Vitamin D...
Saffron is native to the Mediterranean, it is one of the highly valued spices known since antiquity (dates back to ancient Egypt) – it was prized for its color, flavor and medicinal properties. Saffron health benefits were appreciated by Mediterranean culture. In X...
Cumin (Cuminum Cyminum) is well known spice (herb) native to China, Mexico, India and the Mediterranean – yellow-brown seeds which provide peppery flavor. Cumin health benefits were mentioned in ancient medical books. Cumin was particularly favored by the ancient...
Cardamom (so called “queen of spices”) is a well known spice originated in India, Nepal and Bhutan – it is most popular in India, China, Bhutan, Vietnam, Malaysia, Korea and Japan. According to historian papers, cardamom was known as early as 4th century BC in the...
Mustard is a well known cruciferous vegetable which was cultivated by ancient Greeks and Romans. Thousand years ago mustard has been quite popularly cultivated in North Africa, Asia and Europe. Mustard seeds are widely used in Indian cooking, providing very rich taste...
Melon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family which also includes squash, cucumber, pumpkin and gourd. Melon originated in Africa and southwest Asia. Most popular varieties of melon include watermelon, honeydew melon, musk melon and cantaloupe. Melon has several valuable...
Pear is one of the oldest fruit trees cultivated by man – it was mentioned in ancient Chinese manuscripts. Pear was also mentioned by Homer in the “Odyssey”, where the author describes the excellent fruit which grew in gardens of Persian king. Homer called...
Corn (maize) is one of oldest known crops – it was domesticated 7-12 thousand years ago on the territory of modern Mexico. Corn health benefits are appreciated all over the world. This plant is widely used not only in cooking but also in natural medicine. Corn...
Plums health benefits cannot be underestimated. Plums belong to the genus Prunus (Rosaceae family). Plums are members of big family including peaches, apricots and nectarines. Plums’ color could vary considerably from yellow or dark red to purple or black. Plums were...
Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several trees from the genus Cinnamomum. Cinnamon has been known from remote antiquity originated from China. It was imported to Egypt in 2000 BC. In ancient centuries the cinnamon was so highly prized among ancient...
Watermelon health benefits were known in ancient times. Ancient Hebrew texts and Egyptian tomb paintings reveal the origin of watermelon. Homeland of watermelon is considered to be South Africa where it is found growing wild. In the 19th century famous French-Swiss...
Cherry (Prunus Avium) is well known popular super-food – the nutritional powerhouse fruit with several incredible health benefits. According to scientists, cherry consumption increase antioxidant activity for up to 12 hours after the consumption of cherries. Cherry...
Green beans (so called “French beans” or “string beans”) are well known vegetables available in most supermarkets all over the world. Green beans health benefits are based on essential nutrient content which includes vitamins, fibers, minerals and impressive amount of...
