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08/18/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Loofah – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Loofah is the fruit of an evergreen plant that belongs to the same family as pumpkin and bottle gourd. According to a blog entry by Agro Products, loofah is technically a fruit, but is often consumed as a vegetable and is harvested before it reaches its maturity. The plant is believed to have originated from Arabic […]
08/15/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Lablab – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Lablab or hyacinth bean is a legume native to Africa. It has been widely cultivated in North Africa and Asia for its edible pods. Hyacinth was first introduced to India between 1600 and 1500 B.C. The plant eventually made its way to Europe around the 1700s. The legume was then introduced to America in the 19th […]
08/15/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Buckthorn – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Buckthorn is a shrub that sheds its leaves annually and is characterized by its woody spine, oval to elliptical leaves, and small, round fruits that turn yellow when ripe. The plant is native to the Himalayan region, and thrives best in cold mountainous areas with sandy soil. The plant is now cultivated throughout the world, […]
08/09/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Kelp – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Kelp is a type of large brown seaweed that is a staple to many Asian cuisines. The marine plant grows in shallow, nutrient-rich saltwater across the globe. The seaweed is often considered a superfood due to its significant mineral content. It’s especially concentrated in iodine, which is important for optimal thyroid function and metabolism,” nutritionist Vanessa […]
08/09/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Lotus Seed – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
As with other medicinal flowers, lotuses produce edible seeds that are loaded with essential nutrients and health benefits. Lotus seeds are a staple in Chinese and Japanese medicine and diets for more than 5,000 years. According to the health and wellness website Live Strong, lotus growers typically harvest the seeds between August and September. List […]
08/09/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Black Olives – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Black olives are a popular side dish, garnish, and addition to many sumptuous dishes. Unlike the regular green olives, black olives are picked when ripe and cured in salt, water, and brine to remove the bitter taste. According to an article posted on the Huffington Post website, black olives are generally less bitter than green olives. However, […]
08/03/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Guar Gum – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Guar gum is a widely-used additive that helps improve the texture, flavor, and shelf life of processed foods and gluten-free products. Guar gum is a byproduct of an annual legume called guar bean or cluster bean. The beans are ground and mixed with water to produce the gum, which then serves as a primary thickening […]
07/29/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Rapini – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Rapini is a green, leafy cruciferous vegetable that belongs to the same plant family as broccoli. The slightly bitter vegetable is a staple in Italian and Chinese cooking. Rapini, which means “little turnip” in Italian, is a cool-season crop is believe to be native to China and the Mediterranean region. Today’s rapini supply primarily comes from California, […]
07/29/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Green Leafy Vegetables – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Green leafy vegetables are among the healthiest plant foods that offer a wide range of benefits. These superfoods contain some of the most potent antioxidants and natural compounds that promote the body’s overall health. Doctors around the world have long recommended that people incorporate green leafy vegetables — such as spinach, cabbage and  broccoli as well as […]
07/29/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Tinda – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Tinda is a popular vegetable native to India. The plant, also called Indian apple gourd, is a member of the Cucurbitae plant family. The vegetable is characterized by its small size that resembles a cross between a green apple and a pumpkin. Tinda is especially popular in Northern India and Pakistan, and is steadily gaining steam […]
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