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08/15/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Huckleberry – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Huckleberries are small, edible berries that resemble blueberries in appearance and taste. The berries are native to North America and can also be found in the European regions. Huckleberries are small and round, with varying colors ranging between bright red to dark blue and purple. An article on the Wonderopolis website notes that huckleberries vary in taste, […]
08/15/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Bromelain – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Bromelain is an important compound that is primarily found in pineapples. The nutrient is valued for its strong anti-inflammatory actions and many health benefits. Due to its protein digesting properties, bromelain has also become a staple component of supplements containing digestive enzymes. List of known nutrients According to an entry on Examine.com, bromelain is a combination of various […]
08/15/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Pygeum – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Pygeum is a large evergreen tree that belongs to the rose family, which also houses cherries and plums. The tree is characterized by its gay-brown colored bark and large red or brownish fruits that resemble plums. Pygeum grows across Africa at elevations of 3,000 feet, hence its other common names include African cherry, African plum […]
08/09/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Citrus Peels – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Citrus peels are practically the skins of various citrus fruits such as lemon, orange, lime, and grapefruit. Often dismissed and discarded, many people tend to overlook the many health benefits that citrus peels offer. In fact, the scientific community has concurred that the peels may provide additional nutrients that may help ward off a plethora of diseases. […]
08/09/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Muscadine – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Muscadines are a grapevine species native to both North and South America. Also known as America’s first grape, muscadines have had a long history of cultivation that dates back to the 1500s. The fruits are characterized by their sweet flavor and varying range of colors including green, bronze, reddish-purple and black. Muscadines are often compared to […]
08/09/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Chiku – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Chiku, also known as sapodilla or sapota, is a tropical fruit that is as popular as mangoes, jackfruit, and bananas. Chiku is native to the Central American rainforests. According to an article posted on the Nutrition and You website, the cultivation of chiku has spread throughout the tropical belt. The fruit is now a major […]
08/09/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Sour Cherries – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Sour cherries are the more acidic relatives of the regular table cherries. These tart fruits are native to Europe and southwest Asia. Varieties of sour cherries include Balaton, Montmorency, Danube, and Surefire. According to an article on the Food Network website, Montmorency sour cherries are the most commonly cultivated variety in the United States. Unlike […]
08/09/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Loganberry – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Loganberries are hybridized fruits that are a cross between raspberries and blackberries. The fruit was named after horticulturist James Harvey Logan who accidentally produced it in 1881. According to the Women Fitness website, loganberries are slightly larger than both its parent berries and are characterized by their deep reddish color and fleshy texture. List of known […]
08/03/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Garcinia – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Garcinia cambogia is a tropical fruit characterized by its sweet and sour taste and distinct shape that resembles a small pumpkin. The medicinal fruit belongs to the same plant family that houses another tropical fruit called mangosteen. According to an article on The Herbal Resource website, the fruit is cultivated in India and Southeast Asia and […]
08/03/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Jaboticaba – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Jaboticaba is a dark, sweet fruit that is native only to South America, especially in Brazil. The plant can also be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, and Paraguay. According to an article on the Gardening Know How website, the jaboticaba tree belongs to the same plant family as myrtles. The plant is characterized by its […]
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