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07/12/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Lingonberries – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Lingonberries are a popular wild fruit that grows especially abundant in the Scandinavian region. The fruits are typically found in the Northern hemisphere’s boreal forest and Arctic tundra, which range from Eurasia to North America. The berries are characterized by their brilliant red color and tarty flavor. Lingonberries are related to cranberries, only smaller and juicier. […]
07/08/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Barberry – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Barberries are the edible, dark red fruits of the spiny barberry shrub. The berries are a close relative of the Oregon grape, and are native to Europe and Asia. Barberries can be seen growing wild from Canada to Pennsylvania. The plant’s bright yellow flowers start to bloom between April and June, and produce berries in the […]
07/06/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Elderberry – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Elderberries have long been known for their medicinal value, especially in ancient Greece. In fact, the berries’ health benefits have been highly regarded in ancient times that Hippocrates, the father of medicine himself, called them his medicine chest. The tiny, round berries and flowers of the elder tree are also widely used by early settlers of North America, […]
07/06/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Durian – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Durian, often called the king of fruits, is an exotic fruit that is native to Southeast Asia. The musky, pungent-smelling fruit is widely cultivated in the region, especially in Malaysia. The fruit is also grown in Thailand, Sri Lanka, southern Philippines, Vietnam, New Guinea, India, and other Asian countries. Interestingly, durian belongs to the same plant […]
06/30/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Peach – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Peaches, one the most popular fruits to date, have been enjoyed by people all over the world largely due to its sweet and tarty flavor and its fragrant aroma. Peaches are drupes that belong to the same plant family as nectarines, plums, and almonds. The fruit is native to China, where it is considered a symbol […]
06/27/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Persimmon – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Persimmons are sweet and exotic fruits that are native to China. The fruit is used in many cultures, and thus have earned quite a number of monikers such as “Jove’s Fire,” “The Fruit of the Gods” and “Nature’s Candy.” List of known nutrients Persimmons are highly valued for their nutritional content. Nutrition-And-You.com has listed the […]
06/23/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Star Fruit – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
As the name suggests, star fruit is a star-shaped tropical fruit characterized by its sweet and sour flavor. The fruit is native to the Malayan peninsula and is grown in many parts of Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands and China. Fresh star fruits are light-green to yellow in color, with a smooth waxy surface. Star fruit, which is also called carambola, […]
06/21/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Lemon – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Lemons are among the most popular citrus fruits around the world. The fruit, noted for its sharp, sour flavor, is a hybrid of citron and lime. Lemons are touted for their high nutritional value, and have been in use since the heydays of exploration when sailors used the fruit to treat scurvy, a disease characterized by […]
06/21/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Lychee – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
The exotic and succulent lychee, also known as litchi, is native to Southern China. This berry is a well-known summer treat, and is characterized by its oval shaped fruit that resemble longan and rambutans. The fruit’s outer skin is rough and leathery, but can be easily peeled when ripe. The white translucent flesh is both sweet […]
06/21/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Cranberries – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
A popular Thanksgiving staple, cranberries are nutritious berries that belong to the heather family that includes blueberries, bilberries, and lingonberries. According to AuthorityNutrition.com, cranberries contain a very sharp and sour taste, and are often consumed in juice form that is normally sweetened. The North American cranberry is the most commonly cultivated species of the berry. List of […]
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