News & Articles By Frances Bloomfield
08/15/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Bacupari – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
The bacupari (Garcinia gardneriana) is a small, yellow to orange, tropical fruit native to the Amazon regions of South America. These sweet-tasting, pleasant-smelling fruits are a popular food within their native range of Brazil, Peru, Argentina, and Paraguay. Beyond their culinary uses, a fair amount of research by Brazilian scientists has been conducted on the […]
08/15/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Kaffir Lime – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Kaffir limes (Citrus hystrix), also known as makrut limes, are green-colored, bumpy-skinned citrus fruits native to various tropical regions in Asia, most notably Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines. These aromatic fruits and their leaves have a uniquely tart, pleasant flavor that has made it popular as an ingredient in Asian sauces and soups like tom […]
08/03/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Chokecherries – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
The chokecherry (Prunus virginiana) is a small, flowering tree native to North America. The small, succulent berries range from red to purplish-black in color. Wild chokecherries are typically considered pests due to tent caterpillars making the trees their homes. Despite their status as pests, chokecherries are an important plant to many Native American tribes, who […]
08/03/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Key Lime – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Key limes (Citrus x aurantiifolia) are oval citrus hybrids native to Southeast Asia. The name of this fruit is taken from the Florida Keys. Though similar in appearance to the more common Persian limes, there are several differences that distinguish them from one another: key limes are smaller, slightly more yellow in color, have more […]
07/29/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Orange Juice – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Orange juice is the sweet, somewhat tart liquid extract derived from the orange (Citrus × sinensis) fruit. This citrus fruit is widely known for its plethora of beneficial nutrients, and orange juice is no different. The most popular fruit beverage in North America has become a staple at many a breakfast table for its taste […]
07/27/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
5 Proven health benefits of blueberries
As one of the most popular food product in the country, you’ve undoubtedly come across or even eaten blueberries. These not-quite-tart, not-quite-sweet fruits have been used as a core ingredient in pies, muffins, pancakes, ice cream, and salads. If by some chance you’ve never tried blueberries then you definitely should. Making blueberries a part of […]
07/22/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Coconut Oil – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Coconut oil is an edible oil extract derived from the copra or meat of mature coconuts. The creamy white meat is known for being high in saturated fats, and coconut oil is no different. More than 85 percent of coconut oil is composed of saturated fats, with lauric acid being the dominant fatty acid. The […]
07/22/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Tamarind – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
The tamarind (Tamarindus indica) is a tall, evergreen, tropical tree native to Africa, which can now be found in the drier regions of South Asia, northern Australia, and Mexico. The trees produce long, pod-like fruits that start out green and sour before maturing into brown pods with a juicy, sweet-sour pulp. The fruits are especially […]
07/18/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Extra-virgin oil may hold the key to preventing the Alzheimer’s disease, exciting new research discovers
According to new research, consumption of extra-virgin olive oil may reduce the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The researchers behind the study, which was published in Annals of Clinical and Transitional Neurology, singled out this key component of the Mediterranean diet as an effective preventative measure against the neurological disease. Led by Dr. Domenico Praticò, […]
07/06/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Citrus Fruits – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Citrus fruits are a type of fruit that are easily identifiable by their brightly-colored, leathery rind, white and spongy pith, and moist pulp. These flowering trees and shrubs are native to Australia, New Guinea, and Southeast Asia, though they’re now widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical climates all around the world. The most popular citrus […]
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