News & Articles By Frances Bloomfield
06/21/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Tomato – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
The tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is the berry of the tomato plant, a member of the nightshade family native to Mexico and South America. Tomatoes are scientifically classified as fruits, however nutritionists and cooks consider tomatoes to be vegetables. They are grown all over the world and come in different varieties and cultivars. In general, tomatoes […]
06/21/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Watermelon – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Watermelons (Citrullus lanatus) is a fruit from the Cucurbitaceae family that is widely grown in tropical countries as a major commercial fruit crop. They are believed to have originated from Africa, with evidence suggesting that ancient Egyptians were the first to cultivate this edible fruit. Though watermelons can be bland in taste, the prevailing theory […]
06/21/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Walnuts – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Walnuts are the round, single-seeded stone fruits of the walnut tree. Their trees have been cultivated for thousands of years and are one of the oldest tree foods grown by man. Today there are several varieties of walnuts available, but the most widely consumed ones are English or Persian walnuts (Juglans regia), black walnuts (Juglans […]
06/21/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Juniper Berries – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Juniper berries (Juniperus communis) are the tiny, female pine cones of the juniper bush, an evergreen shrub native to the northern hemisphere. The berries are not true berries, but are conifers with minuscule, dark blue-black scales that have fused and become fleshy. Juniper berries are often used as a key ingredient in European and Indian […]
06/21/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Banana – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Bananas are an edible, tropical fruit grown and consumed all over the world. There are many banana varieties, with the most common and popular one being the Cavendish banana. As a whole, bananas are a highly nutritious fruit with an array of culinary and medicinal uses. Bananas have been used as moderate anti-stress agents and antibiotics. The […]
06/21/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Acai – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Among the indigenous tribes of the Amazon Basin, the acai berry is a staple food prized for its nutritional value and medicinal properties. Though acai berries have been globally marketed for some years now, the Internet is what truly helped this South American superfood achieve its current level of popularity. Acai berries are known for […]
06/08/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Chestnuts – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Chestnuts are fruits that come in a multitude of varieties, with the most popular ones coming from Europe and Asia. They are unique among nuts for a number of reasons: chestnuts are low in fat and calories, have a high moisture content, and are the only member of the nut family to contain vitamin C. […]
06/07/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Allspice – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Made from the dried pimento fruit, allspice is also known as “pimenta” and “Jamaica pepper” because of its pepper-like appearance. Allspice gets its name from the smell and taste, which has been described as a mixture of  juniper berries, black pepper, cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Though a staple in Caribbean cuisine, allspice has since been […]
05/21/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Mott’s sued over labeling pesticide-laced applesauce products “natural”
Environmental health organization and anti-pesticide group, Beyond Pesticides, has filed a lawsuit against Mott’s, a brand under the Dr Pepper Snapple Group. According to Beyond Pesticides, Mott’s is deliberately misleading its customers by labeling its applesauce products as “natural” and made with “all natural ingredients”. Mott’s applesauce has been found to contain traces of the […]
05/16/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Stupid people keep cutting themselves while trying to open avocados, so doctors have called for avocados to come with warning labels
Due to the rise of avocado-related injuries in the United Kingdom (UK), the beloved green fruit may soon be carrying warning labels. “Avocado hand” has become a phenomenon, and members of The British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons have called for suppliers to mark avocados accordingly, reported News.com.au. The publication has defined “avocado hand” […]
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