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07/05/2017 / By Tim Wesley

Chocolate nutrients known as “flavanols” confirmed yet again to strongly boost brain performance and prevent cognitive decline

Chocolates and kids don’t really match, at least according to their parents or nannies who just want to have a peaceful night. You’ve probably seen kids get too hyper after eating a bar of chocolate and thought they’re not exactly a good combination. But, a new study published in Frontiers in Nutrition by Italian researchers has shed light […]

06/30/2017 / By Tim Wesley

Papaya – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com

Christopher Columbus called this the “fruit of the angels” and rightfully so because of its sweet taste, butter-like consistency, and musty undertones. Papayas are tropical fruits that are grown extensively on different tropical regions. They are packed with numerous health benefits and are considered by many as their favorites. List of known nutrients Ascorbic acid […]

06/28/2017 / By Tim Wesley

Resveratrol compound in grapes found to kill cancer stem cells

The answer to preventing colon cancer could be literally dangling in front of you. That is, if you’re in a vineyard. Scientists have recently discovered that grapes could hold the answer to killing colon cancer stem cells. Researchers from the Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute have found a potential cure for colon cancer. They discovered […]

06/27/2017 / By Tim Wesley

Coconut – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com

Known as the “tree of life” coconuts can be used for practically anything. It’s one of the most used ingredients in recipes in any cuisine. Not only are these for consumption, its other parts – leaves, oil, trunk – can be beneficial in other things. Most importantly, they have health benefits. Coconut trees are mostly […]

06/23/2017 / By Tim Wesley

Pears – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com

Pears are sweet and delicious. They’re like a fusion of apples and peach — crunchy and sweet — and very popular to a lot of people because of their taste and nutrient content. These are average-sized trees found in semi-tropical regions in the northern hemisphere, that bear medium-sized fruits with some small seeds at the […]

06/23/2017 / By Tim Wesley

Jackfruit – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com

Huge and thorny, jackfruits have a sweet, tasty surprise inside. This tropical fruit is characterized by sweet arils (bulbs) that are packed with dietary fiber, energy, and vitamins and minerals. What’s even better is that these are free from saturated fats and cholesterol. List of known nutrients Calcium Dietary fiber Folates Iron Magnesium Manganese Niacin […]

06/21/2017 / By Tim Wesley

Figs – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com

Technically, figs are not a fruit but inverted flowers. They belong to the mulberry family and come in different colors – purple, yellow, black, red, and green. They have smooth skin, tender flesh, and crunchy seeds. The flowers bloom inside the pod, which then matures into the fruit that we enjoy eating. Its hard, crunchy […]

06/21/2017 / By Tim Wesley

Kiwi – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com

Kiwis, while more popularly associated with New Zealand, originally hail from northern China. They were called Chinese Gooseberry when introduced to New Zealand during the turn of the 20th century and then changed to kiwifruit to avoid high tax charges during export. These small brown fruits are not only delicious; they also offer a lot […]

06/21/2017 / By Tim Wesley

Cocoa – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com

This should put a smile on your faces: Cocoa, the main ingredient of chocolates, is beneficial to your health. In fact, cocoa is so good for the body, it’s considered a great superfood that should be incorporated into one’s diet. List of known nutrients Calcium Copper Iron Magnesium Manganese Oleic acid Phosphorus Potassium Selenium Sulfur […]

06/21/2017 / By Tim Wesley

Blackberries – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com

These sweet and succulent berries are more than tasty additions to your diet. This versatile fruit belongs to the Rubus genus in the Rosaceae family; They’re distant relatives of raspberries and dewberries. Characterized by a biennial erect or partially erect stem, it has sharp spikes and dark green leaves clustered with pinkish-white blossoms. Blackberries have […]

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