Pineapple has its origins in South America. It was carried by the Spanish explorers in their ships to prevent the scourge of scurvy. Early attempts to grow the fruit in Europe failed as pineapple requires a tropical climate to grow.…
Tea comes from the leaves of Camellia sinensis, containing a plethora of antioxidants. These are polyphenols, flavonoids, and catechins. These fight the free radicals in our bodies which are causing damage to our cells. Good For teeth Tea also contains…
Velvet tamarind (dialium guineense) commonly known as ‘icheku’in Igbo, ‘awin’ in Yoruba, and ‘tsamiyar- kurm’ in Hausa is a woody plant that occurs in the rain forest region of West Africa. It has smooth grayish bark, dark green glossy leaves,…
It smells sweet, it’s delicious, and nutritious, too. Discover the health-promoting goodness of the world’s biggest tree-borne fruit, the Jackfruit. Living in a tropical country, it’s only natural for me to be surrounded by what many parts of the world…
Did you know that chayote is good for the heart and may also help prevent cancer? Check out the surprising health-giving goodness of this cucumber relative. Although chayote (Sechium edule) is typically prepared as a vegetable, it is a fruit.…
Brown and fuzzy on the outside, green and zesty on the inside, that’s kiwifruit, the versatile and delightfully delicious fruit brimming with health-giving goodness. Did you know that the kiwi is considered one of the world’s most nutritious fruits? Among…
Potassium is a mineral known to help lower high blood pressure levels. Find out what other fruits to grab if you want to increase your potassium intake the natural way. 10 Fruits To Lower Blood Pressure Quickly Potassium is the…
Awareness of the health benefits of many nutrients has dramatically increased in recent years and that includes the health-promoting effects of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats that have a growing reputation for their health-promoting properties. These…
High cholesterol levels can be reduced or avoided by doing simple lifestyle changes. Here’s how. Cholesterol is a type of fat linked to heart diseases and stroke. This is the reason why sometimes when there’s a food many are concerned…