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08/09/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson
Cherry Tomatoes – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Cherry tomatoes, which have the scientific name of Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme, are tomatoes that are small in size. Their size ranges from that of a dime to that of a half-dollar. They have different shapes and colors, which include red, yellow, black, orange, pink, and white. Cherry tomatoes, which are related to the Hami […]
08/09/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson
Kumquat – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Kumquat, which has the scientific name of Fortunella japonica, is a very small fruit from the citrus or Rutaceae family. It has a slightly-sour, slightly-sweet, and tangy taste. Like most citrus fruits, kumquat has tiny green seeds that should be removed before consumption; the peel, however, can be eaten. Endemic to the southeastern parts of […]
08/09/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson
Bee Pollen – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Bee pollen grains are sweet-tasting tiny golden granules. They are made from the nectar that bees carried to the hive after they pollinated a flower. Each pellet has over two million flower pollen grains, with a teaspoon containing over 2.5 billion grains of flower pollen. List of known nutrients Carbohydrates Flavenol Lecithin Lycopene Protein Resveratrol […]
08/03/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson
Rowan – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
The rowan tree, which has the scientific name Sorbus aucuparia and which is sometimes called mountain ash, grows abundantly in the cool climates of the Northern hemisphere, which includes such places as the Balkans, Northern Europe, and Northern Asia. It can grow up to a height of 10 to 20 meters, but is sometimes still […]
08/03/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson
Muskmelon – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Muskmelon, which has the scientific name of Cucumis melo and is also called cantaloupe or kharbuja, is known for the musky aroma wafting from it when it ripens. List of known nutrients Beta-Carotene Carbohydrates Dietary Fiber Potassium Protein Vitamin A Vitamin C Medicinal uses for muskmelon Muskmelon is good for your eyes. Vitamin A is […]
08/03/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson
Horse Chestnuts – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Horse chestnut, which has the scientific names of Aesculus hippocastanum, Aesculus californica, and Aesculus glabra and is also called by other names such as Spanish chestnut and buckeye, has had its bark, flowers, leaves, and seeds used for traditional medicinal purposes for a long time now. In fact, medical herbalist Andrew Chevallier wrote in The […]
08/01/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson
Top 10 magnesium-rich foods and their health benefits
Magnesium-rich foods are needed to ensure that cellular activities and that biochemical bodily functions are optimized. Knowing this, how do you keep ample amounts of magnesium inside your body? By eating the right food. Here is a list (not in any particular order) of foods that are rich in magnesium. 1. Almonds – Almonds, which also contain heart-healthy omega-3 […]
07/29/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson
Marang – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Marang, which has a scientific name of Artocarpus Odoratissimus, is a tropical fruit that came from the mulberry and fig family of Moraceae and is endemic to the Borneo and the southern part of the Philippines. Its scientific name literally means “sweet odor and taste”. The marang tree grows up to a height of 25 […]
07/29/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson
Luffa – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Luffa, which is the fruit of a subtropical and tropical vine, is endemic to central and eastern Asia, including the Indian subcontinent and is a member of the cucumber family. Luffa is also called vegetable gourd, angled luffa, smooth luffa, Taiwan luffa, Chinese okra, ridge or ridged gourd, silk or sily gourd, and sponge gourd. […]
07/29/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson
Ashwagandha – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Ashwagandha, which has the scientific name Withania somnifera, is an herb that is popular in Ayurveda folkloric medicine. It has been used in Ayurveda, which is the oldest medicinal practice in the world, for 3,000 years now. Ashwagandha, which comes from the Sanskrit language meaning “smell of horse”, denotes its unique horse-like smell and connotes to […]
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