Tomatoes contain lycopene, which is a powerful antioxidant that may play a role in cancer prevention. Research suggests that lycopene can help prevent prostate cancer. The beta-carotene in tomatoes also has anticancer effects.
Watermelon’s high levels of lycopene are very effective at protecting cells from damage and may help lower the risk of heart disease, according to a study at Purdue University. A study published in the American Journal of Hypertension found that watermelon extracts helped reduce hypertension and lower blood pressure in obese adults.
Cultivated in Asia for millennia, green tea is one of the fundamental elements of traditional Asian medicine, in general, and Chinese in particular. Green tea has always been used for its stimulating virtues, but also for its action effective against digestive infections.
All organs of this plant are used in traditional medicine. The bark macerated is used in colic, jaundice and as antivenom and vermifuge.The stems after removal of thorns are used as toothbrush and sold on all But it is the fruit that is widely used as a food because of its carbohydrates and vitamins.
According to cabbage was born from the sweat drops of Zeus. The cruciferous plant was already used at that an ancient Greek myth, wild time medicinal plant. Further as a specifically, the women who would give birth ingested cabbage to be certain. The Romans, they found other virtues to cabbage: it served as both an antidote, even preventive treatment for drunkenness, and disinfectant in case of injury (used as a poultice).
A native of southern Europe, the concern is grown in the temperate regions of the world Multiplying by seed, it grows on almost all types of soil in summer, from hatching, the flowers are picked and dried in the shade.
Cucumbers are scientifically known as Cucumis sativus and belong to the same botanical family as melons (including watermelon and cantaloupe) and squashes (including summer squash, winter squash, zucchini and pumpkin). Commercial production of cucumbers is usually divided into two types. “Slicing cucumbers” are produced for fresh consumption. “Pickling cucumbers” are produced for eventual processing into pickles. Slicing cucumbers are usually larger and have thicker skins, while pickling cucumbers are usually smaller and have thinner skins.
Essential for great hair , skin and strong immunity , vitamin C should be consumed everyday by us . Zespri Green and SunGold Kiwifruits are extremely high in Vitamin C that help enhance vitality , increase immunity and alleviate sluggishness . Not only do they taste great but are also loaded with minerals such as potassium which help to maintain blood pressure and boost energy.
Pomegranate has been widely used for medicinal purposes abundantly over hundreds of years. Consumed in the form of supplements, juices, extracts and, of course, the fruit itself, pomegranate can be a great addition to your daily diet.
Cereal grown all over the world , maize is native to the Andes and , more probably , from Peru It is grown by sowing in the spring . Ripe ears and beards are harvested in summer , before being separated then dry.
The pyramids of Egypt and Central America are usually considered to be the oldest ones in the world. However, the discovery of the Gunung Padang Pyramid in Indonesia will change history as we know it. Estimated to have been constructed in 10,000 B.C., the pyramid is proof that human civilization started far earlier than assumed.
Blueberries are among the most well-known and best-loved superfoods on the planet. The antioxidants in blueberries are classified as flavonoids. Members of this class possess a wide range of biological activities and are collectively known as polyphenols.
I can still picture it. It was like walking into my favorite fairy tale and The Jungle Book all rolled into one, only I got to be a part of the story.
They were everywhere, and in every shape and size: hanging, sitting, short, tall, pointed, round, and everything in between. And they were arranged so artistically, so beautifully, that you wanted to just sit among them, and enjoy sharing the same space with them.
Flowers are part of the most important occasions of life and have a language of their own. Some flowers have religious significance too. Here the list of 10 most beautiful flowers in the world.
Before we get into the science and evidence about plant-based diets, there’s one important point to make: there are healthy meat-eaters, and there are unhealthy meat-eaters. Just as there are healthy and unhealthy vegans. But, on average, vegans and vegetarians do live longer – they have lower mortality rates than meat-eaters, and grow old with fewer health issues