Watercress, which has botanical name Nasturtium officinale, is an aquatic plant that belongs to the member of the family Brassicaceae. Watercress is originated from the Europe and Asia, and being used as a medical plant by ancient Persians because of its efficacy to improve the aphrodisiac effects on them, as well as improving the brain […]
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Carrots are one of many source of beta-carotene, which is the main ingredient is forming vitamin A in the body, because it implies reached up to 7,000 micrograms. Carrot energy levels are relatively low so it’s good for people who are in low-calorie diet. Chemical constituents in the form of carrot’s root contains alkaloids, essential […]
Jicama (pronounced hee-ka-mah)or yam bean is known as healthy snack that we can eat at home. It used to eaten raw or cooked. People know that jicama is great source of vitamin C and best thing for people who are in diet program is the jicama does not contain any fat. It usually cooked in […]
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23 Health Benefits of Radish
Health Benefits of Radish not as popular benefits of celery for human body to increase metabolism. Radish that usually found in your salad or other dish is one of root crop that consumed worldwide. It resembles to some other root vegetables such as beet and turnips. The color of radish may vary from white to red. […]
Lima beans. From the name of that bean, you might find some clue about the origins of lima beans. Yes, lima beans come from Lima, the capital city of Peru. After Christopher Columbus discovered the American Ocean, the varieties of lima beans growing throughout Central America and Carribean. But now, you can find the lima […]
Taro is a tropical plant originally from Southern India and Southeast Asia. It’s usually consumed as a root vegetable or as its leaves vegetables. Both its root and leaves have many health benefits for the body because it is rich in nutrients. Taro Leaves nutrition Per 1 cup (145g) steamed taro leaves (without salt) contain […]
Kohlrabi (German Turnip) is a tuber vegetables in the Brassica family, including cabbage, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts coming from Europe. Its scientific name is Brassica oleracea (Gongylodes Group). Kohlrabi grown throughout the temperate regions of the harvest for 55-60 days. This vegetables have appeared in the fall and winter. When raw, the taste of kohlrabi […]
I am certain that your reaction, dear readers, are individually diverse after reading the title of this article. Whilst some of you already lead a habit of juicing regularly, you might not familiar with celery added in your juice. There is something about its tangy odour and taste that make it not suitable for a […]
Tabouli salad is a famous Middle Eastern salad containing bulgur, fresh parsley, tomato, fresh limes, Green onion, olive oil and black pepper powder. Not only very popular in several countries in the Middle East, Tabouli salad also have popularity in Western cuisine as a healthy, vegetarian food. Here you will find all the benefits you […]
Potatoes or Solanum Tuberosum L are originated from South America. Potatoes are member of the nightshade family like tomatoes, eggplants and peppers. Studies suggest that potatoes has been widely grown by the Indians in an area named Andes, until it was spread outside of the region about four centuries ago. Â According to the U.S Department […]