Pears have a history that goes back thousands of years in South Eastern Europe documented back through ancient Greek and Roman times; they were even mentioned by the Greek poet Homer where he describes them as a gift from the gods; pears are one of the oldest fruits eaten by mankind. — Read Article
Beans originated in the Andes of Peru and South America; they became part of the staple diet of native people throughout central, south and North America. — Read Article
Over the summer months the risk of suffering the effects of food poisoning increase; this is generally the result of careless food handling. — Read Article
Carrots could be described as a super food, a root vegetable that is well known for its actual health promoting benefits both real and mythical as a result of propaganda. — Read Article
We can quite comfortably describe asparagus as a super food. It is low in calories and it’s a good source of essential nutrients that boost our immune system. It is high in folate, vital for a healthy pregnancy; vitamin K for our cardiovascular system, vitamin C, vitamin E and fibre to support digestion, it may also support healthy blood pressure and weight loss. — Read Article
Asparagus has a history going back over 2000 years. It originated in the eastern Mediterranean; in its wild form it was much smaller than the asparagus we know today.
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Avacados are a popular breakfast in the west as a spread on toast and in the likes of Peru and Chile they are popular in the form of slices on toasted bread or plain bread for breakfast. They are also popular in guacamole. — Read Article
Avocados originate from Central Mexico, a member of the flowering plant family Lauraceae. It can be described botanically as a large berry containing one large seed inside. — Read Article
Celery belongs to the apiaceous plant family along with parsley, it is a biannual crop especially suited to a European type climate and records document
its cultivation in the Mediterranean region including France around the 17th century. — Read Article
Kiwifruit despite the name they are not native to New Zealand, Mary Isobel Fraser returned from China in 1904 with seed she had gathered while visiting. They were planted in Wanganui in 1906 by Alexander Allison and the first crop was harvested in 1910, people described the flavour as gooseberry hence the initial name of Chinese gooseberry. — Read Article
Beetroot could justifiably be described as a super food due to its health promoting properties when consumed. It is high in immune boosting fibre, vitamins and minerals; vitamin C and essential minerals like potassium that supports nerve and muscle function, magnesium which supports bone, liver, kidney and pancreas function and general health. — Read Article
Foods that fight inflammation
Re Harvard Health Publishing; Doctors are learning as time passes the best way to quell inflammation may be in our refrigerator and larder rather than the medicine cabinet drugs and chemicals. — Read Article
Salt is another of those basic food essentials that has had a rough time in recent years; some perspective on this and a reality check, salt is essential to support body function and to sustain and support good health. — Read Article
Over the summer months the risk of suffering the effects of food poisoning increase; this is generally the result of careless food handling. — Read Article
The lemon is a fruit that belongs to the rutaceae family (genus citrus) other members of this family of fruits are grapefruit, citrons, tangerine, oranges, bergamots and limes. — Read Article