Sometimes called Avocado Pear, Alligator Pear and Aguacate Palta in Spanish, avocados are popular around the world and throughout the year. Most nations are adopting avocados as supplementary foods in cases of shortage in nutritious food production and supply.

Avocados originated in Mexico and Central America but now they are planted and harvested in Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, USA, Sri Lanka, Brazil, India, China, Japan, Peru, Uruguay, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ethiopia, Spain, Palestine, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and Hawaii.

This delicious fruit actually has some health benefits since it is great for bodybuilding and it is a good medicine for cholesterol-related heart disease. It is also good for prevention and treatment…

According to experts it is the antioxidants in beans that give coffee a healthy and nutritional aspect. But a new study from Imperial College in London is now saying that caffeine can actually reduce the risk of brain cancer by as much as 40 percent.

Published in the Cancer, Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention journal, the study said that it looked at the coffee habits of 300 patients with glioma (cancer that stars in the brain) and the caffeine habits of those without glioma.

The study revealed that those who drink 5 or more cups of coffee or tea a day had 40 percent less chance of developing brain cancer than those who…

I am not that much familiar with the use of horseradishes but apparently, the Egyptians have been using this since 1500 BC. They use the root for body pains while horseradish syrup can be used to treat cough, rheumatism, tuberculosis and aphrodisiac. But by the 1600s, British started using this horseradish in beefs, oysters and cocktails.

When buying horseradish, look for firm roots that are blemish-free and heavy for their size. Home-grated horseradish should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about four to six weeks or even in the freezer for six months. Meanwhile, whole fresh horseradish roots can be in airtight plastic bags for several months.

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Oranges originated in Asia over a thousand years ago. They are mostly available or year round, but they are at their most peak from December to March. They also have great health benefits like high fiber, calcium vitamin A and folic acid. They are also rich in vitamin C, which is essential for the immune system.

There are over 600 varieties of oranges available in the market. This fruit is divided into two categories: sweet and bitter. The sweet oranges variety are Valencia, Navel, Jaffa and Blood orange while the bitter variety, which are usually made into jams and marmalades, are Chinotto, Bittersweet, African and Argentine.

Here are some recipe you can…

Rutabagas are most commonly referred to as table turnips or Swedes. They are in season from October through March. They are members of the mustard family, and they are one of the most widely grown root crops. They are very similar to the ordinary turnip except it has yellowish flesh, denser root and smooth leaves.

They originated in Scandinavia or Russia, and they became hugely popular during the 18th century. These root vegetables’ color ranges from tan to rich violet, and they are larger in size than a turnip. When buying rutabagas, make sure they have smooth, heavy and firm roots. Small versions of these root crops are four inches in…

If you’re letting your children decide on their own whether they want to eat vegetables or not, you may be doing the wrong thing. Even giving them options to choose to eat carrots, cabbage or broccoli are not beneficial for them.

A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition said that giving children various vegetable offerings before and during meals “doesn’t mean that they will eat more vegetables.”

It said that children eat more vegetables when they don’t have a choice. The research showed that children who were offered pre-meal choices take in about 51 grams of vegetables while those offered during meals take in only 49 grams worth…