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The saying, “An apple a day, keeps the doctor away.” will surely pop up in our minds when we talk or hear someone say the name of the said fruit. This saying is not just out of nowhere. The health benefits the fruit possess rightfully justify the statement. Apples have antioxidant properties, low in calories, […]
Lemon is a species of a small evergreen tree in the flowering plant family Rutaceae. This round in shape fruit has a native of South Asia, mainly Northeastern India. Lemon is favored the most by people for the zing and flavor it provides. But on the note for health benefits, it is an excellent source […]
Paneer is a food product similar to cheese that is highly nutritious and common in India. It is a non-melting cheese made with curdling of milk with vegetable or fruit-derived acids. The common acids used in the curdling are lemon juice, citric aid, vinegar, or yogurt. It is then drained of water in a muslin […]
Cauliflower is a vegetable feom the species Brassica oleracea. It belongs to the family Brassicaceae. The head or the white flesh part is only edible. It is available in different color variations – White cauliflower is the most common one; however, Orange color is also available. It has a provitamin A pigment beta-carotene, which causes […]
Beetroot is one of the several cultivated varieties of Beta vulgaris grown for their edible taproots and leaves (called beet greens). It is also known by the names table beet, garden beet, red beet, dinner beet, or golden beet. Apart from the culinary purpose, it is also has used for food coloring and medicinal uses. […]
Potato is a native American root vegetable & is a perennial plant in the family Solanaceae. Wild species of potato originated in Peru.
Carrot is a biennial plant in the umbellifer family Apiaceae & a root vegetable. It is orange, purple, black, red, white, and yellow in color
Cabbage is a leafy vegetable of the biennial plant grown as an annual vegetable crop for its dense leaved heads. It is closely related to broccoli and cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and Savoy cabbage and available in green and purple. China is the largest producer of this vegetable globally, with 33.4 million tonnes, followed by India […]
Watermelon belongs to the family of the species of Cucurbitaceae. It is a vine-like flowering plant domesticated initially in West Africa. Moreover, China is the largest cultivator in the world with 79.3 million tonnes, followed by Iran. It consists of 92% of water content. It makes it an excellent snack for summer as it will […]
Cucumbers are from the gourd family Cucurbitaceae and are widely cultivated. Slicing, pickling, and seedless are the three main varieties of cucumber available. It belongs to the same family as zucchinis, watermelons, pumpkins, and squash. The scientific name of cucumber is Cucumis sativus. China is the largest producer of cucumber, with 61.9 million tonnes of […]
Poppy seeds are from the poppy plant, which are oil seeds, tiny in shape, and grey in color. It is still cultivated in countries like Central Europe and used in baking pastries, cooking, oil, and paste. Commonly known as Poppy seeds are commonly called khaskhas in India. Language Name Written as Arabic budhur alkhashkhash بذور […]
Corn is a starchy vegetable eaten by humans for centuries. It’s rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Not only vegetables, but it is also a widely popular cereal grain as well. Along with being famous, it’s a significant food in distinct cultures across the world. Although the health benefits of them are subjective people, consume […]
