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Oranges are the most popular fruits in the world, and with good reason, due to their versatility and impressive health benefits. What are Oranges?Oranges are the hybrid citrus fruit scientifically known as Citrus x sinensis and are actually a cross between the pomelo and mandarin fruit. Also commonly known as a “sweet orange”, it is the most widely cultivated fruit tree in the world. Bearing a sweet, juicy fruit inside a firm orange rind and a layer of white pith, oranges are storehouses of nutrition and other active ingredients that can benefit the body in many ways. In cultivation for roughly 4,500 years, these fruits...

Wonderfully delicious peaches are low in calories (100 g just provide 39 calories) and contain no saturated fats. Nonetheless, they are packed with numerous health promoting compounds, minerals, and vitamins.The total measured antioxidant strength (ORAC value) of 100 g peach fruit is 1814 TE (Trolox equivalents).Fresh peaches are a moderate source of antioxidant, vitamin-C. Vitamin-C has antioxidant effects and is required for connective tissue synthesis inside the human body. Consumption of foods rich in vitamin-C helps develop resistance against infectious agents, and help scavenges harmful free radicals.Fresh fruits are also a small source of vitamin-A and ß-carotene. ß-carotene is a...

Rice is a healthy and dietary product. There are a huge number of rice varieties, but the most popular are seven of them — we will talk about them today.  It is not too easy to understand the varieties of rice — no joke, there are about 10,000 types of rice in the world! However, in order to prepare a delicious dinner, it is enough to be able to distinguish several varieties, each of which has its own characteristic feature. Basmati or Thai rice  For example, basmati rice has a yellowish color, long thin grains and a pronounced nutty smell. Before cooking rice, it...

The many well-researched health benefits of green tea make it a great beverage to include in your diet for the prevention and treatment of cancer, heart problems, cardiovascular diseases, high cholesterol levels, rheumatoid arthritis, infection, tooth decay, and many others. Green tea contains an antioxidant called epigallocatechin-3 gallate (EGCG), which offers chemo-preventive properties. What is Green Tea?Unbeknownst to many, green tea comes from the same plant from where normal tea is obtained. Scientifically, it is known as Camellia sinensis. It is the same tea but it is processed differently. The normal black tea is obtained by fermenting the tea leaves. This fermentation changes its color and flavor while raising the level of caffeine and tannin in it. On the other...

Honey is one of the oldest natural sweeteners. But in addition to a pleasant sweet taste and an unusual amber color, it also has many useful properties for the health of every person. Surprisingly, natural honey is able to keep the skin young, help fight excess weight and even cope with a strong hangover.Natural honey, which is loved by many people for its incredible taste, has a number of wonderful health benefits for the whole family:Increases immunityNatural honey contains powerful natural antioxidants that help strengthen the immune system. Daily consumption of honey in any form allows the body to fight...