Nifty Food: Yangmei
http://www.flickr.com/photos/etherealdawn/4794708518/ This strawberry native to China is also known as a bayberry. Its fruit can be eaten fresh, dried or fermented to make baijiu, a Chinese liquor. Advertisements
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5 Benefits of Dill
Dill has been used since ancient times. Today, it is used in salads, to make pickles, in soups, and other dishes. It’s a great way to add extra flavor to a dish without drastically increasing the calorie or fat content of a meal. Even though most people only use dill as a flavor enhancer in… Continue reading 5 Benefits of Dill
5 Benefits Of Cinnamon
1. Weight Reducer Cinnamon apparently has the effect of thinning your blood thereby increasing blood circulation. Increased blood flow generally boosts your metabolism which is why it may be helpful in weight loss. This blood thinning property of Cinnamon also helps it in acting as an anti clotting agent especially for those suffering from heart… Continue reading 5 Benefits Of Cinnamon
5 Benefits of Chestnuts
Chestnuts have been a valued food source in many cultures, notably those of China, Korea, Japan and the Mediterranean, and have been cultivated for more than 6,000 years in China and 3,000 years in Europe, according to Richard Litz, author of the book “Biotechnology of Fruit and Nut Crops.” 1. Digestive Health Chestnuts have a… Continue reading 5 Benefits of Chestnuts
5 Benefits Of Soybean
1. Protein Soybean is the richest plant source of protein. It contains 43 percent protein as compared to other legumes which contain 20 to 25 percent protein. Soy protein is also of the highest quality among all legumes. 2. Fat Soybeans are high in fat, too. Most legumes (except peanuts) contain between 2 to 14… Continue reading 5 Benefits Of Soybean
5 Benefits of Cactus Fruit
Cactus fruit, also called cactus pads or nopales, is the edible part of the cactus plant, and you can have it in salads, soups or other dishes. It has similar nutritional benefits as other vegetables, and you may want to add cactus to increase the variety in your healthy diet. Low in Calories Each 100-g… Continue reading 5 Benefits of Cactus Fruit
5 Benefits of Broccoli
Broccoli is considered to be one of the most nutritious vegetables that can offer numerous health benefits. This is the main reason why there is a huge increase in the number of people who tend to include this on their daily diet. 1. Prevents Cancer Broccoli is rich in glucoraphanin which can be processed by… Continue reading 5 Benefits of Broccoli
