Healthy Fruits and Vegetables

Bell Peppers
Green, Red, and Yellow, the colors are frequently associated to bell peppers. And because of the colors they are have become a culinary ingredient primarily used to liven up a dish.
Contrary to it’s name bell pepper are not at all “hot”
Bell Peppers;

Are also a rich source of beta carotene, this is evident in it’s […]

Pumpkins are better recognized in the western civilization as jack o’ lanterns. These become popular in the month of October when Halloween is celebrated. Aside from it’s decorative attributes did you know that pumpkins are also good for your health.
Pumpkin is a member of the Curcubita family along with squash and cucumbers.
Pumpkins;

Are rich in beta […]

The small velvety, almost fuzzy fruit is a relative to peaches. It is sweet with a combination of a faint tartness that can share semblance with peaches and plums.
Apricots:

Are beneficial for the heart -The combination of beta-carotene and lycopene content in this fruit keeps LDL (bad cholesterol) from being oxidized. Through this the cholesterol is […]

Papayas are sweet with a slightly musky odor and were once considered to be an exotic fruit but are now found anywhere all year round.
Papayas and it tropic colors are a rich source of antioxidants which we are all aware by now, also fight the effect of aging. Carotene, 313.1% of vitamin C needs and […]

Broccili is another vegetable noteworthy for it’s rich vitamin C and vitamin A content. Aside from this broccoli also contains phytonutrienst sulforaphane and indole which both are known for their anti-cancer effects. Broccoli is also a good source of calcium, it does not contain signfificant amount but is helpful for those who are lactose intollerant […]