CUCUMBER: Fruit or Vegetable. Benefits and Properties

The cucumber is part of the family of the Cucurbitaceae, known scientifically as cucumis sativus and normally from its cultivation, it tends to come out also the zucchini, the pumpkin and the watermelon. The plant from which this wonderful fruit comes out is creeping, which develops different cylindrical and edible fruits throughout the year. Cucumbers … Leer más

APRICOT: Properties, Benefits and Their Contraindications

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The apricot pulp is not juicy, but nevertheless has certain fibrous textures, and in some cases, with a floury consistency when it is completely ripe. Normally, it is consumed when it is extremely fresh, although in most cases, this wonderful fruit is used to make jams, marmalades, compotes, among others. Apricots have laxative properties, so they … Leer más

ALMOND: Benefits, Calories and Properties

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The almond, is a highly edible seed that belongs to the tree called almond tree, which is bright white, wrapped inside a brown shell throwing red. It is consumed in fresh state and usually it is of flavor as much sweet as salty. The almond belongs to the following classification of fruits: fruits rich in fiber, … Leer más

FIG: Benefits, Types and Properties

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The fig is considered by many people to be a false fruit, which is a receptacle, containing an infinite number of small fruits, commonly being seeds or pips one on top of the other. Its use is mostly as a fresh fruit, also, it can be ingested in a dried way, as different purees for … Leer más

SUGAR CANE: Properties, Benefits and Risks

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Sugar cane is a fruit that grows in tropical areas, totally warm, which is often in the Latin American continent; mainly, as its name indicates, it is rich in sugar, besides it possesses infinity of necessary nutrients for the good functioning of the human body.  In the same way, sugar cane is rich in calcium, magnesium, … Leer más

AVOCADO: Origin, Properties, Meaning and Benefits

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People tend to confuse avocado with a vegetable, however, this incredible food belongs to the classification of fruits, providing nutrients, vitamins and minerals in necessary doses for the day-to-day life in the body. Avocado belongs to different types of fruit classification, being these the following: slimming fruits, fruits with vitamin E, aphrodisiac fruits, fruits with potassium, … Leer más

RASPBERRIES: Origin, Properties and Benefits

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It is, without a doubt, one of the most tasty and flavorful fruits, besides its aroma which calls the attention of anyone, making them introduce this rich fruit of the forest into their favorite dishes. It is normally known in many places as raspberry or raspberry, although in others, it is called sangueso; and it is … Leer más

WINTER FRUITS: Benefits and Properties

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List of Winter Fruit Names In each season of the year there is a special and different fruit, where you can enjoy its extremely unique and pleasant flavors. Most of these fruits are recommended to be consumed during the months corresponding to their optimal point of maturation instead of others, so that people can enjoy them … Leer más