Eat 5 to 9 a Day: Figs vs dates

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Eat a colorful variety of fruits and vegetables every day!

Posted by Eva S at 3:28 PM

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Health benefits of fruit
What is the difference between sweet potatoes and yams?

Although yams and sweet potatoes are both angiosperms (flowering plants), they are not related botanically. Yams are a monocot (a plant havi...
Drinking pomegranate juice slows the ageing process

A glass of pomegranate juice a day could keep the wrinkles away, according to a new study that reveals it slows down the ageing process o...
Figs vs dates
Figs

Figs, one of mankind’s oldest fruits, is only now receiving its due attention in homes across the United States. Although considered a f...
Grapefruit

Grapefruit , whose botanical name means "fruit of paradise," is a relative of the orange, with segmented, juicy flesh and a cle...
Health benefits of Watercress

Reports published in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition by the University of Ulster Scientists reveal that 'eating watercress daily ...
Prunes

Prunes, known for their deep and shriveled skin, are actually a dried version of the plum. Per half-cup serving, prunes contain about 6 gram...
Potato

Potatoes were introduced to North America in the 18 th century via Irish immigrants, however their native home is South America. Potat...
Cabbage

Cabbage , one of the oldest vegetables, continues to be a dietary staple and an inexpensive food. It is easy to grow, tolerates the col...