Did you know you can make artichoke tea from artichoke leaves? Artichoke tea is an especially healthy tea, good for gallbladder pain in gallbladder attacks, high cholesterol and indigestion, among other benefits. Artichoke tea is a hepatoprotective with benefits for liver function and liver health. The main biologically active components in artichoke tea responsible for … Read more about Properties and Benefits of Artichoke Tea
Zapota, sapota, chico, naseberry or sapodilla (Manilkara zapota) are common names denominating a popular tropical fruit native to Central America and the Caribbean islands. Sapodilla is a dull looking fruit but with potent antiviral, antibacterial as well as anti-inflammatory properties. It boasts a good vitamin C an iron content and is a rich source of antioxidants … Read more about Properties and Benefits of Sapodilla
Star fruit or carambola (Averrhoa carambola) is a tropical fruit native to South-East Asia, where it enjoys great popularity. Carambola fruit have an overall poor nutritional profile, except for their high vitamin C content which credits them with several wonderful health benefits. Vitamin C is a powerful natural antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial, with immune-boosting properties and … Read more about Properties and Benefits of Carambola
A delicious treat from autumn’s goodies basket, chestnuts are a sweet and nutritious food, highly appreciated for their unique taste. Chestnut trees are native to the Northern Hemisphere and thrive in countries such as Japan, China and throughout Europe and North America. China is the biggest producer of chestnuts. Although chestnut trees can be found in … Read more about Properties and Benefits of Chestnuts