The source of chia seeds is the chia plant Salvia hispanica, a plant native to Mexico and Guatemala. These little black seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and extremely…
Flax seeds come from the Linum usitatissimum plant, a member of the Linaceae family. Flax seeds are indigenous to West Asia, the Mediterranean coastal regions, Asia Minor, Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia,…
An apple scientifically called Malus Domestica is an edible fruit cultivated worldwide and originated in Central Asia. It belongs to the family Rosaceae. Apple peels are highly nutrient-dense, high in…
The avocado, Persea americana, is a green-colored fruit native to South and Central America and Mexico. It belongs to the family Lauraceae. This pear-shaped fruit has a tough green outer…
Broccoli Brassica oleracea is a green vegetable and is a member of the brassica family. This green vegetable can be enjoyed both raw and cooked. Raw broccoli is very crunchy with…
Akebia quinata is commonly known as the chocolate vine, five-leaf chocolate vine, or five-leaf akebia. An exotic purple-colored fruit contains a sweet soft pulp with a bitter rind. Their tiny…
Tamarillo is scientifically known as Solanum betaceum. Tamarillo is also commonly known as tree tomatoes. This is an egg-shaped red color fruit with yellow-orange pulp inside. Tamarillo’s taste is sweet…
Sapodilla is scientifically known as Manilkara zapota and commonly known as Chikoo, sapodilla, sapote, naseberry, nispero, or chicle. It has a pear-like texture with a sweet taste. It is an…
Santol fruit is scientifically known as Sandoricum koetjape and commonly known as Cotton Fruit. It is golden-yellow color fruit with leathery skin. It has soft and juicy white flesh with…
Persimmon Diospyros kaki is also known as Japanese persimmon or Chinese persimmon. Persimmon is an edible fruit of reddish-orange color. Its taste is sweet, mild, and rich. Persimmon’s odd taste is due to the presence…