Health tip # 70 – Pepino

Natural Energy booster Resembling a cross between a melon and a pear, Pepino is a sweet fruit that is related to nightshades such as tomatoes and eggplant.  Pepino is a Spanish name which means sweet cucumber. In order to differentiate it from cucumber, it is always termed as Pepino. It is common throughout its native...

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Health tip # 69

In reference to last week's health tip, I found a fruit which is termed as queen of tropical fruits. When there is a King, its obvious that there should be a Queen. Here it is.... Mangosteen The fragrant, edible flesh of the Mangosteen can be described as sweet, tangy, citrusy and peachy. Native to Indonesia...

Health tip # 68

Durian fruit No, its not Jack-fruit. Revered in Southeast Asia as the "king of fruits," Durian is relatively unknown to many countries outside Asia. Durian is the only fruit banned from airline cabins, hotels and public transportation due to its strong and pungent smell. Durian fruit is native to Borneo and Malaysia producing at least...

Health tip # 67 – Super fruit

Cupuacu Cupuacu a close relative to cocoa plant is native to south America and is the national fruit of Brazil. Cupuacu fruit has been a primary food source in the Rainforest through out Brazil and Peru commonly used in fresh juice, ice cream, jam and tarts. Here are some awesome health benefits: Cupuacu fruit has...

Health tip # 66

Monstera deliciosa Monstera deliciosa is a species of flowering plant native to tropical rain forests of southern Mexico, south to Colombia. The name is derived from 'monstrous' in reference to the size it grows and deliciosa means "delicious", referring to the edible fruit. It has a taste similar to Banana and Pineapple mixed together. Some...

Health tip # 65 – Miracle fruit

Oh yes, Miracle fruit. It contains a protein that makes bitter things taste sweet. That's right, when you chew this berry it causes sour substances to taste sweet, that's why it was given the name Miracle fruit. It accomplishes this feat by utilizing a molecule called miraculin, which works by distorting the shape of sweetness receptors on...

Health tip # 64 – Houseleeks

Romans used to plant Houseleeks in front of the windows because they believed this plant was a love medicine. The juice from the plant can be used to eliminate blemishes and warts from your face. Since ages Juice made from this plant has been used for minor burns, wasp and nettle stings, cuts and insect...

Health tip # 63 – Aguaje fruit

Here again in the list of fruits you probably never heard of.. Super food for Women Aguaje is a reddish brown fruit with a scaly covering, and a deep yellow pulp inside. It is the fruit of a palm tree which grows all over the Amazon regions of Brazil and Peru. It must be peeled...

Health tip # 62 – Langsat

A wise man once said, "When you think you have discovered 99% of what is available in the world, Nature slaps you hard with its unknown gifts yet to be discovered and all you know is less than 1%" It is really fascinating to know something knew and sharing it really worth it. Here is...