One food that is popular, especially among rural Jamaicans, is the sweet potato. It can be eaten roasted, boiled or fried and is a tasty and nutritious addition to your diet. Sweet potatoes are tubers that are grown worldwide They come in a variety of sizes and colours — including orange, white, and purple — …
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Health benefits of fever grass
Lemon grass, which is also known as fever grass in Jamaica, is a plant that grows wild throughout the island and most tropical countries. It is known to have a wide variety of health benefits.The plant is a source of essential vitamins and minerals including vitamins A, B and C, potassium, magnesium, phosphorous, manganese, zinc, …
Health benefits of Cabbage
Cabbage has been a staple in diets around the Caribbean region and the world for ages. The vegetable is available in a variety of colours and has a range of health benefits, whether consumed raw or cooked.Increasing your intake of cabbage minimises the risk of a multiplicity of ailments, including influenza. In certain rural Jamaican …
Health benefits of Love Bush
Known as the love bush in Jamaica and some other countries, the dodder vine is not just a pest to farmers and horticulturists.The plant was once very popular among Jamaicans for predicting if someone they had a crush on was feeling the same way. This they did by breaking the vine and throwing on a …
Health benefits of Thyme
In the Caribbean and other regions of the world, thyme is a highly sought after ingredient for various recipes. The herb is a member of the mint family and has over 400 subspecies.Thyme is filled with a range of health giving benefits and is not just a seasoning to spice up soup, rice and peas, …
Health benefits of Honey
Honey is known as the nectar of the gods and has botanical connections due to the fact that it is the end product of the pollen of flowering plants and trees that are harnessed by bees.The sweet-flavoured substance has been used for treating a variety of aliments for more than 5,000 years due to its …
Health benefits of Garlic
It is no secret that garlic is a super food. It is the main component in many antibiotics and is simply great for your health.Garlic is a part of the onion family and contains compounds with potent medicinal properties. It grows in many parts of the world and is a popular seasoning in cooking due …
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Health benefits of Bulgur
Eating fibre-rich whole grains, such as bulgur, can account for multiple health benefits including disease prevention and improved digestion. Bulgur, an edible cereal grain made from dried, cracked wheat, was once looked down upon in Jamaica as the food of the poor and underprivileged. However, the whole grain food is a great source of magnesium, …
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