The moringa oleifera – also known as horseradish tree, ben tree, or drumstick tree – is a small tree native to South Asia that has been used for generations in eastern countries to treat and prevent diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, anemia, arthritis, liver disease, and respiratory, skin, and digestive disorders. The moringa leaves, …
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10 simple ways to implement a healthy diet
1.Prepare more meals at home – You are the master of your universe when you prep your meals at home because you have complete control over the quality of ingredients going into your body. People who cook more at home tend to eat healthier. It also provides good bonding time for family if you can …
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Almonds
Almonds are the edible seeds of Prunus Dulcis, more commonly called the almond tree. They are native to the Middle East, but the US is now the world’s largest producer. The almond nut produces almond milk, oil, butter, flour or paste and boasts an impressive nutrient profile. Almonds are highly nutritious and rich in healthy …
Otaheite Applee
Scientifically known as Syzygium malaccense, the otaheite apple (also known as Malay apple, mountain apple and rose apple) is a species of flowering tree native to Malaysia. It was introduced in Jamaica in 1793 and is today a treasured fruit in the island. Indeed, Jamaicans love their otaheite apple for tasty and healthy reasons. A …
Cashew
Native to the coastal areas of north-eastern Brazil, the cashew tree is unique in that it produces both a fruit and a nut. It belongs to the family of Anacardiaceae which also includes mangoes and pistachios. Cashew nuts, which are more popular than the fruit in Jamaica, can be eaten roasted or plain. They are …
Passion Fruit
Native to an area that stretches from southern Brazil to northern Argentina, the passion fruit is a tasty, tropical produce. It grows from a vine in the Passiflora family. The oval shaped fruit grows in warm climates around the world including in the Caribbean, South America and Asia. It is yellow or dark purple when …
Sweetsop
The sweetsop, also known as sugar-apple or chermoyas, are native to the West Indies and South America. Soft and chewy with a hard exterior, the fruit is considered a delicacy and is rated highly among fruit lovers in Jamaica. With its high calories and natural sugars, sweetsops are great as a dessert and as a …
Onion
Part of the allium family of vegetables and herbs, which also includes chives, garlic, escallion and leeks, onions are very good for you. Onions can vary in size, shape, colour, and flavour, which can be sweet and juicy to sharp, spicy, and pungent, often depending on the season in which they are grown and harvested. …
Guava
Guava is a sweet and delicious fruit cultivated in tropical climates. Scientifically known as Psidium guajava, the seasonal fruit is filled with high concentrations of unique minerals and vitamins that have many health benefits. The guava is most times round or pear-shaped. The fruit is light green, yellow or maroon in color when it ripens. …
Naseberry
Most berries are small in nature, but the naseberry has one up on them with its size and sweet, succulent flesh. The fruit is native to Asia but is grown in most tropical countries today where they flourish even in the wild. The naseberry is very nutritious and has a raft of health benefits. The …
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