Tamarind – scientific name, Tamarindus indica – is both delicious and beneficial for the body. It mostly grows in the tropics including Jamaica and has a distinct sweet and sour flavour. It is used in many parts of the world in sauces and dishes; however, Jamaicans mostly consume it as confectionery (tamarind balls) or drinks. …
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Cucumber
Even though most people use the cucumber in vegetable salads, it is actually a fruit. Cucumbers are of the same family as watermelon and squash and are highly nutritious and tasty delicacies. The cucumber is popular in most parts of the world and is widely used in Jamaica and the Caribbean. When blended into a …
String Beans
The legume known as string beans is a staple in Jamaican salads. Whether eaten boiled or raw, it is a rich source of vitamins A, C, and K, and fibre and folic acid. There are more than 130 varieties of the green beans, which is also available in the canned variety, making it high in …
Spinach
In the animated world, the green, leafy vegetable known as spinach made the character Popeye into a man of super strength. While it may not do the same for us, spinach is a wonder food filled with nutrients and health benefits. The plant is scientifically known as Spinacia oleracea. It belongs to the amaranth family …
Avocado/ Pear
The avocado is a tropical fruit that thrives in tropical and sub-tropical climes. Popularly called “pear” in Jamaica, the fruit is very widely consumed in the island and across the Caribbean. Some of the many ways it can be consumed include in salads, on the side of almost any meal, in guacamole, with bread or …
Leaf of life
Also known as the miracle leaf, life plant, Goethe plant, the Mexican love plant and as its scientific name Bryophyllum pinnatum, the leaf of life is a popular house plant that has been linked to numerous health benefits. The plant is native to Madagascar but is grown in most tropical areas including Jamaica where it …
West Indian Cherry
Popularly known as the West Indian Cherry, Acerola is a bushy shrub which bear fruit that feature a marble-sized, dark purple delicacy. Despite how small the cherry may seem, it packs a huge healthy punch The West Indian Cherry is very low in calories and offers many health benefits due to its rich vitamin and …
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is a highly nutritious fruit that grows on a plant. It is rich in vitamins and minerals but low in calories. Pumpkin seeds, leaves, and juices are all healthy to consume. Pumpkins are filled with potassium which make them very good for persons suffering from high blood pressure. Increased potassium intake is also associated …
Star Apple
The star apple is a tropical evergreen tree or fruit of the Sapotaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America but is grown in tropical countries across the world. It is also called Caimito, Milk Fruit, Satin Leaf, Star Plum and West Indian Star Apple. The fruit usually comes in two forms …
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