The mint plant is one of the most popular herbs and most developed in the world. It comes in some 25 species and is grown in most tropical countries with minimum care needed. The plant is commonly consumed as tea and is also used in smoothies, salads, sauce and soups. It is a great healer …
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Health benefits of gungo peas
Scientifically labelled as Cajanus cajan, the gungo pea is also known as pigeon pea, Angola pea, Congo pea, no eye pea, Puerto Rico pea, among other names in other parts of the world. Domesticated in India 3,500 years ago, gungo pea is one of the most important food legume crops which grow in the tropical …
Health benefits of Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe, a variety of musk melon, presents a very good option for eating healthy and keeping your medical bills down. Beta Carotene is a vital nutrient the cantaloupe is loaded with. Once consumed, beta-carotene is either converted into Vitamin A or acts as a powerful antioxidant to help fight free radicals that attack cells in …
Health benefits of ginger
Loaded with nutrients and compounds that have powerful benefits for your body and brain, ginger is undoubtedly among the healthiest spices. The spice is a rhizome or underground stem of the ginger plant that originated in Asia and belongs to the Zingiberaceae family. Ginger can be used fresh, dried, powdered, or as an oil or …
Health benefits of Nutmeg
Nutmeg is a popular spice that comes from the seed of the evergreen nutmeg tree, scientifically classified as Myristica fragrans. The tree is native to the Maluku or Spice Islands of Indonesia and is the only tree that is the source of two distinct spices in the world. It is commonly grown in the Caribbean …
Health benefits of grapefruit
The grapefruit is a hardy tropical fruit which grows easily and is known to have a range of health benefits despite its sometimes tangy flavour. It is great for juices and has a wide range of uses in the cuisines of many countries. Grapefruits, which come in a pink or yellow colour on the inside, …
Health benefits of Papaya
The papaya – also known as papaw – is a soft, fleshy fruit that is very healthy to consume. It can be used in a wide variety of culinary ways including in smoothies or as a side dish. The health benefits of consuming papaya include aiding in digestion, improving blood glucose control in people with …
Benefits/ uses of Lime
Limes are a citrus fruit often used to accent flavours in foods. They are a frequently-used ingredient in Caribbean, Mexican, Vietnamese and Thai cuisine. They are grown year-round in tropical climates and are usually smaller and less sour than lemons. One lime can provide 32 per cent of the vitamin C needed in a day. …
Scotch bonnet peppers
Scotch bonnet peppers carry a sting but they are actually very good for you. The fruit of the pepper plant is used in a variety of ways, especially in the Caribbean where spicy food is preferred. In the case of the scotch bonnet pepper, it is native to the Caribbean but is now grown in …
Health benefits of sorrel
Sorrel is traditionally consumed in Jamaica around Christmas time and was grown to be reaped in the season but, in recent time, the cash crop is reaped all year round as the demand for the fruit grows. Sorrel is a nutritional powerhouse, providing significant amounts of important micro-nutrients, including vitamin A, which helps in maintaining …
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