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The raspberry is called an aggregate fruit because each one is made of smaller seed-containing fruits called drupelets, all of which are arranged around a hollow center. The most common type of raspberry is red-pink in color; they can actually come in a range of colors including purple, black, orange, yellow, and white. Both loganberries
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Papayas are pear-shaped fruits that can be as long as twenty inches, but those in typical supermarkets are about seven inches and weigh about a pound. The soft fruit of the papaya is a deep orange color with either yellow or pink hues and a sweet taste. Papayas contain round black seeds that are surrounded
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Peaches are round, fuzzy-skinned fruits that have a hard pit inside. There are two main types of peaches, freestone and clingstone, which are named for their respective ease in removing the inside pit. Peaches are originally from China and from there were introduced to the Middle East where they eventually spread to Europe. Later, Spanish
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by Bree West Made by dehydrating grapes, raisins have wrinkled skins and a sweet, chewy fruit. They are produced by one of three commercial methods: sun-dried (natural), artificially dried (dipped), and sulfur dioxide-treated (golden). The most common varieties include the Thompson Seedless (called Sultana outside of the U.S.), Malaga, and Muscat. While the colors of
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Plums are close relatives to peaches, nectarines, and almonds. Like these other fruits, plums contain a hard pit, or stone, in its center surrounded by the soft fruit, all of which is contained inside a thin skin. Plums vary in size, shape, and color depending on the variety, with some as small as a cherry
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by Bree West A well-known tropical fruit, the pineapple looks like a big green pine cone, which is where this fruit got its name. Pineapples have a tough and somewhat waxy rind that can range in colors from green to yellow, orange-yellow, and even a little bit of a red when the fruit is ripe.
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by Bree West Lemons are small, oval shaped, bright yellow fruits belonging to the Rutaceae family and. They have a characteristic, sour smell and taste, and are acidic and tart, but still quite refreshing! Lemons contain mainly sugars and fruit acids, particularly citric acid. The peel of the lemon has two layers, the outermost layer
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The mango is a tropical fruit with a smooth green skin that develops patches of yellow and red as it ripens. The sweet fruit is especially juicy when it’s ripe and the seed in the mango is larger than any other seed in the fruit kingdom; it’s flat and nearly as large and wide as
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Kiwifruit is native to China, where it has been eaten for many thousands of years. In the twentieth century, kiwi seeds were taken to New Zealand from China by missionaries. Originally called yang tao by the Chinese, the fruit’s name changed to Chinese gooseberries in New Zealand, and eventually to kiwifruit (to honor the national
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Like cucumbers and squash, honeydew and other melons belong to the Cucurbitaceae family and grow on vines. Honeydew is oval shaped, has a cream colored or yellow-green rind, and green flesh (though one variety of honeydew actually has orange flesh, similar to that of cantaloupe). When fully ripe, the honeydew is the sweetest of all
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by Bree West Guavas are fragrant and delicious tropical fruits that most Americans know about only because they are commonly used in jellies. These fruit usually have red flesh, but there is also a white-fleshed variety. Guavas aren’t always easy to find in our traditional grocery stores, but they can usually be found in gourmet,
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Marzia Prince’s Top 5 Sweets Marzia Prince, Healthy Housewife, trainer, and fitness expert, shares her favorite healthy sweet treats. You don’t need to reach for a candy bar, donut, or soft drink when you get a craving for something sweet. Fruit, cookies, bars, chocolate, and even strawberry macaroons don’t have to derail your diet or
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by Bree West Though we often refer to this fruit as a cantaloupe, it is actually a muskmelon, one of the top five more commonly bought fruits in America. Along with cucumbers, squash, gourds, and pumpkins, cantaloupe is a melon that belongs to the Curcurbitaceae family. The exact origin of cantaloupe is not known, but
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Apricots are small, round, orange fruits that have velvety skins. Technically, apricots are classified as a “drupe,” which means a fleshy, one-seeded fruit that has a seed inside of a pit. Almonds, cherries, peaches, and plums are also in this family. Apricots, when not eaten raw, are usually dried, cooked into a pastry, or made
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by Elizabeth Renter - Natural Society In the world of natural health, we often hear of exotic fruits that promise to be the next “big thing”, the next superfood. Camu camu is one of these fruits. But in the case of this fruit, it isn’t all hype. Actually, the camu camu berry-like fruit is awesome. Read more
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This fresh twist on stew is a chilled, raw, and healthy version that combines some powerful superfoods like plantain, avocado, kiwi, and pomegranate. Perfect for a warm day.
by Alicia Martin - Natural Society Could food really be our ally in burning calories? To the majority of people, that just doesn’t sound possible. Eating to lose weight? Strangely enough, it is indeed true. There are many foods out there that aren’t only healthy for you, but also aid in weight loss simply by consuming them.
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by Dr. Edward F. Group III – Global Healing Center Which of these two scenarios sounds more vibrant for overall quality of life and health? The wind on your face, the sun on your skin, you talk with a local farmer about the size and taste of this year’s harvest of peaches, as you pop a
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by Susan Emmer – Organic Authority Fall is here, and it’s finally time to show off your new sweater and sexy thigh high boots. You’re also ready to spend more time in the kitchen testing out your culinary skills on the season’s best ingredients, including a very special fruit: The pumpkin. Yes, fruit. Though commonly referred
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by Elizabeth Renter – NaturalSociety They’re some of the first foods we eat as children, and should certainly be some of the most popular. While America and much of the world need to increase fruit consumption, fruit are still well-liked because they are naturally sweet, not to mention highly portable, juicy, and easy to prepare. The
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by Sarah Abbott, DC – NaturalNews (NaturalNews) With the major cold season rapidly approaching, consumers are flocking to the cold and flu isle of the local grocery store to impede the onslaught of symptoms. What if one powerful little fruit could do the same thing? Would puffy-eyed, runny-nosed individuals be crowding the produce section? This month
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by Erin Trauth – One Green Planet Fall is just around the corner, and, while this means a whole slew of body and heart warming recipes, cooler temperatures, and some of the best holidays of the year, this also means one somewhat sobering fact: summer’s gone for another year. That doesn’t mean you can’t stay in the summer
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by Melissa Breyer - treehugger Jordi Payà /CC BY 2.0 Don’t throw your kitchen scraps away, put them to work. The outer skins of fruit and vegetables are filled with flavor and vitamins, and most often have enough matter left in them for another go-round. Some people are peelers, some people aren’t. Some people swear by the
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It’s the time of year when we hit the beaches, mountains, and gym. We break out the shorts and swimsuits, go kayaking, hiking, running, biking, and bask in the warmth and sunlight as much as possible before fall and winter drive us back into our homes and layered clothing. If you want to look your
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Supporting local food growers and producers is a trend that’s only gaining momentum. Farmer’s markets are constantly popping up across the country. Schools are replacing nuggets and tater tots with locally raised fruits and vegetables, dairy and chicken. Even fast-food restaurant Chipotle has gotten in on the action, sourcing its produce, meat, and dairy products
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