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Who doesn’t love pecans? The rich, buttery flavor of these tempting tree nuts is reminiscent of caramel and brown sugar, while their gentle crunc...

The asparagus’ long, greenish stalks and tightly-packed, segmented tips give this vegetable an unusual, even homely, appearance - making it diffic...

There is something undeniably festive about grapes, which have been depicted throughout history in paintings, songs, and legends as luxurious indu...

If you sometimes struggle to get enough restful sleep at night and find yourself battling crankiness and fatigue the next day, you have plenty of ...

It doesn’t seem quite fair: we exercise in the hopes of attaining better health - yet exercising can place stress on the body. Although exercise ...

At first glance, plantains resemble the yellow Cavendish bananas popular in the United States. In fact, they are sometimes referred to as “cookin...

Lately, it seems that more and more natural health experts, integrative doctors, and in-the-know nutritionists are using the “S” word (“superfood”...

As fans of the legendary Southern rock band The Allman Brothers are aware, “Eat a Peach” was the title of a double album released by the group in ...

Researchers say that astaxanthin, a reddish-orange plant pigment (or carotenoid), may be among the most powerful antioxidants found in nature. Ye...

With a mild, sweet flavor and a satisfying crunch reminiscent of water chestnuts and apples, jicama is gaining popularity in the United States. I...

There is no shortage of names to pick from when it comes to labels for the delicious fruit known as the lychee. Sometimes called litchi nut or li...

Botanically known as Passiflora incarnata – and also called maracuja and corona de cristo – the passionflower has curly, tentacle-like petals that...

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