BEEF MEAT

Beef meat is amongst the most widely consumed meat in the world, accounting for about 25% of the global meat production. Researchers have shown that beef meat consists of low fat, approximately less than 5% (Scollan et., al. 2005). The United States, Brazil and China are the world's three largest consumers of beef meat, while the world's largest exporters of beef are Australia, Brazil, India a

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PHYSALIS

Physalis is a nightshade plant of the family (Solanaceae) and also native of warm temperate and subtropical parts of the world  including Africa, Asia, America and Europe. Physalis has a characteristics appearance of a small cherry tomato similar in shape, size and structure but fully enclosed in a papery husk obtained from the calyx (Chedea et., al. 2014). Physalis is a herbaceous plant

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PARSLEY

Parsley botanically known as Petroselinum crispum, a specie of Petroselinum belongs to the family of Apiaceae (Mangkoltriluk et., al. 2005). It is popularly cultivated as a herb, spice or vegetable. Parsley originated from central Mediterranean region before spreading to Europe and other parts of the World. Parsley grows as a green biennial plant in the temperate regions or as annual herb in s

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LEMON FRUIT

How often do you include lemon in your diets? Are you aware of the numerous benefits obtainable from this nature's gift to humanity? Read this article to understand why lemon is an important fruit.

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BELL PEPPERS

Bell pepper is botanically known as Capsicum annuum of the family of Solanaceae (Renuand Chidanand 2013). The cultivars of the plant produce fruits in different colours ranging from orange, red, yellow, green, brown, white, and purple. Bell peppers are often graded as less pungent pepper varieties hence referred to as sweet peppers. Bell peppers are native of America, but are presently cult

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Lemons || Amazing health benefits and uses of lemons

Lemons are nature's powerhouse packed with vitamin C, citric acid, and powerful antioxidants. This vibrant citrus fruit offers incredible health benefits while adding a refreshing burst of flavor to c...

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Sesame Oil Benefits || Complete Guide to Nutrition and Health

Discover the incredible health benefits of sesame oil, a golden treasure that has been nourishing bodies for thousands of years. This nutty, flavorful oil isn't just a culinary delight—it's packed wit...

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EGGS

Female animals of various species such as fish, reptiles, birds, amphibians, and birds are created to lay eggs which are eaten by human beings. Bird and reptile eggs consist of a protective shell, albumen (egg white), and vitellus (egg yolk) and the most type of consumed eggs are chicken, turkey, fish and duck. Eggs are one of the most versatile ingredients used in cooking (Kumaravel et., a

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PERSIMMON

Persimmons are the edible fruits belonging to the genus Diospyros and the family Ebenaceae (Nazir et., al. 2013). They originated from China  before spreading to other parts of the world where they are considered an exotic fruits. They are popularly known as Sharon fruits, named after the Sharon plain in Israel. The colour ranges from light yellow-orange to dark red-orange depending on the vari

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PINEAPPLE

Ananas comosus popularly known as pineapple is a tropical plant that consists of edible multiple fruits with coalesced berries.  It belongs to the plant family of Bromeliaceae and is mostly cultivated from a crown by cutting of the fruit. The word "pineapple" was first used in 1398, when it was used to demonstrate the reproductive organs of conifer trees otherwise known as pine cones. Pineappl

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