Category: Nutrition

Capsicum is the genus of pepper plants, which includes sweet peppers such as bell peppers. These peppers are a part of the nightshade family along with eggplant, potatoes and tomatoes. This vegetable is native to the Americas but is produced and used worldwide in international cuisines and as natural remedies. Capsicums are sweet and tangy,…

Acorn Squash (Cucurbita Pepo) is a beneficial nutritious vegetable known as winter squash, and it belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. The most common varieties are dark green, yellow, orange, and white. These make interesting sweet, savoury, spicy soup and syrup recipes which are tasty and full of flavour. Its flavour resembles butternut squash; acorn squash’s…

Purslane is an annual succulent widely eaten in Europe, Asia and Africa. It has a sour and salty taste and is an exciting addition to your meals. The entire plant, including the leaves, stems and flowers, are also edible and has been eaten for thousands of years. People have used purslane since prehistoric times. It…

We often associate seaweed with the slimy, smelly thing found on the beach, but it is also nutrient-dense and surprisingly tasty. Seaweeds of various colours, shapes, and sizes are found in oceans worldwide. For example, kelp (laminaria) forests supply an edible seaweed species known as wakame, which people recognise as a habitat for marine life…

Pawpaw fruit may be an uncommon fruit for many people. However, with the help of recent studies, the fruit is gaining popularity due to its health benefits.  Pawpaw fruit can be the ultimate source of Vitamin C for people with a deficiency. One cannot ignore the curative powers and benefits of the fruit. You will…