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Friday, 28 August 2026
21 facts about olives
21 facts about olives
"Where the olive refuses to grow, there the Mediterranean world ends"
It is not known exactly when and where the first olive tree, characteristic of the Mediterranean region, grew. Paleobotanists claim that wild olives g ...

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Ginkgo biloba
It is a link between pteridophytes and gymnosperms trees and is the only deciduous tree in the group of gymnosperms (the others have leaves in the form of needles).
Ginkgo biloba is a species of tree belonging to the Ginkgoaceae family.
Rapeseed
The oil obtained by pressing is dark yellow, turning light yellow when refined.
Oil intended for consumption must be deodorized.
Carrot
Carrot usually refers to one of the varieties of this plant - it belongs to the celery family Aplaceae, and is considered to be the best-know species of it.
Broad beans
Broad beans should also be avoided by people who have digestive system problems, as they cause flatulence and excessive fermentation in the intestines.
Bloating and gas are caused by oligosaccharides, which are not digested or broken down by intestinal bacteria.
Pumpkin
There is only 30 kcal in 100 grams of pumpkin.
It has a relatively high glycemic index of 75, which is why it is not recommended for diabetics.
Broad beans
In medieval France, it was very popular, broad beans were used to make flour for bread or nutritious pancakes.
Beetroot
Beets contain a lot of dietary fiber, which helps maintain a slim figure.
Stinging nettle
Nettle flowers from June to September. The flowers are gathered in hanging clusters and are small, greenish in color.
Olives
Olive oil is rich in vitamins A, E, and D and also K.
Wonderfully cleanses and regulates digestive processes. It slows down the aging process of the body, ...
Carrot
Carrot root can be eaten raw or cooked, i.e. boiled, fried or stewed. It is also a common ingredient of juices and purée.