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Monday, 3 November 2025
16 facts about jerusalem artichoke
16 facts about jerusalem artichoke
Helianthus tuberosus
The wild sunflower, also known as topinambur or Jerusalem artichoke, is a plant that has been widely known and used for various purposes since ancient ...

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Pumpkin
Pumpkin is a very delicate vegetable; it is safe to feed it to babies.
Kiwi
Kiwi is native to central and eastern China, where it grows wild as a vine.
The fruit was originally known as the Chinese gooseberry, native to the Yangtze River region, where ...
Sesame seeds
Sesame oil is a rich source of tryptophan.
Tryptophan is necessary for synthesizing melatonin responsible for the regularity of the diurnal rhythm. 100 grams of sesame provides the daily tryptophan requirement, thus providing better sleep.
Kale
Thanks to its sulforaphane content, it has a strong antioxidant effect.
As a result, it reduces the chances of cancer. It can protect against prostate, lung, and colon cancer.
Jerusalem artichoke
Topinambur is food for diabetics.
Because inulin is not absorbed in the intestine, it does not cause a glycemic spike, as potatoes can ...
Avocado
The avocado trade is so beneficial that it has become an interest of drug cartels.
There are known cases of seizing cultivations by the mafia.
California poppy
The flowering period begins in February and lasts until September.
It is not advisable to cut the flowers of the California poppy, because then it loses its petals very quickly.
Pomegranate
The fruit of the pomegranate is a berry resembling a large apple in shape and size.
It is covered with a hard, leathery shell, usually purple and violet, but also brown or reddish-whit ...
Grapes
Grape juice is made by pressing and grinding the fruit.
In this form, it ends up on store shelves or is fermented to produce wine, brandy, or wine vinegar.
Cabbage
Savoy cabbage was bred in Germany.
Its cultivation was carried out by German farmers as early as the 16th century, it quickly gained popularity and was a staple food as early as the 17th century.