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Pectin swelling in the stomach gives a prolonged feeling of satiety, and therefore pineapples are recommended for people losing weight.

This species grows up to 25 meters (82 feet) high and the trunk can reach a diameter of 10 to 14 meters (32 to 46 feet).

The wings are 3 - 5 cm (1,18 - 1,96 in) long and fall apart when ripe. The sycamore bears fruit abundantly every other year, with the fruit ripening between September and October.

The leaves and their long, fleshy petioles are also highly desirable for consumption as a botanical.

Scientific studies have shown that eating them can prevent prostate cancer.

The thin bark that fell off the trunk in winter was widely used as writing paper. Birch paper is extremely durable and was the material from which many ancient Indian texts were made.

It was cultivated in southern Europe in ancient times.

At the time, the fruit came from the wild and was used mainly for medicinal purposes. Cultivation wa ...

Formerly, it was used to dye fabrics. Even a tiny amount of turmeric can dye the material intensely. Fortunately, stains are remotely easy to remove with a solution of hot water and bleach or vinegar.