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Sunday, 17 May 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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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.
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Cinnamon
Bark about 0.5 mm thick from the entire cinnamon tree stem is used, the rest is intended for disposal.
The collected bark is left to dry, during which it takes on the shape characteristic of a cinnamon stick.
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Cinnamon
Ancient merchants took great care not to reveal the source of cinnamon.
Thanks to this, for centuries, companies of spice traders maintained a monopoly on the sale of this luxury good. Even in the Middle Ages, the origin of cinnamon remained a mystery to Europeans.
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Strawberry
The red fleshy part of the plant is not its fruit. It is the tiny nuts on the strawberry's surface.
There can be about two hundred of them on the surface of one strawberry.
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Chestnuts
They have been used in folk medicine since ancient times.
Mainly in digestive system diseases and headaches. According to German monks, they were supposed to ...
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Dragon blood tree
On average, the dragon blood tree lives up to 650 years.
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Beetroot
Beets can lower blood pressure.
Beet juice contains nitrates, which turn into nitric acid in the blood and help dilate and relax blood vessels.
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Grapes
They are a good source of vitamins, but not trace elements.
They contain the most vitamins K, for 100 g it is 14% of the daily recommended dose, B6 (7% of the recommended dose), B1 and B2 (6% of the recommended dose).
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Mandarines
More than 35 million tons of mandarine fruits are produced annually worldwide.
56% of global production belongs to China, about 5% of production goes to Spain, 4% to Turkey and Morocco and 3% to Egypt.
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Kiwi
In the 20th century, kiwi cultivation spread to New Zealand.
The seeds were brought to New Zealand by Isabel Fraser, a faculty member at Wanganui Girls' College, ...
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24 facts about rapeseed
24 facts about rapeseed
Probably a hybrid
Rapeseed - one of three varieties of cabbage rapeseed (Brassica napus) is probably an offspring of two different species. It is one of the oilseed cro ...
23 facts about brussels sprout
23 facts about brussels sprout
A small cabbage with amazing flavor
Brussels sprouts are a botanical variety of cabbage belonging to the cabbage family. It probably originated from a cross between head cabbage and kale ...
16 facts about kale
16 facts about kale
An excellent ingredient for smoothies
Kale was known in ancient times, however, it was also consumed in the Middle Ages. Today we are rediscovering it thanks to its wealth of vitamins, min ...
20 facts about watercress
20 facts about watercress
A leader in the health category
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, watercress is one of the healthiest plants. Although it is one of the oldest plants ...
12 facts about sweet potato
12 facts about sweet potato
A creeping plant from the tropics
Yams, also known as sweet potatoes, are one of the healthiest foods, even in space. In fact, they have been appreciated by NASA and recognized as supe ...
18 facts about parsley
18 facts about parsley
Healthy from the root to the leaves
It is a vegetable commonly used in cooking. In addition to its taste, it also has many nutrients and can help with some ailments. Parsley root contain ...
18 facts about beetroot
18 facts about beetroot
Vitamin bomb
This under-appreciated vegetable is increasingly appearing on our tables and returning to favor. And this is great news because beets are a vegetable ...
18 facts about asparagus
18 facts about asparagus
Spring vegetables full of vitamins and nutrients
Asparagus, known to mankind since ancient times (more than 5000 years), still enjoys enduring popularity, especially in French, Italian, Spanish or Ge ...
15 facts about sunflower
15 facts about sunflower
Sun-like beauty
They came to Europe quite late because they came from the American continent. Cultivated for seeds, oil, or ornamental value, they quickly conquered t ...
13 facts about cinnamon
13 facts about cinnamon
One of the most closely guarded merchant secrets
It is a well-known and often used aromatic spice in the kitchen. We most often find it in confectionery, chocolate, and some alcoholic drinks. Althoug ...
18 facts about grapes
18 facts about grapes
Grapes do not come exclusively from one species of vine
Although it originated in the Middle East, it has spread all over the world. Thanks to this plant, it is possible to enjoy countless varieties of wine ...
13 facts about birch
13 facts about birch
Pioneer tree of the northern hemisphere
Although it is associated mainly with the Central Europe landscape, anyone who thinks that this plant does not occur on other continents is wrong. Var ...
17 facts about rowan
17 facts about rowan
Sorbus aucuparia
Although we know this plant as mountain ash, its scientific name is Sorbus aucuparia. It is a pioneer plant thanks to its frost resistance and low req ...
20 facts about garlic
20 facts about garlic
World leader in medicinal plants
Garlic, well known to all, is a vegetable, spice, and medicinal plant - in this field, it is a leader with clinically proven effectiveness. It is prod ...
17 facts about cocoa bean
17 facts about cocoa bean
Chocolate base
Cocoa is a commonly used term for the seeds of the cocoa tree. Widely known and liked by lovers of chocolate and all chocolate sweets, as well as supp ...
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