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Monday, 18 March 2024
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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Tomatoes
Because of the red color of the fruit and its characteristic smell, tomatoes were considered poisonous plants.
As late as the 19th century, it was believed that eating a tomato would turn the blood to acid. They were treated only as ornamental plants.
Chia seeds
Joseph Enterprises from San Francisco, California, manufactures Chia Pet.
These are terracotta figurines used to sprout chia. They are usually animal figurines into which moistened seeds are placed. After a few weeks, the growing plants form a "coat" on the ceramic pet.
Pineapple
Reddish-purple flowers of pineapple are inconspicuous, but there are nearly 200 of them in an inflorescence.
Avocado
Avocado is pear-shaped, round, or egg-shaped.
It is usually 7 – 20 centimeters long and weighs about 100 – 170  grams. Its flesh is fat and creamy, and the outer layer thick, leathery, and green or brown-green.
Grapes
Grape skin contains a lot of health-promoting ingredients.
The ellagic acid contained in it supports the immune system and is an antioxidant. Myricetin lowers ...
Rapeseed
In Europe, rapeseed began to be cultivated in the 13th century.
At that time, rapeseed oil was used as fuel for lamps and later also for soap production.
Pomegranate
100 g of the fruit provides 83 kcal.
It is classified as a low glycemic index product with an Ig of 54.
Cocoa bean
Cocoa is a source of many minerals and vitamins.
Contains, among others: sodium, calcium, potassium, riboflavin, niacin, magnesium, polyphenols, and ...
Sunflower
Only three species of sunflowers come from South America, the rest from Central America and North America.
Aloe vera
It is widely consumed in Japan.
The Japanese add aloe vera to their yogurts and drink aloe vera water. They believe it is crucial in preserving a youthful look.