Plants

To prevent the eaten broad beans from causing flatulence, soak them in very hot water for an hour, then pour it out and cook the broad beans in fresh water.

Beets can lower blood pressure.

Cocoa was brought to Europe by the Spanish and became a popular drink in the mid-17th century.

Chestnuts have been known to mankind for millennia, when they were a staple food in southern Europe, Turkey, and southwest Asia, largely replacing cereals where its cultivation was difficult.

Brussels sprouts strengthen the immune system.

Grapeseed oil is very healthy.

Based on fermented ripe pears, pear cider is produced.

The first description of kiwi dates back to the 12th century, during the Song Dynasty (960-1279).

The young shoots of asparagus, known as spears, which appear in the spring, are used as a vegetable.

One glass of Brussels sprouts provides 14% of the daily potassium requirement.