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Tuesday, 30 June 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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Bananas
Humans and bananas have 50% identical DNA.
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contain 486.1 kcal per 100 g (3,5 oz).
It is recommended not to eat more than 3-4 teaspoons of seeds per day, as larger amounts can interfere with the absorption of other nutrients in the body.
Avocado
Avocado is rich in unsaturated fatty acids omega-3 and omega-6.
It increases the absorption of lycopene from tomatoes, therefore it should be consumed together.
Sycamore maple tree
The English Sycamore Gap Tree also called the Robin Hood Tree, is a popular photo subject, one of the most photographed trees in England.
It grows next to the former defensive fortifications of the Roman province of Britannia (Hadrian's W ...
Birch
You can also consume birch sap.
It is called Succus Betulae and was already known in the early Middle Ages. It was consumed both as a refreshing and medicinal drink. Birch sap primarily has a positive effect on the urinary system.
Avocado
It also contains a lot of monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acids.
It means it has four times less fat than butter.
Lemon balm
Lemon balm also contains tannins, substances that denature proteins.
They are used, for example, in tanning, where tannins are responsible for protecting animal tissues by denaturing collagen fibers.
Jerusalem artichoke
Topinambur tubers are juicy and slightly sweet.
They contain up to 17 percent inulin, accounting for 75-80 percent of all carbohydrates. The remaini ...
Carob
The carob tree is widely grown in nurseries as an ornamental plant.
It is commonly used in gardens in Mediterranean regions, but also in other regions of the world. The tree is especially popular in California and Hawaii.
Carob
Carob is one of the oldest food plants, known and used by humans for more than 4,000 years.
Carob pods consist of pulp, which makes up 90% of the weight, and seeds, which make up 10%. They hav ...