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Saturday, 31 October 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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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.
Strawberry
Strawberries have beneficial effects on the human body.
They raise the "good" cholesterol level (HDL), lower blood pressure, and reduce cancer risk. In addition, strawberries are rich in polyphenols, presenting strong antioxidant activity.
Citron
There are many cultivated varieties (cultivars) of citron.
Some of them are: etrog - with spindle-shaped fruit fingered - a fruit with long, finger-like outgr ...
Rowan
Rowan berries have a very characteristic shape and color.
Their diameter is approximately 8 mm. Before they ripen, which happens between August and October, t ...
Stinging nettle
Nettle restores elasticity to blood vessels, lowers blood pressure and cholesterol, and is a good dietary supplement for diabetics.
It is used as an adjunct in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
Watercress
Watercress contains a glycoside (glucosinolate) that gives the plant its pungent-bitter taste.
Compounds belonging to this group are considered anti-cancer substances, having the ability to inhibit the growth of cancer cells, such as in the case of breast cancer.
Rice
It is one of the most versatile cereals. It is a source of carbohydrates, fiber, protein, polyunsaturated fats, and unpolished varieties additionally provide magnesium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, manganese, copper, selenium and B vitamins.
The human body most easily assimilates the grain, it belongs to the products that are easy to digest ...
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is a biennial plant.
It has a long ( 50-100 cm), thick, heavily leafy stem, ending at the top with a plume of large leave ...
Pomegranate
100 g of the fruit provides 83 kcal.
It is classified as a low glycemic index product with an Ig of 54.
Parsley
There are two species of parsley.