Tag: Fruits and vegetables
Health Benefits of Muskmelon ( Shamam Fruit ) – Superhero of Fruits
Muskmelon ( Shamam Fruit ) – Superhero of Fruits Musk Melon also widely known as Cantaloupe comes under the melon family ‘Curcurbitaceae’ along with pumpkins, gourds and cucumbers. Muskmelon (Cucumis melo) is a species of melon that has been developed into many cultivated varieties. It was originated in India, Iran and ... more
Read moreHealth Benefits of Tomato
Health Benefits of Tomato Tomato is an edible, red berry type fruit of the Nightshade botanical family. Tomatoes are in fact a fruit, but their affinity for other savoury ingredients means that they are usually classed as a vegetable. Tomato is consumed in diverse ways including raw, as an ingredient in many ... more
Read moreFruits and vegetables Prevent Cancer? Not So Much, It Turns Out
Remember the government’s advice to eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day to lower your risk of cancer? Well, times change. A huge nine-year study of diet and cancer, involving nearly a half-million Europeans in 10 countries, finds only a very weak association between intake of fruits and ... more
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