Interesting Facts About GRAPES

With a unique combination of crunchy texture and sweet, tart flavor, grapes have gained extreme popularity throughout the world. Grape is the second most popular fruit after oranges. It can be eaten as a refreshing snack as well as used in vegetable and fruit salads. It can be consumed in fresh or preserved form. It can be canned in jellies, crushed to prepare juices or wines and dried to prepare raisins. Here are some interesting facts about Grapes :-

1. There are more than 60 species and 8000 varieties of grapes all over the world. Some common varieties of grapes are blue, black, green, red, golden, blue-black, white and purple.

2. Grapes consist of about 80% of water, which make them a low-calorie snack or dessert. Raisins or dried grapes consist of about 15% of water.

3. Grapes help minimize the risk of heart attacks because they increase the levels of nitric acid in the blood which prevents blood clots.

Interesting Facts About GUAVA

Guava is a versatile fruit that is cultivated in tropical areas all over the world. It is excellent when added to salads or as flavoring in desserts. Here are some interesting facts about this Fruit :-

1. Guava has been around so long that its origin has been lost. It is thought to have originated in Central America or Mexico. It has spread throughout the world both by man and nature.

2. There are about 150 varieties of gauvas, with round to pear shaped fruit that range in size from one to four inches in diameter.

3. Guava have 100-500 small seeds, which are edible in some varieties; there are also some seedless varieties.

Interesting Facts About COCONUT

Found across much of the tropic and subtropic area, the coconut is known for its great versatility as seen in the many domestic, commercial, and industrial uses of its different parts. Coconuts are part of the daily diet of many people. Here are some interesting facts about Coconuts :-

1. The origin of the coconut has been lost to history. Coconuts are a prehistoric plant that scientists believe came from the South Pacific around what is now New Guinea.

2. The sailors aboard Vasco de Gama’s ships gave the coconut its name.  They called it “Coco”, named after a grimacing face or hobgoblin. When the “coco” came to England, the suffix of nut was added and that’s how the name came about.

3. Coconut oils contain median chain triglycerides which are easy to digest.  The oil is source of energy and has an accelerating effect on the metabolism.

Interesting Facts About POMEGRANATES

The pomegranate fruit has taken center stage not only for its taste but for its magnificent health properties. Not only are they rich in heart healthy antioxidants, they also help to keep platelets from clumping together to form dangerous blood clots. Here are some interesting facts about this Fruit :-

1. This sweet fruit with its characteristic tart undertones is one of the oldest fruits in existence. The first records of this fruit date back to 100 B.C. where it's thought to be native to Persia.

2. There are over 760 varieties of pomegranate.

3. The ancient Egyptians believed the pomegranate to be a symbol of fertility and used it in a variety of food preparations.

4. The ancient Romans used pomegranate rinds as a form of leather.

Interesting Facts About CHERRY

The Cherry fruit is part of the Rosaceae family and this also includes almonds, peaches, apricots and plums. Cherries are small and fleshy red or reddish black fruits that contain a hard drupe. It is believed that the Romans discovered the sweet cherry fruit in the Asia Minor in about 70 BC. Here are some interesting facts about this Fruit :-

1. Studies have shown the cherry fruit to have plenty of health benefits. These are known to provide pain relief for people who suffer from arthritis.

2. Red cherries are known to destroy the toxins that cause diseases. The cherry fruit is also high in antioxidants that help to fight cancer and heart disease.

3. The cherry fruits are low in cholesterol, fat and sodium. They are also a very good source of fiber and Vitamin C.

4. The cherry fruit extract contains antioxidant flavonoids and are used in many tablets and capsules. These capsules are used to support the pH levels of the body.

Interesting Facts About STRAWBERRIES

Strawberries, the small red fruits clad in scarlet red, dotted with tiny seeds and wearing green little caps, make one of the most deliciously attractive fruits on Earth! Strawberries come in different varieties having different colors, flavors and shapes. Her are some interesting facts about Strawberries :-

1. Strawberries are planted during the months of September and October. Strawberries are handpicked after every three days. Its color from white to red changes in only 3 days.

2. Strawberry is the only berry that has seeds on its external surface. The other berries have seeds inside. A single strawberry has 200 tiny seeds.

3. Strawberries are low in fat content and calorie. They are rich in vitamin C, fiber, folic acid as well as potassium.