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Passion Fruit… Passiflora edulis…

It’s a vine type tree that produce egg shaped purple or yellow fruits. The passion fruit mainly grows in warm areas, it’s found in countries such as Brazil, Colombia, , Indonesia, Peru, Hawaii, Mexico etc. The passion fruit pictures you’ll … Continue reading

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“Remman”… Pomegranate Overview, Health Benefits and Nutrient Content…

Overview Pomegranate is a tree (like a shrub) that produces a round brownish to dark colored fruits. The fruit contains small pink seeds covered with a juicy watery layer. Pomegranate grows in several varieties that range between sweet and sour. … Continue reading

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Artichoke Overview and Health Benefits

Overview Artichoke is the unopened flower of a Thistle (a flowering plant characterized by leaves of sharp tips). Artichoke is well known in the Mediterranean region. In Lebanon, it is widely served as a cold “mezza” (Lebanese cold appetizers) with … Continue reading

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Sumac and Lebanese Cuisine

Sumac is the berries of a shrub that mainly grows in the Mediterranean area. It is well known in all regions and harvested from almost all the mountains of Lebanon. The sumac hangs on the branches of the shrub as … Continue reading

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Pineapples, Bromelain and Induced Labor…

In a coffee shop… Sitting with my cousin “Pineapple”… “Pineapple” I’m pregnant… “Blue Strawberry” Oh that’s great… what month??? “Pineapple” 2 months… I always feel like eating juicy fruits and sweets… but I heard that pineapples are bad… is it … Continue reading

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