Jackfruit is cultivated in South Asian countries and is prized for its meaty, yellow, banana-flavored flesh that can be served dried, pickled or in curry dishes. Jackfruit seeds are also edible and are often served boiled or roasted. A single...
Jackfruit seeds are the seeds or pods that are encased in the sweet, yellow pulp or flesh of the jackfruit. The jackfruit contains multiple pods that are encased in an oblong, slightly prickly, hard geen-yellow-brown exterior. The fruit grows on...
Jackfruit, sometimes referred to as Chakka, is a common ingredient in Indian curries and other dishes. It's a large, roundish, green fruit that grows on trees. Jackfruit grows best in warm, moist climates, and the trees are believed to be native...
Turon, occasionally called a banana fritter, is a traditional Filipino dessert made from bananas and jackfruit. This rich dessert is a perfect departure from more traditional desserts and only takes a few minutes to make. Jackfruit is often...
Jackfruit, cultivated in China, India, Africa and the Philippines, grows in semi-tropical and tropical climates. Whether you are a southern gardener with a jackfruit tree or have access to the fruit in your supermarket, consider adding more of the...
So many of today's prescription and over-the-counter medication was once an old herbal remedy favorite and through clinical trials they were proven so effective they went commercial. Clinical trials help refine thoughts on how an herb works to...
Medicinal herbs have been around for thousands of years, and have been used to treat numerous conditions, disorders and diseases, and to simply lead a healthier and more vital life. Clinical testing continues to determine the effectiveness of...
It's been said that if rice is the soul of Thai cooking, coconut is its spirit, according to "Cracking the Coconut" author Su-Mei Yu. Many dishes in Thai cuisine incorporate some form of coconut, as do almost all Thai desserts, which tend to be...
Bananas are the world's fourth largest fruit crop, following grapes, citrus and apples. According to Purdue University's Department of Horticulture, 28 million tons of bananas are produced each year, and 27 percent of them come from Southeast...
Fresh fruits taste exceptionally sweet due to the high levels of sugars they contain. Not all fruits contain the same amount or type of sugar. Some fruits contain high levels of sugar, others hardly any at all. Some fruits contain mostly sucrose,...
Pigeon peas, originally from Africa, are called kadios in the Philippines. Find fresh, frozen, dried or canned kadios in Asian or Latin markets. They are similar in flavor and texture to black-eyed peas. Fresh or frozen kadios are cooked in...
Proponents of the raw foods movement center their diet around raw and fresh plant-based food sources, particularly those grown locally or organically. The raw fruit diet further restricts this diet, with all meals consisting of raw fruit,...
Among the first varieties of chewing gum to hit the market more than 100 years ago, Wrigley's Juicy Fruit Gum is one of the world's most popular gum flavors. Made of gum base, sweeteners and secret flavorings, Juicy Fruit's distinctive flavor...
The avocado is the primary ingredient in the popular Mexican dish guacamole, and you may frequently add it to salads and sandwiches as well. Usually, just the pulp of the avocado is used in food preparation. But the seed, or pit, of the avocado is...
Allergic reaction may result from consuming the skin or pulp of green or dried figs, from the commercial extract of figs or from fresh fig fruit. It is also possible for a sensitivity to be caused by inhaling pollen from figs or fig trees or by...
Indian diets are diverse and generally dependent on a person's place of origin in India. The positive aspect of Indian food is that most dishes include whole grains and vegetables. However, the addition of ghee (clarified butter) increases the...
Eating processed foods, breathing unclean air, using tobacco products, eating non-organic produce and other common lifestyle practices cause foreign chemicals to enter your body. Some alternative medicine proponents claim that exposure to these...
Correct potassium intake and distribution in the body is essential; potassium helps maintain a steady heartbeat, cell integrity, transmission of nerve impulses and contraction of muscles. The American Heart Association suggests that it also may...
Kidney beans contain a plant protein called lectin, which has shown toxicity in animal studies. Reports of food poisoning caused by kidney beans have come from the United States, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom, according to the study...
Tropical fruits are an excellent source of fiber, vitamin C, folic acid, potassium and a host of enzymes. With no cholesterol and very small amounts of fat, sodium and calories, tropical fruit makes an excellent choice for people looking to...
Potassium is an essential mineral and electrolyte. According to the American Heart Association potassium is essential to growth and maintenance, proper cell and body fluid balance, muscle contraction, nerve stimulation and some cellular enzyme...
Living foods, also called raw foods, are fresh, uncooked foods that haven't been heated above 116 degrees Fahrenheit. Proponents of living foods believe that cooking denatures valuable enzymes, and that raw foods are nutritionally superior to...
Fiber is a form of carbohydrate. It is the skeleton or structural part of all plants. Plant foods also contain other forms of carbohydrate that are broken down into glucose for immediate energy and glycogen for future energy needs. Glucose is the...
The mineral potassium, also an electrolyte, plays a significant role in the body's balance of fluid and electrolytes. Potassium also has a role in cell wall integrity, transmission of nerve impulses and muscle contractions, and it is the...
