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When it comes to fruits Bananas, oranges, and apples are all too common  However, there are lots of other fruits in the world that might seem strange  to you. And here are seven of such fruits. 1. Jackfriut Jackfruit is a unique tropical fruit that has increased in popularity in recent years. It has a distinctive sweet flavor and can be used to make a wide variety of dishes. It’s also very nutritious and may have several health benefits. 2. Lychee   Lychee is a small fruit with a sweet smell and taste, which is available in the summer. It is a small fruit packed with healthy nutrients. It has rough skin outside while contains juicy flesh inside. It is used as medicine in China" 3. Tamarrillo Tamarillo is a relative of the tomato, eggplant, and chili pepper. It resembles sour-sweet tomatoes and passion fruit. It’s suitable both for dessert and garnish. 4. Salak Due to its reddish-brown scaly skin, it’s sometimes called snake fruit. Salak...

Coconut is the most extensively grown and used nut in the world, playing a significant role in the economic, cultural, and social life of over 80 tropical countries.

Sugar is found in many foods and almost  impossible to avoid. Processed foods and refined grains create additional sugar in the body once the body metabolizes the food. Sugar in moderation is not harmful; however, many overdo it.

Tigernuts are largely unknown and especially their nutrients are not widely known. In Spain Tigernuts are closely linked to the production of horchata (tigernuts milk), this sweet drink has not been given the attention they actually deserve.

Rice is a starchy grain used as a staple ingredient by more than half the world's population largely due to its versatility, availability, and ability to adapt to any flavor and seasoning.

Beetroot is one of the healthiest vegetables. Beetroots or beets belong to the Chenopodiaceous family whose history dates back to ancient times. Beetroot is the taproot part of the beet plant.The first traces of beetroot cultivation was found in the Mediterranean region. In addition to being an actual food item, beetroot is also a source of sucrose and so, it is viable alternative for tropical sugarcane. It is also used as a medicinal plant and as a food colorant.

Scent leaf is a natural plant from the Labiatae family. It is known for its distinctive smell and taste, which is among the reasons many people use it as a spice in their meals.

Tomatoes are an important agricultural commodity worldwide. The characteristics deep-red colour of ripe tomato fruits and tomato-based foods is mainly due to lycopene.

There are amazing health benefits of Ugu leaves (fluted pumpkin) which you probably are not aware of. In Nigeria, cultivation of this plant is heavily practised  in the Southern and Eastern part of Nigeria.

Plant-based moisturizers are becoming increasingly popular as people look for products that keep moisture in the skin by reducing transepidermal water loss. One plant-based moisturizer that’s been in use for a long time is shea butter.

The plantain leaf benefits have been traced back to the 1500s to cure health conditions such as the cold, fever or flu.

Eating raw or undercooked foods is a common cause of food poisoning. Proper cooking destroys bacteria, but they can start to grow on cooked food if it is left out or in the refrigerator for too long. Food also can become contaminated when someone infected with a virus or other “bug” handles it.

Waterleaf, (Talinum triangulare), is one of those underrated and undervalued plants in Nigeria. Some even regard waterleaf as a nuisance, a stubborn weed that grows all year, though it flourished more during the rainy season.

Lemon grass which is also know as fever  grass is a plant that grows in most tropical  countries  and it is known to have a wide variety  of health benefits.

 Hate it or love it onion play a vital role in the food culture, onion can spice up a wide variety of dishes but they are useful not just in the kitchen and this article will explain other great ways onion can save you time, energy and money. So sit back and relax as we discuss ten amazing benefits of this underrated superfood .