How many lychees can you consume in one sitting? Did you know that about nine lychee pulps can already provide 100% of the Daily Value of Vitamin C? Lychee is, in fact, one of the fruits with highest vitamin C content.
Plus it’s also rich in copper, vitamin B6, fiber and potassium. Enjoy
its sweet flesh and delicious aroma by eating fresh. They can also be
added in different food preparations like salads, appetizers, snacks and
beverages.
Health Benefits of Grapefruit
Grapefruit is a subtropical fruit which used to be only grown as an
ornamental plant but is now among the most popular citrus fruits. They
come in beautiful shades of white, pink and red with flavors that range
from highly acidic to a bit bitter to sweet and tart.
Health Benefits of Lemongrass
Lemongrass, or tanglad,
as it is called in the Philippines, is a tall perennial grass that is
widely used in Asian cuisine. Its subtle citrus flavor makes it a
favorite ingredient in a wide variety of food preparations like soups
and curries. It goes well with poultry, fish, beef and seafood. Some
countries also use it as tea.
In addition to its flavor- and aroma-enhancing properties, lemongrass also promotes good health.
In addition to its flavor- and aroma-enhancing properties, lemongrass also promotes good health.
Health Benefits of Sweet Potato
The sweet potato is a large, starchy and sweet-tasting tuberous root
which is considered as one of the most nutritious root vegetable.
Depending on variety, the sweet potato flesh comes in colors of white,
yellow, orange and purple. The orange-fleshed ones are among the top
sources of beta-carotene. It has many culinary uses in different parts
of the world; it is also a staple food crop in some countries including
in rural areas in the Philippines where the tubers are usually boiled
or baked in coals.
For every cup (328 g) of cooked, boiled without skin and mashed sweet potato, here’s how healthy it is.
For every cup (328 g) of cooked, boiled without skin and mashed sweet potato, here’s how healthy it is.
Health Benefits of Cantaloupe
The cantaloupe is the richest source of vitamin A among fruits. Every 1 cup (177 g) contains 5987 IU of vitamin A, mainly in the form of beta-carotene.