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Three Mangosteen Facts

May 13, 2010

To set the record straight about the queen of superfruit, here are three mangosteen facts for the informed consumer:

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How to Grow Dragon Fruit

May 12, 2010

The dragon fruit plant, named for the exotic appearance of its fruit, is native to Central and South America and grows well in temperate climates. Dragon fruit growing is possible from three stages: as seeds, seedlings, or a young plant. The following discussion focuses on how to grow dragon fruit at each stage.

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How To Grow Goji Berries

May 11, 2010

Goji fruit, which is also known as the longevity fruit is extremely popular among health enthusiasts. These fruits have been used in China for centuries and have been associated with a number of health benefits.

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Learn More About The Rambutan Tree

May 10, 2010

The Rambutan tree is native to Southeast Asia and is a tropical tree, which grows to 10-20m in height. The tree is called by many names in most countries around the world.

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Health Benefits from Mangosteen

April 15, 2010

The health benefits of mangosteen are extensive with a long list of potential uses. Mangosteen is being called a superfruit – in fact, the queen of superfruit – because of the antioxidants in both the rind and fruit that fight free radicals. Mangosteen can be taken internally as a juice, powder, or capsule; eaten raw; or ground up and applied externally to the skin to treat inflamed joints.

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Mangosteen Fruit Benefits

April 13, 2010

Mangosteen juice, mangosteen powder, and mangosteen capsules – these are a few of the all-natural fruit products that are taking advantage of the mangosteen superfruit. The health benefits from mangosteen have caught public attention, and now all elements of the fruit are being harvested as a nutritional supplement.

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Using Mangosteen for Sinus Problems

April 12, 2010

Don’t confuse this southwest Asian fruit with the mango commonly sold in grocery stores. The mangosteen, in size somewhere between an apple and an orange, has an outer purple skin with soft white fruit inside with a flavor that is both citrus and peach-like. Most importantly, consumers have seen considerable health benefits from mangosteen including aid for sinus and respiratory illnesses.

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Does Mangosteen Have Any Nutritional Value?

April 8, 2010

Nutritionists are beginning to document the health benefits of mangosteen. A compound called xanthones, which occur naturally in mangosteens, possesses antioxidant-like qualities.

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Blackberry Cobbler Recipes for Berry Season

April 6, 2010

Soon berries will ripen and early summer will be the time to pull out blackberry cobbler recipes and other berry dishes. In the meantime, try this old-fashioned blackberry cobbler recipe from scratch.

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Freezing Blackberries for Later Use

April 5, 2010

Antioxidant-rich blackberries are not only easy to grow in a home garden or backyard, but they are also a good choice for planting because of the benefits of picking, storing, and freezing blackberries.

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