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The papaya is a tropical fruit that is filled with Vitamins B, C, and other minerals. If you are interested in trying this superfood, try one of these many preparations for the best papaya-consuming experience. How to Choose Papaya First, it’s important to know what the fruit looks like. Although the papaya fruit can weigh…

Pomegranates; are very ancient fruit, perhaps found in the Garden of Eden. Besides being loaded with nutrients, they also have an beautiful bright color (use as a natural food coloring) and unique flavor that mixes perfectly with other fruits such as oranges, tangerines, pineapple. How to Choose Pomegranate Choosing pomegranates: Large and heavy in your hand,…

Plums; belong to the prunus genus of plants, and are distant cousins of the peach, nectarine and almonds. There is nothing better than fresh, sun-ripened fruit – except, of course, a luscious dessert made from them. The vibrant colours of limes, cherries, peaches, and plums, among others, are lovely to look at – and even…

Ripe pineapples have a sweet smell. People with osteoarthritis, phlebitis and those trying to loose weight can benefit especially. How to Choose Pineapple Look for a pineapple with a plump shape. Smell the stem end—it should be sweet and aromatic, not heavy or fermented. The pineapple should be slightly soft to the touch, heavy for…

Mangoes are among my favorite fruits ever! Mangoes are available from March through September. There are 150 varieties of mangoes all over the world: various shapes, outer colors, sizes, and fragrances, but always delicious. Venezuela, where I grew up, is mango country! In our garden we had 3 different kinds of mango trees. My sisters,…