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Interesting information…

09/03/2024

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09/03/2024

What is a sweet potato?

The sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) is a starchy, sweet-tasting root vegetable. It has a thin, brown outer skin with bright-coloured flesh – most commonly orange, but other varieties include white, purple or yellow. You can eat sweet potatoes whole or peeled and the leaves of the plant are edible, too.

06/03/2024

Aloe
There are more than 500 species of the aloe plant; all varying in their uses from just decorative to medicinal properties.

The most commonly used one is the Aloe Vera.
This plant has been praised as a natural remedy for constipation(when consumed orally), treating skin irritationa and insects bites (when the flesh is rubbed against the skin). Aloe has countless benefits for humans and animals. It is a plant that has been trusted for centuries across the globe in medicine and beautification.

01/03/2024

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01/03/2024

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01/03/2024

Interesting facts about pumpkins

* Each pumpkin has about 500 seeds. The seeds contain many health benefits as they're filled with vitamins, minerals and unsaturated fatty acids.

* There are more than 45 different varieties of pumpkin. They range in color like red, yellow and green with names like Hooligan, Cotton Candy and Orange Smoothie.

* Every single part of a pumpkin is edible.
Yep, you can eat the skin, leaves, flowers, pulp, seeds and even the stem!

* Pumpkins are 90% water, which makes them a low-calorie food. They also have more fiber than kale, more potassium than bananas and are full of heart-healthy magnesium and iron.

* After a pumpkin is cut, it will usually last about seven to 10 days in the fridge.

* Uncut pumpkins can be stored up to three months in a dry dark cool place.
In fact, the longer you store them the sweet and nuttier the flavour becomes.