Category Archive for 'Fruits'

Fruit as a source of Vitamin C

Fruit is good for you any time of day. One of the most important nutrients we get from fruit is vitamin C. This vitamin is important for healthy skin tissue and mucous membranes - such as the lining of your mouth, nose, and throat. It helps you fight off colds and other infections, too.
Your body [...]

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How to choose Dried Fruits ?

Dried Fruits - Less trouble to fix and to eat are died fruits, especially raisins. These are also very good mixed with peanuts or other nuts. Serve them in little bowls - one for every three or four people.
Another good snack item - one that goes very well with fruit - is cheese.

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How to Peel a Tomato

Remove the core, cut a small cross in bottom of tomato, barely piercing skin. Drop tomato into boiling water, about 10 seconds for a ripe tomato and slightly longer for a firm tomato. Remove from water. Skin will come off easily.

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How to Remove Seeds from a Tomato

1. Slice tomato in half through stem.
2. Remove seeds, using a teaspoon.

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How to choose Pineapples ?

Pineapples - Look for sweet-smelling pineapples that have leaves or “spikes” that can be pulled fairly easily from the top. Mature pineapples are dark green in the hard stage. As they ripen (at room temperature) most varieties turn to a golden yellow or reddish brown color. Avoid pineapples with a dull yellowish-green color, dried appearance, [...]

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