GRAPEFRUIT
October 10th, 2011 → 1:10 am @ Shanti
“Vitamins and minerals in fresh food” GRAPEFRUIT Today’s grapefruit are so nice, compared to the original bitter varieties from years ago, although still grown today. These pink and red fleshed grapefruit are sweet and a really nice fresh flavour. That is why I choose this photo, I like them myself very much. Grapefruit is grown […]
GRAPES
October 10th, 2011 → 1:00 am @ Shanti
“Vitamins and minerals in fresh food” GRAPES Grapes are grown the world over and the varieties are endless. We have eating grapes and of course juicing grapes and wine grapes. Fresh grapes are so lovely and refreshing. They are quite filling as well as they have a high carbohydrate value. I like them as a […]
FIG
October 10th, 2011 → 1:00 am @ Shanti
“Vitamins and minerals in fresh food” FIG Figs are another one of my favourite fruits. They are sweet and soft and the taste is very delicate. Some varieties are nicer than others,but they are all very yummy. I like them straight from the tree, but also dried at times. When you pick them from the […]
DURIAN
September 10th, 2011 → 1:45 am @ Shanti
“Vitamins and minerals in fresh food” DURIAN Durian fruits are very large (up to 4 kg. or 7lb) and spiky as you can see and grow on very tall trees. The fruit is delicious and sweet. The areas they originate from are South East Asian countries. The seeds are also edible. Vitamins: C (H), B1, […]
DATES
September 10th, 2011 → 1:40 am @ Shanti
“Vitamins and minerals in fresh food” DATES Most of us have never seen dates grow and that is why I included this photo. We know what they look like in the dried form; they are very sweet. Here we have another very valuable fruit, full of goodness. Dates are rich in Vitamins: B6, B3, B5, […]
CHERRIES
September 10th, 2011 → 1:35 am @ Shanti
“Vitamins and minerals in fresh food” CHERRIES Look at them, will you! Aren’t they brilliant? Yeah and they are so nice. I remember when I was young, we boys used to climb through the fence and pick some at the neighbours place, because freshly picked they were excellent. (Naughty, I know, but we were caught […]
CANTALOUPE
September 10th, 2011 → 1:30 am @ Shanti
“Vitamins and minerals in fresh food” CANTALOUPES The cantaloupe, musk-melon or rock-melon is a popular fruit all around the world and is eaten during the summer months. It is very aromatic and unique in smell and flavour. Because of this aroma, children often do not like them, but once adults, they change their minds quickly. […]
BLUEBERRIES
September 10th, 2011 → 1:25 am @ Shanti
“Vitamins and minerals in fresh food” BLUEBERRIES Aren’t they just beautiful? They not only look good, but taste so delicious, especially fresh from the bush. They must be picked ripe as you see them here. Blueberries are amongst the best anti-oxidant providers amongst all fruits. Vitamins: B3, B6, B5, B6, B2 B9 are quite high. […]
BLACK CURRANTS
September 10th, 2011 → 1:20 am @ Shanti
“Vitamins and minerals in fresh food” BLACK CURRANTS Black currants are not so well known in warmer climates as a fresh food. They are however very unique in flavour and you either like them or hate them. The white and red currants are sweeter and have a different flavour, but are not as rich in nutrition. […]
BANANA
September 10th, 2011 → 1:15 am @ Shanti
“Vitamins and minerals in fresh food” BANANAS Bananas are a very good food for instant energy and you see athletes use them when they exert themselves. For small children, bananas are a good food as they are absorbed instantly. Even babies, given mashed banana, do well on them, in small quantities. Vitamins: C and B6 […]
