Berries like goji and blueberries are nutritional powerhouses, but they can interact with blood thinners or impact pregnancy. Learn to differentiate between wolfberries and goji berries, and find tips for washing and defrosting frozen fruit.
Physalis alkekengi, also known as Chinese lantern, is part of the Nightshade family and generally used as an ornamental plant due to the red husk of the flower. This plant is native to throughout Asia and in Southern Europe.
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Wild blackberries grow in the western and eastern regions of the United States in warm climates. The blackberry is similar in appearance and related to the raspberry. When ripe, blackberries are dark purple and plump.
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Fresh strawberries are a healthy addition to any diet. The health value of frozen strawberries depends on the type you choose. Unsweetened frozen strawberries provide many of the same nutrients as fresh and their benefits are available year-round; however, sweetened versions can add too much sugar to your diet.
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Fresh cranberries can be found readily in grocery stores around the holidays. If you want to make a cranberry recipe at any other time of year, you have to use frozen or dried cranberries instead. Dried cranberries are high in vitamin C and phytochemicals that help prevent urinary tract infections.
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Blueberries are small fruits, but they contain a lot of power to help you do the big job of managing diabetes.
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Diverticulosis is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder that affects 1 in 10 Americans over the age of 40, and half of those over 60 years of age. Diverticulosis represents the chronic phase of diverticular disease and diverticulitis is the acute inflammatory phase of diverticular disease.
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Cranberries are not only a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C, but they also contain an assortment of phytonutrients, compounds that contain antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.
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Goji berries, a fruit that comes from the Chinese Lycium barbarum plant, have been used as a traditional medicine for general health, and recent studies suggest there is real evidence for its purported benefits.
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Goji berries have been a traditional part of Chinese medicine for centuries. Available in dried fruit and juice form, Goji berries are in demand in part because of marketing claims that say they can help fight cancer, aging, fatigue and even arthritis.
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Whether fresh or frozen, blueberries are an attractive, flavorful and healthy addition to pancakes. An average plate of blueberry pancakes with syrup has about 350 calories.
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Blackberry brandy is brandy-based liqueur that has been flavored with blackberries and sugar. It can be drank by itself or incorporated into sweet cocktails.
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Vodka originally was made from rye, but other fermenting grains -- including wheat, barley and corn -- can also produce vodka. Manufacturers may use essences of citrus or other fruits, such as blueberries, to flavor vodka.
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Farmers harvest bright, glossy red currants off bushes when they are ripe, then rush them to market while they're still fresh. Cooks use red currants in a variety of dishes. As ingredients, red currants are as nutritious as they are versatile -- fat-free, low-calorie and packed with vitamin C.
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Cranberries are a slightly tart fruit that you may associate with fall. One-half cup raw cranberries contains about 20 calories, 2 g of dietary fiber and 10 percent of your vitamin C requirement for the day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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The discomfort and pain associated with a urinary tract infection can be severe. Also known as cystitis, a urinary tract infection occurs when bacteria enters the passage through which urine is excreted, called the urethra.
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Sweet and juicy blackberries are more than just a tasty treat; they're also full of beneficial nutrients and phytochemicals that boost your health. You can incorporate blackberries into your daily diet by tossing them into oatmeal, yogurt or salads, and they make a satisfying snack all on their own.
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Blackberries grow naturally throughout much of the United States. In fact, they were a staple in Native American diets for thousands of years and were a favorite food of early European settlers. Today, you can find blackberries at most grocery stores, which makes it easy to enjoy their many health benefits.
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While we often think of cranberries as an ingredient in cranberry sauce or fall and winter baked goods, you can eat fresh, raw cranberries. Cranberries have numerous health benefits, including a high concentration of antioxidants.
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The açaí berry is a small, round, black-purple fruit similar in appearance to a blueberry. It grows in branched panicles of 500 to 900 fruits on açaí palm trees in Brazil, Belize and Peru.
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