Vitality Central - Raw Foods

Banana - The Versatile Wonder

Wed, 30 Nov 2005 16:29:17 -0600

by VC Staffers

The tropical fruit banana is a descendant of Musaceae family. The banana is a sweet fruit which is easily digestible and is available across the world. The banana is a favorite of children everywhere. Packed tight with energy and minerals, the banana is a treasure house of nutrition. While a banana is classified as a fruit, it can be eaten both as a vegetable and as a fruit. It is found in abundance in the tropics wherever there is adequate rain.

Citrus Fruits - A Bouquet of Goodness

Sun, 27 Nov 2005 13:18:26 -0600

by VC Staffers
Citrus fruits are of great economic significance to agriculture. In terms of area under cultivation, they are the second largest crop. The crop originated in China about 4000 years ago and was introduced to the Mediterranean due to the exploits of Alexander the Great.

Citrus fruits, especially grapes and lemons, have been perceived across cultures as aphrodisiacs. Yoga prescribes the juice of oranges and lime as having aphrodisiacal and refreshing properties. Other cultures such as some regions of Italy swear by their powers as well. Citrus fruits grow well in tropical and subtropical climatic regions. They need a lot of water and grow well in areas with plenty of rainfall. You can expect a viable harvest after three to five years of planting.

Root Vegetables

Sun, 27 Nov 2005 12:51:11 -0600

by VC Staffers

Root vegetables have been known to mankind ever since he began to forage for food. In fact, the popular depiction of early man as a hunter is not quite correct. Although our ancestors were omnivorous, they derived up to 80% of their food from vegetable sources. Roots formed an important part of this. The trend has not changed much and a crop such as potato forms the third most important food source for the world even today.