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Fruit: 5 unusual facts about kiwi fruit

sually associate the kiwi with New Zealand because of its name. It is also where commercial production of the fruit began in the 1940s... And yet, kiwis are not native to New Zealand but from southeast China! These deliciously tart-tasting fruits grow on different species of vines in the Actin ...

10
Jan
2023

Treating a Cold: Tips and Tricks

eful substance is Vitamin C, which contributes to the proper functioning of our immune system. In case of rhinopharyngitis, this vitamin (the best sources of which are kiwis, bell peppers, blackcurrant, parsley, and citrus fruits) can alleviate symptoms and reduce the duration of the illness. Regar ...

18
Sep
2007

Garden: growing kiwai in 5 questions

you're wondering why your kiwai isn't bearing fruit, be patient! This climbing plant takes an average of 2-3 years to produce its first crop. Baby kiwis are harvested in the fall, usually in September and October. Unlike the classic green kiwi, these small, smooth fruits are eaten with the sk ...

20
Jan
2023

Ecology: plastic packaging will gradually disappear from the fruit and vegetable section

ables will no longer be able to be sold in cellophane. These include: bananas, apples, pears, oranges, clementines, mandarins, lemons, grapefruits, kiwis, pineapples, plums, melons, mangoes, passion fruit and persimmons. As for vegetables, the ban concerns: potatoes, normal carrots, leeks, cou ...

11
Oct
2021

Health: 5 misconceptions about vitamin C

er and cruciferous vegetables are richer in ascorbic acid than others. But, contrary to popular belief, it is not enough to eat two oranges or two kiwis a day to reach the recommended daily intake. It should be noted that this vitamin is particularly fragile. It is quickly destroyed by contact ...

12
Oct
2021

Portion per person: how to measure the right amount of food?

ge tomato or a bowl of soup or a nice handful of green salad. For fruit, a serving is a medium-sized fruit (an apple, pear, banana or orange) or 2 kiwis or 3 tablespoons of applesauce. To note: for dried fruits such as walnuts, hazelnuts and almonds, one serving is the amount you can hold in t ...

04
Nov
2022

Nutrition: 5 essential vitamins and minerals in winter.

its own, you need to obtain this vitamin from your diet by consuming fresh fruits and vegetables. The plants richest in vitamin C are blackcurrants, kiwis, oranges, and parsley. You can also find it in other citrus fruits like clementines and grapefruits. 2- Vitamin D Another essential in the field ...

03
Nov
2023

Pomegranate: 5 Incredible Health Benefits of This Fruit

vitamin C. This figure, not being very meaningful for non-experts, does not allow us to know if pomegranates are richer in vitamin C than oranges or kiwis, for example... In practice, remember that a single fruit covers 40% of the daily vitamin C needs for an adult. This exceptional content is the ...

25
Jan
2024

Climate: The orange tree zone expands in France.

ulty growing blueberries and raspberries. With the expansion of the orange-growing zone, fruit producers may need to switch to cultivating citrus fruits, kiwis, or almonds… ...

08
Feb
2024