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Did you know that the wild okra crop developed near the Nile in Abyssinia, which is now known as Ethiopia? Accounts of the vegetable first appear in archives in the 12th century.

Did you know that potato is the most important non-cereal crop in the world, and fourth most important crop overall?

Did you know that a Green Chile pod contains the same amount of Vitamin C as six oranges? As the Chile matures and turns red, the amount of Vitamin-C decreases while the amount of Vitamin-A increases substantially.


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Did you know that the tangerines are members of the citrus family? Sometimes this citrus turns out to be not-so-perfect because of its scarred surface. One reason for this is because citrus is cultivated outside in the weather, and Mother Nature's kiss sometimes leaves a mark on the skin while leaving the insides absolutely good.

How-to Series: Easy Ways to actually reduce Food Waste.

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All about the sweet peppers and why you should keep on crunching on them?

More than one-third of all food produced in the world is wasted. We waste not only food, but also all of the natural resources used to produce it. We must begin fighting food waste immediately - we must save one-third of all food..

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Did you know that tomatoes are grown in almost every state in Australia? However, the majority of production takes place primarily in Victoria and Queensland. Traditionally, the majority of this vegetable was grown outdoors. Nonetheless, tomatoes have been grown in high-tech glasshouses in recent years.

It's —there's a food holiday for everything!—and this refreshing soft drink wouldn't be complete without its base: gingers. Today's topic is gingers. Ginger has long been used for medical and culinary purposes, and scientific studies have discovered that it is a natural way to aid digestion, reduce nausea, and fight the flu and common cold. They may help your body fight chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and lung diseases, as well as promote healthy aging.

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Onions have the ability to make you cry and make your breath smell horrible. Believe it or not, the reason onions do those things is the same reason onions are healthy.
Over 100 sulfide-containing compounds can be found in onions. These have a variety of health benefits, including the prevention of asthma and certain types of cancer.

Do you want to make your berries last longer? All you need is a five-to-one ratio of water to vinegar.
You'll need to soak them in the solution for a couple of minutes, then drain them, dry them, and store them in an airtight container.

We salute & celebrate the perpetual power of women. Happy Women's Day!

Bell peppers that can't stand straight up are labeled as "ugly," despite the fact that they don't have to stand straight up to be used in fajitas.

You don't include garlic in your diet? Here are some of the reasons why you should!

Disturbing, isn't it?
On average, 63% of food that ends up in our compost, could have been eaten.
When food decomposes in a landfill, it emits methane, a greenhouse gas 25 times more powerful than carbon dioxide and a major contributor to climate change.

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Over the last week, Australia's coasts have experienced record-breaking rain, resulting in severe flooding. Thousands of people have been affected by the massive rainfall in parts of New South Wales and Queensland, including growers and farmers. Flooding has wreaked havoc on farmland, houses, and businesses alike, it has claimed eight lives and damaged thousands of properties.

Our hearts go out to everyone who has been affected by these trying times, and we wish everyone a speedy recovery.

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