Rooster Cogburn
Rooster Cogburn answered

In the case of a plant, if you pluck a living green leaf from a tree, it's still alive. A dried, brown, autumn leaf is dead. When you pluck a fruit, the cells of the fruit are alive. The seeds are alive. 

Here’s something to think about the next time you’re looking for the perfect banana … Read more

Danae Hitch
Danae Hitch answered Anonymous' question

Watermelon, especially when it's ice cold. Grapes. Cantaloupe - it needs to be ripe because then it's really juicy. Cherries. Strawberries - fresh picked have such an appealing taste rather than the ones sold in grocery stores. Bananas - they have to be cold. I love summer because of all the fresh fruit you can … Read more

Yo Kass
Yo Kass answered Jane Ja's question

I like lots of different fruits. Nothing beats cold watermelon on a hot summer's day.

Strawberries, raspberries and blackberries are also very tasty.

Then there's mango, passion fruit, lychees, and pineapple if you're feeling exotic. Yum!

And, although it doesn't taste all that interesting, I can't think of a fruit that looks cooler than "Dragon Fruit"!

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Phil Newton
Phil Newton answered

Kale is without a shadow of a doubt the best food to eat for your daily vitamin K needs. 

There are, however, plenty of other foods that are rich in vitamin K, and I've listed them below.

  1. Spinach
  2. Broccoli
  3. Brussels sprouts
  4. Cabbage
  5. Asparagus
  6. Green beans
  7. Basil
  8. Rhubarb
  9. Seaweed

Benefits of vitamin K

Vitamin K is an important vitamin that helps in the healing process … Read more

Phil Newton
Phil Newton answered

Yes, there are a couple of different types of cantaloupe, and they're found in different regions.  I'll try to give you a better idea of the differences below:

North American Cantaloupe

The North American cantaloupe varies from its European counterpart, and distinguishes itself in appearance.  It's easy to spot a North American … Read more
Phil Newton
Phil Newton answered

No, oranges aren't bad for gout, and may actually help to reduce bouts of gout.  The reason for this is because oranges (and other fruits and vegetables) contain essential vitamins and minerals that help to keep the body healthy.

What is gout?

Gout is a type of arthritis that's caused when sodium … Read more