15 Appetizing Facts About Avocados
Avocados are toxic to some animals, such as cattle and goats, because they contain a natural fungicide called persin.
Vegetables may not be loved by everyone, but that doesn’t mean they’re not an important part of our diet! Like it or not, it’s important for our bodies to at least ingest some amount each day. Find out some incredible ways vegetables help our bodies, and other fascinating veggie facts!
Avocados are toxic to some animals, such as cattle and goats, because they contain a natural fungicide called persin.
Did you know that eating garlic or taking supplements can reduce your chances of catching a cold by 70%?
Broccoli and Brussels sprouts contain an antioxidant called kaempferol, which helps to detoxify the body and prevent cell damage.
Did you know that President George H. W. Bush hated broccoli so much he banned it from Air Force One planes?
Did you know that in 1995, potatoes became the first vegetable to be grown in space?
Breakfast is NOT the most important meal of the day. In 1944, General Foods coined the phrase to sell more cereal Grape Nuts.
Did you know that the first company to ever advertise frozen spinach was "Birds Eye" in Life Magazine, in 1949?
According to a study, around 1 and 1/4 cups of sprouts can actually help protect DNA inside our white blood cells.
Eating a banana can help to form a lining that prevents heartburn from getting worse.
The world's most poisonous foods include; Fugu, Giant Bullfrog, Ackee & Casu Marzu.
Pureed or sliced cucumber gives an almost instant relief to sunburnt skin. Just place some against the affected area.
Did you know that one serving of green peas contains as much Vitamin C as two large apples?