DOC TIP: Did you know that... Unlike most fruits, pears ripen better off the tree. Figs provide more fiber than any other common fruit or vegetable. British sailors used to be called "Limeys" because they ate citrus fruits to prevent scurvy on long sea voyages. Some Chinese varieties of peaches are flat like donuts. Strawberries are the only fruit that have their seeds on the outside. Bell peppers can be green, red, yellow, orange or purple. Yams and sweet potatoes are not the same. Many of the nutrients in a potato are located just below the skin. Hawaii is the leading producer of bananas in the U.S. Lychee trees can live for more than 100 years. The first carrots were white, purple and yellow. Ancient Greeks awarded celery to winners of sports events. Broccoflower is a cross between cauliflower and broccoli. It has more vitamin C than oranges and more vitamin A than either broccoli or cauliflower. Reference: USDA Website fns.usda.gov/tn/students/fun/games/trivia/index.html
Posted on: Wed, 28 Aug 2013 03:22:42 +0000
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