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Coffee Article for 2022

  Coffee is a drink prepared from roasted coffee beans. Darkly colored, bitter, and slightly acidic, coffee has a stimulating effect on humans, primarily due to its caffeine content. It is the most popular hot drink in the world, and second most-traded commodity. The coffee plant is a shrub that is indigenous to several countries in tropical Africa, including Ethiopia, Sudan, and Kenya. Coffee was first introduced to Arabia in the 16th century, although its exact origins are uncertain. Accounts vary, but many scholars believe that coffee was first brought to Arabia from Ethiopia by a group of Sufi monks. Coffee became very popular in Arabia, especially during the Ramadan fasting month, when coffeehouses were established in cities throughout the region. The coffeehouses quickly became popular social gathering places, where people would meet to drink coffee and discuss the news of the day. Origin of Word Coffee The word coffee entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch kof

Grapefruit a Nutritionally-Dense Fruit

  Grapefruit is a great food to include in a balanced diet . That’s because it’s high in nutrients but low in calories. In fact, it’s one of the lowest-calorie fruits. A half a grapefruit has only 52 calories and provides a decent amount of fiber, in addition to more than 15 beneficial vitamins and minerals. Here are some of the major nutrients found in half of a medium-sized grapefruit ·          Calories: 52 ·          Carbs: 13 grams ·          Vitamin C: 64% of the recommended dietary intake (RDI) ·          Vitamin A: 28% of the RDI ·          Potassium: 5% of the RDI ·          Thiamine: 4% of the RDI ·          Magnesium: 3% of the RDI ·          Folate: 4% of the RDI ·          Fiber: 2 grams ·          Protein: 1 gram Additionally, grapefruit is a rich source of some powerful antioxidant plant compounds, which are likely responsible for many of its health benefits. These include the flavonoids naringenin and hesperidin. These compounds have b

One Good Apple

Apples are one of the most well-known and widely-consumed fruit in the world. Apples are used in a variety of ways, from cooking and baking to juice and cider. They are also used in drinks, such as apple cider, which is made by fermenting apples with the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Apples are used in a variety of foods and drinks, such as apple juice, apple cider, apple cider vinegar, and even apple pie. When purchasing apples, it’s best to go for organic apples whenever possible. This will help ensure that you’re getting the best apples possible, without the risk of pesticides and other chemicals. Apples that have been organically grown will also be better for the environment as a whole, as they require far less pesticides and other chemicals. Cider is often made from apples that have been fermented using the yeast. Apples can be stored for a long time if they are properly stored. Apples can be kept in the refrigerator for up to several months. Apples can also be canned o