Do you know Mushrooms are actually the "fruits" of fungus called mycelium, growing in soil, wood, or decaying matters. There are thousands of varieties of mushrooms, ranging in size , shape, texture, and color. Some more popular types include black trumpet, chanterelles, cloud ears, lobsters, morels and the list goes on. Not all edible mushrooms are used for cooking, some are used for medicinal benefits and are sold in supplement form.

In Ancient Egypt, mushrooms were so highly regarded that the pharaohs decreed that they could only be eaten by royalty and no commoner could even touch them, giving the royal family the entire available supply! So why not use that one, next time your kids, don't eat their mushrooms.

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Did you know seeds of the apricot grown in central Asia and around the Mediterranean? are so sweet that they are often substituted for almonds. The apricot belongs to the Rosaceae family, which includes other tree fruits like apple, pear and peach. They are approximately forty different varieties of apricots, differing in size from three eighths of an inch to many varieties that surpass two inches, and in colors ranging from yellow to orange red.

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Coriander, commonly known as cilantro is a powerful herb which has many health benefits. Its sweet-smelling aroma is transmitted by its tender green fruits, and when ripe, turn a brownish yellow. It's originating in the Mediterranean region. It is extensively cultivated in Europe , North Africa , India , South America , Malaysia , Thailand and China . It thrives in black soil and arid regions. Coriander is rich in various food elements.

Types of Coriander: coriander is broadly divided into two types according to the size of the fruit.

1.      Large seeded (fruited): Large seeded coriander (seed diameter three to five mm) is grown as a spring crop in northern temperate climates, or as a winter crop in areas with a Mediterranean climate. It grows to a height of approximately 0.6 m (two ft.), and has a growing season requirement of approximately 100-110 days.

2.      Small seeded: Small seeded coriander is produced mainly in more moderate temperature zones. It has a longer growing season requirement of approximately 115-120 days. Small seeded coriander is somewhat taller, approximately one meter (three ft.), and contains more essential oil. Immature seedlings of small seeded coriander (cilantro) are harvested as a spicy addition to salads or for flavoring of meats, soups and stews.

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Every one of us wants to look slim and beautiful, but what all you can do to keep your body in shape. Just stop overeating and do regular exercise. Most of us complain about overeating and their efforts to control overeating ends up with depression. Before finding the solution to stop overeating we need to find the scenario that triggers overeating.

Reason of overeating: