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Why you should grow your own Pomegranate Tree:
The "Fruit of Miracles" in your backyard
Pomegranates aren't just pretty to look at - they're packed with nutrients that make them a true "fruit of miracles". Adding a pomegranate tree to your garden can offer you a bountiful supply of this health-boosting superfruit and bring a bit of Mediterranean charm to your backyard.
Health Boosters in Every Bite
Pomegranates are loaded with antioxidants, vitamins, amino acids, and minerals. These nutrients work wonders for your health, from boosting hemoglobin levels to strengthening your immune system. Here's why this gem of a fruit deserves a spot in your diet (and your garden):
Antioxidant Power: Pomegranates are rich in antioxidants that fight off free radicals - those pesky molecules that can damage cells and lead to various diseases.
Heart Health Hero: They can reduce cholesterol and improve blood flow, lowering your risk of cardiovascular issues. Plus, they're known for increasing hemoglobin!
Blood Sugar Support: Pomegranate helps regulate blood sugar and offers a whole range of benefits, from diuretic and anti-inflammatory effects to even a little pain relief!
Beauty Booster: This fruit has benefits for your teeth, can help prevent hair loss, and even promotes youthful-looking skin.
Seeds of Goodness
Ever thought about tossing those pomegranate seeds? Think again! Eating the seeds can help keep your gut and hormones in check. These tiny bits are packed with oils that do wonders for your skin, blood vessels, and heart.
How often to indulge?
To enjoy the maximum benefits, you can eat one pomegranate daily or drink 300 ml of juice. Try to do this 30-40 minutes before a meal to prepare your stomach for digestion.
So, why not give this "miracle fruit" a home in your garden? You'll have a natural health booster right at your fingertips, ready to add a pop of flavor and color to your meals!
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Top Tropicals is now in Telegram!
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Ackee breakfast scramble: quick-n-fun exotic recipes
Ackee breakfast scramble
- 🔴Saute boiled Akee with onions, tomatoes, and Scotch Bonnet, Wiri Wiri or Biquinho pepper.
- 🔴A Jamaican classic that looks like scrambled eggs but tastes buttery and rich! 🍲
Ackee breakfast scramble recipes
Ingredients
- 2 cups boiled Ackee (Blighia sapida)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1-2 hot peppers (Scotch Bonnet, Wiri Wiri, or Biquinho), sliced
- 1 tbsp oil or butter
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet. Saute onion until soft.
- Add tomatoes and sliced hot peppers, cook for 2 minutes.
- Gently fold in the boiled ackee, stir carefully to avoid breaking it up.
- Season with salt, cook until heated through, then serve warm.
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Curry leaf rice: quick-n-fun exotic recipes
Curry leaf rice
- 🟢Fry curry leaves (Murraya koenigii) with mustard seeds, garlic, and chilies
- 🟢Stir into steamed rice for a fragrant side dish 🍛
🍛 Curry Leaf Rice recipes
Ingredients
- 1 cup steamed rice
- 1 handful fresh curry leaves (Murraya koenigii)
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3-4 dried red chilies
- 1 tbsp oil or ghee
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds until they pop.
- Add garlic, chilies, and curry leaves. Fry until fragrant.
- Stir in steamed rice and mix well.
- Season with salt and serve hot as a fragrant side dish 🍲
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Avocado shrimp boats: Quick-n-Fun exotic recipes
🟢Halve an avocado, scoop out a little extra.- 🟢Fill with sauteed shrimp tossed in garlic-lime butter.
- 🟢Enjoy instant tropical feast!
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Avocado shrimp boats: Quick-n-Fun exotic recipes
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Halve the avocados and scoop out a little extra to make room.
- Sauté shrimp in butter with garlic and lime juice until pink and cooked through.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Fill avocado halves with shrimp mixture.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
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Jackfruit curry quickie: Quick-n-Fun exotic recipes
🟡Saute young Jackfruit chunks with coconut milk, curry paste, and ginger.- 🟡Tastes like pulled chicken curry, but totally plant-based!
🍲 Jackfruit curry exotic recipes
Ingredients
- 2 cups young Jackfruit chunks
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsp curry paste
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
Instructions
- Saute young Jackfruit chunks with curry paste and ginger.
- Add coconut milk and simmer until the Jackfruit is tender.
- Serve hot. Tastes like pulled chicken curry, but completely plant-based!
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Strongylodon macrobotrys - Jade vine
🎥 Strongylodon macrobotrys - Jade vine, the flower you need to see to appreciate! Its beautiful seagreen/turquoise color is beyond description and is the rarest in the world of flowers.
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Dragon fruit coconut parfait: quick-n-fun exotic recipes
Dragon fruit coconut parfait
- 🔵Layer Dragon Fruit cubes with coconut cream and toasted granola.
- 🔵A tropical breakfast that looks neon and tastes fresh!
Dragon fruit coconut parfait recipe
Ingredients
- 1 fresh Dragon Fruit, diced into cubes
- 1 cup coconut cream
- 1/2 cup toasted granola
- Optional: honey or maple syrup for drizzle
Instructions
- Layer Dragon Fruit cubes in a glass or bowl.
- Add a layer of coconut cream, then sprinkle toasted granola.
- Repeat layers until glass is full, finishing with granola on top.
- Serve immediately for a refreshing tropical breakfast or snack.
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Hot Pepper pickles: quick-n-fun exotic recipes
Hot Pepper pickles with hot and spicy pickles - Biquinho and Wiri Wiri peppers
- 🔴If you like hot and spicy pickles - Biquinho and Wiri Wiri peppers (Capsicum) are perfect for new experiments!
- 🔴Pickle whole little peppers in vinegar, garlic, Bay leaves (Laurus nobilis) and sugar.
- 🔴Sweet, tangy, and spicy little bites! Perfect as appetizers, chasers and hot parties! 🔥
Hot Pepper pickles: quick-n-fun exotic recipes
🍲 Ingredients
- 🔴 A mix of Biquinho peppers (Capsicum chinense) and Wiri Wiri peppers (Capsicum frutescens)
- 🔴 Fresh Bay leaves (Laurus nobilis)
- 🔴 Garlic cloves
- 🔴 Vinegar and sugar
- 🔴 Salt to taste
🔥 Instructions
- 🔴 Place whole peppers, garlic, and Bay leaves into sterilized jars.
- 🔴 Boil vinegar with sugar and salt, then pour over the peppers.
- 🔴 Seal and let cool. Store in the refrigerator for a few days before enjoying.
- 🔴 Sweet, tangy, and spicy — perfect for appetizers, chasers, and hot parties!
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