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Originally posted by Grampy BobbyI was being kind.
wolfgang, we know it's your world; we're just trying to live in it too. When in doubt, be kind.
My advice to you is when in doubt refrain from posting.
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyProbably everything you mentioned except walnuts although I am not very familiar with walnuts so maybe even them too.
"Most"? Please provide at least a partial list of these [edible/nutritional] products bred by man. Thanks.
Originally posted by twhiteheadAll of these foods are "bred" by human beings?
Probably everything you mentioned except walnuts although I am not very familiar with walnuts so maybe even them too.
The wild tomato was probably a lot smaller than most varieties today and didn't contain 'chambers'. So the supposed similarity to the heart is man made.
And don't get me started on 'red wine'.
Originally posted by SuzianneUnfamiliar with "dragonfruit" [but] I'll gladly try it if it's available in juice form.
What about dragonfruit Bob? What part of the body are they good for?
Originally posted by Grampy Bobby1. Bananas
All of these foods are "bred" by human beings?
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Originally posted by PenguinQuite interesting... thanks. Ever heard of Coconut Water and its health benefits?
Well, I'll give you one. I found this excerpt hilarious:
[i]* Just for JS357: "Eating a Banana will cheer you up and put a smile on your face. This popular fruit contains a protein called tryptophan, when digested it gets converted into a neurotransmitter called serotonin, which is a mood regulating chemical in the brain. Banana can be termed as an antide ...[text shortened]... -the-bedroom/ although the site does not link to anything verifying its claims).
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Originally posted by PenguinGuess it comes down to the definition of "bred".
1. Bananas
2. Red Wine (grapes may be 'natural' but red wine is most certainly not)
3. ...
Pretty much every fruit and veg in the supermarket has been cultivated (bred) by mankind for several hundred, if not thousands, of years. In that time their size, shape, colour, taste and texture have all been subject to artificial selection.
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Originally posted by Grampy BobbyThe health benefits are quite minimal - its mainly water.
Quite interesting... thanks. Ever heard of Coconut Water and its health benefits?
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyEver see a wild carrot Gramps?
Originally posted by Grampy Bobby (OP)
1. Carrot: Eye
Slice a carrot in half crosswise and it's easy to see that the veggie resembles an eye—
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyAnother funny bone coincidence: celery is 95% water.
3. Celery: Bone
Long, lean stalks of celery look just like bones—and they're good for them, too. ".... Another funny bone coincidence: "Bones are 23 percent sodium, and so is celery," reports Avellino.
Originally posted by wolfgang59Yes, wolfgang; I also like tomatoes and red peppers (and they like me).
The health benefits are quite minimal - its mainly water.
There are much 'better' foods; tomatoes are fantastic, red peppers, etc.
Its amazing how many foods are good for us isn't it? 🙄