Nutritional Outlook's Friday Fun Fact (Slideshow)

Fun fact! European mistletoe (Viscum album) associated with Christmas is actually a parasitic plant that is abundant on apple trees, poplars, willows, and deciduous trees such as oaks.

Fun fact! Tamarind pulp is rich in phytonutrients that act as antioxidants, and its phenolic content exceeds avocado, mango, and jackfruit.

Fun fact! Dill has a history of use as a remedy for indigestion and flatulence. Click to read more!

Fun fact! Sweet potatoes may be a crop that is resilient to climate change with recent research indicating that it can grow successfully in high temperature environments.

Fun Fact! Fungi, as organisms, are mostly underground in the form of mycelium. Click here to read more!

Fun fact! Prescribed fires can promote blueberry production because the fires eliminate competing vegetation and remove worn out blueberry bush branches.