Dragon Fruit
Cultivated in tropical & subtropical regions like Asia, USA, Caribbean, Australia, & Brazil.
Health benefits include
1. Antioxidant-rich
2. Weight loss
3. Anti-cancer properties
4. Gut health
5. Blood sugar control
6. Cardiovascular health
7. Inflammation reduction
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Tall Grass retweeted
One of the best Kidney stones dissolver is the miracle leaves… just boil the leaves for 15mins and take 60mls three times daily🍀…it is called stone dissolver in Indian Ayurveda medicine because of how effective it is in dissolving kidney stones🤝
Every home needs this plant❤️
Gac fruit (Momordica cochinchinensis)
A type of melon native to Asia & Australia. It belongs to #Cucurbitaceae family. The fruit has a round to oblong shape, dark green skin, & small spikes. When ripe, skin turns yellow, orange, or red-orange, & the flesh becomes soft & creamy.
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#Soursop (Annona muricata)
From the #Annonaceae family, it is a tropical fruit native to the S. America. It has a greenish-yellow color, prickly skin, and creamy, white flesh, with a taste often compared to #pineapple or #strawberry...🧵
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The name, soursop is derived from the #Dutch zuurzak which means “sour sack.”
Some of the health benefits of include:
-Suppressing #cancer
-Supporting #eye health
-Relieving #inflammation
-Managing #diabetes
-Promoting the health of #stomach and #digestive tract
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#Secretary bird (Sagittarius serpentarius)
A member of the order #Accipitriformes, & the only species in #Sagittariidae family, it was listed as #Endangered in 2020 by #IUCN. It is a terrestrial bird of prey endemic to sub-#SaharanAfrica, with a height of up to 1.3m (4.3ft).
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Pomegranate fruit
Its antioxidant & anti-inflammatory properties may help protect against:
-Heart disease
-Cancer
-Diabetes
-Alzheimer’s disease
-Parkinson’s disease
May improve:
-Blood lipid profiles
-Blood pressure
-Cardiovascular health
-Digestive health
-Immune function
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KING OF FRUITS!
#Durian is a tropical fruit found in SE Asia. It's famous for its strong aroma, creamy texture, & spiky exterior. The popular varieties include; #Monthong, #D24, & #MusangKing. They are rich in vitamins (B-complex, C), dietary fiber, & healthy fats.
#Nonthaburi
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Varan lizard
The Varan lizard, scientifically known as #VaranusSalvator, is a large species of monitor lizard native to South and Southeast Asia. It is widely considered to be the second-largest lizard species, after the Komodo dragon.
#MonitorLizard #Biodiversity #ReptileLovers
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Physical Characteristics
Elongated head and neck
Muscular body with a long, powerful, laterally compressed tail
Well-developed legs and claws
Adult length ranges from 2-3 meters(6.6-10ft), with some reports of up to 3.5meters(11.5ft)
#ExoticAnimals
#Herpetology #AsianWildlife
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The Varan lizard is not considered to be a threatened species, although its skin is highly valued for the international leather market and it is often harvested from the wild
#WildlifePhotography #SaveWildlife #AquaticLizards
#ReptileFacts
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The #VenusFlytrap (Dionaea muscipula) is a carnivorous plant native to the wetlands of North & South #Carolina. Its distinctive leaves, shaped like hinged jaws, are capable of snapping shut to capture and digest insects.
Credit: Kuttelvaserova Stuchelova/Shutterstock.com
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