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  • US to import Vietnamese fresh Star Apple fruit
    Star apple fruit is the fifth Vietnamese fruit being exported to the US. The US Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has officially allowed the import of fresh star apple fruit from Việt Nam into the US.
  • Are Cashews Good for You?
    Cashews have a buttery, sweet, and salty taste, an unmistakable shape, and they are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. They grow on cashew nut trees, which are native to subtropical climates.
  • How to Apply Aloe Vera Gel on Your Face
    Many people keep aloe vera plants at home and use the thick, clear gel inside the leaves to help soothe burns and heal wounds. Health-care practitioners use aloe vera to treat skin disorders, wounds, sunburn, radiation burns and dermatitis, according to Deanne Tenney and Rita Elkins, authors of “Aloe Vera.” Regularly applying aloe vera gel to your face can help make your complexion clearer and smoother and reduce inflammation. Many health food stores and pharmacies sell aloe vera gel, but gel extracted from the plant is both fresh and economical.
  • How to Choose a Dragon Fruit
    Dragon fruit, named for its vibrant, spiky skin, is sometimes known as pitaya and is primarily grown in Mexico and Central and South America. Dragon fruit can also be found in Asian countries, such as Thailand and Malaysia and is a staple for Asian-inspired cooking. If you want to experience the sweet, seedy flesh of dragon fruit yourself, your best bet is an Asian market. There, you can examine the fruit to choose one that is ripe and ready for eating.


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