Fruits
Why You Should Soak Mangoes in Water Before Eating Them
Whenever you buy mangoes, soak them in water for half an hour before eating, for five reasons that go beyond washing off dust.
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What to Do to Protect Livestock and Crops From a Cyclone
The Department of Agricultural Extension has listed steps farmers can take to protect crops, fish and livestock from cyclone damage.
Crops
Why Plant Leaves Turn Yellow, and What to Do
Leaves on pot and rooftop garden plants can turn yellow for many reasons, and knowing the cause makes it easy to take the right remedy.
Crops
Fish Diseases and Their Remedies: What Pond Farmers Should Know
The start of the fish-farming season is the time to watch fry and grown fish for disease and treat it at once, with set doses for each problem.
Fruits
How to Pick Ripe, Sweet Litchis
With litchis just reaching the market, a few simple checks of colour, smell, softness and peel help buyers pick ripe, sweet fruit.
Fruits
How to Make Raw Mango Pudding
With raw mangoes plentiful in the market, here is an easy recipe for a tasty raw mango pudding.
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Does Eating a Lot of Watermelon Really Make You Gain Weight?
A nutritionist explains whether watermelon causes weight gain, whether people with diabetes can eat it and how much to eat each day.
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Mango Can Also Make a Soup: Here Is the Recipe
Beyond pickles, drinks and desserts, mango can be turned into a tasty chilled soup with cucumber, coconut and buttermilk.
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Make Mango Murabba With Just a Few Ingredients
With raw mangoes plentiful in the market, this simple recipe turns them into murabba that can be kept for a long time.
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The Health Benefits of Palm Fruit Kernel
The soft kernel of the palm fruit, easy to find in summer, is described as cooling, hydrating and good for digestion, the liver and the skin.
Fruits
A Recipe for Making Kasundi
Homemade kasundi, the mustard relish eaten with sour fruit mashes, is easy to make with mustard seed and a few spices.
Fruits
Which Fruits to Eat to Keep Your Body Cool in the Heat?
In the intense heat, some fruits with cooling properties can help keep the body cool and hydrated.
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Beat the Heat With Aam Panna
Aam panna, made from roasted green mangoes, helps keep the body cool in the heat, and it is easy to make at home.