​An edible mollusk of warm seas that has a shallow ear-shaped shell lined with beautiful mother-of-pearl and pierced with a line of respiratory holes along the outer edge. Also called ear shell.

Belongs to the the large class Gastropoda including snails, slugs, or whelks; clade Vetietigastropoda (sea snails), genus Haliotis, family Haliotidae.

Abalone has a delicious flavor but must be carefully tenderized. The taste of is similar to scallops and could be completely non-fishy. Varieties include Fresh California red abalone, the smaller green, pink, and black abalone and Australian Abalone (Haliotis Rubra).

Abalone is believed to prevent arthritis, promote healthy eyes, alleviate colds, reduce fluid retention and improve circulation.

juicy and soft cherry-like fruit with a pleasant, tart flavor. Grows on a tropical shrub/small tree in the family Malpighiaceae. Common names include Acerola , Barbados cherry, West Indian cherry and wild crepe myrtle.Acerolla is known for being extremely rich in vitamin C, but it also contains vitamins A, B1, B2, and B3, and antioxidants carotenoids and bioflavonoids. 
Acerola berries could possibly boost immune system and metabolism, be a remedy for diarrhea, anemia, diabetes, dysentery, fever, heart function. Cross-allergies with latex.

fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh. The cultivated apple tree ​Malus domestica, belongs to the Rosaceae (Rose) Family, along with pear and quince.
Note that sweetness/tartness does not correlate with the amount of FODMAPs (fructose sugars). Tart Granny Smith apple, for example, after peeling has slightly more fructose than mildly sweet Jonathan and Pink Lady

A pear-shaped fruit from Persea americana with a rough leathery skin, light-green smooth oily edible flesh, and a large stone. While avocados are technically fruits, they are considered vegetables from a culinary perspective. Also known as Alligator Pear (Avogado pear). In South America, some call it la manzana del invierno, “the apple of the winter.” 
There are dozens of varieties of avocadoes. The rich and creamy Haas variety is most popular in the United States. It's the leading variety of California Avocado. Fuerto, Zutano and Bacon varieties are usually sold during fall and winter months.

Avocado flesh increases absorption of two key carotenoid antioxidants - lycopene and beta-carotene, contains good fats - polyhydroxylated fatty alcohols (PFAs) - with antiinflammatory properties, helps lower the bad cholesterol and supports cardiovascular health, promotes blood sugar regulation and improves skin. It could have side effects if eaten in large amounts or some combinations: for example, avocado oil with vitamin B12 applied to skin to relive psoriasis may cause mild itching. People sensitive to sorbitol or FODMAPs could experience bloating, pain and diarrhea from even small amounts of avocado or guacamole. Avocado seed is extremely bitter due to high concentration of tannins and is toxic to birds because contains persin. According to some sources it contains antioxidants, phosphorus and soluble fiber and might provide health benefits if consumed in small amounts but it's not supposed to be used for human consumption.

Elongated curved fruit with  thick yellowish to reddish or even purple skin and white, aromatic, seedless pulp.  Usually referrs to sweet dessert bananas
Almost all modern cultivated varieties of edible bananas and plantains are descendants of  of two wild, seeded banana species, Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana. Cultivated bananas are almost always seedless (parthenocarpic) and hence sterile, so they are propagated vegetatively. Cultivars derived from Musa acuminata are more likely to be used as dessert bananas, while those derived from Musa balbisiana and hybrids of the two are usually plantains or cooking bananas.

The first meal of the day taken after rising from a night's sleep (after breaking the fasting period of the prior night)),, usually eaten in the early morning.

Eating breakfast does help some people lose weight. It can stave off hunger, and it might prevent random eating later in the day. Yet, skipping breakfast may help some healthy people shed pounds if they don't overeat at lunch and dinner, eating about 400 fewer calories a day. According to 2015 statistics, 44% of Americans eat breakfast every day while 93% of Americans believe breakfast is the most important meal.


A 2016 study from Osaka University of 82,000 men and women found that eating breakfast decreases the risk of having a stroke. In 2015, a study of 5,000 kids (ages 9 to 11) by Cardiff University showed that children are twice as likely to score higher than average grades if they start the day with a healthy breakfast. A study about pregnancy and breakfast from Northwestern University found that women who skipped breakfast were 6% less likely to give birth to boys presumably due to lower levels of glucose in their blood. Teenagers who skip breakfast are significantly more likely to suffer from bad breath than teens who eat breakfast. Eating breakfast also help to reduce cravings for sweets and improves athletic and mental performance.

a cultivated plant with thick green or purple leaves surrounding a spherical heart (or head) of young leaves. The leaves of a head of cabbage are eaten as a vegetable.
Latin name for cabbage - Brassica oleracea - includes several types of cabbage, and also broccoli, cauliflower, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, collard greens, savoy, kohlrabi and kai-lan. Wild cabbage: Brassica oleracea var. oleracea; regular cabbage: Brassica oleracea var. capitata f, alba; savoy cabbage: Brassica oleracea var. capitata f, sabauda; savoy cabbage: Brassica oleracea var. capitata f, sabauda; red cabbage: Brassica oleracea var. capitata f, rubra; cone cabbage: Brassica oleracea var. capitata f, acuta

​a kind of rich, soft, creamy surface-ripened cheese with a whitish rind, originally made from unpasteurized caw's milk near Camembert in Normandy, France. ​

The cheese is made by inoculating warmed milk with mesophilic bacteria, then adding rennet and allowing the mixture to coagulate. 

At the beginning of its ripening (48 hours), Camembert is crumbly and soft and gets creamier over time (usually 2-3 weeks). A genuine Camembert has a delicate salty taste.

Consumption of Camembert cheese increases Lactococcus lactis and Leuconostoc mesenteroides levels in the gut.

Orange colored root vegetable (although purple, red, white, and yellow varieties also exist) with a crisp texture when fresh. The most commonly eaten part of a carrot is a taproot (straight tapering root forming the center from which subsidiary rootlets spring.), although the greens feathery leaves) are sometimes eaten as well. 
Most of the health benefits of carrots can be attributed to their beta carotene, fiber and antioxidant content. Carrots are also rich in vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, vitamin B8, pantothenic acid, folate, potassium, iron, copper, and manganese.