15 Popular Types of Nuts (Including Pictures)

Types of nuts

Ever wondered which nuts reign supreme in the snack world? This article lists 15 of the most popular types of nuts from around the world with pictures.

Nuts are a key part of many cuisines from around the world. Not only are they a rich source of nutrients, but they also offer a diverse range of flavors and textures.

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12 Popular Types of Melons You Should Try

Types of melons

This guide shares twelve of the most popular types of melons you should try, from the sweet and juicy watermelon to the dry and spongy bitter melon.

When it comes to melons, there are a few fruits that really shine in terms of popularity. But watermelons and cantaloupes aren’t the only options in this category. In fact, they may not even be the best-tasting melons out there.

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10 Tasty Sea Vegetables You Need to Try

Sea vegetables

Ten of my favorite sea vegetables from around the world, each with unique colors, shapes, flavors, and nutritional profiles.

The term sea vegetables includes various edible plants and algae that grow in or near the ocean. While these are less commonly consumed in the West, they are very popular in many Eastern cultures. Not only are these sea veggies typically very nutritious, but they can also add a lot of flavor to any dish.

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What Are Castelvetrano Olives? (Origins, Taste and Nutrition)

What are Castelvetrano olives?

What is the Castelvetrano olive, and where does it originate from? This guide explores the origins, taste, and nutritional benefits of Castelvetrano olives.

Whether you’re an olive enthusiast or simply a curious foodie, you’re in for a real treat. Bite into a Castelvetrano olive, and you’re greeted with a uniquely sweet and buttery burst of flavor. But the Castelvetrano’s smooth, rich taste isn’t its only charm!

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What Are Kalamata Olives? (Origins, Taste, Nutrition and Benefits)

What are Kalamata olives?

What is the Kalamata olive, and where does it originate from? This guide explores the origins, taste, and nutritional benefits of Kalamata olives.

Native to Greece, the Kalamata olive is one of the most popular and healthiest olive varieties in the world. And while they may not be for everyone, I love eating a handful of Kalamata olives as a little snack every now and then.

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How to Cut and Eat a Mangosteen Fruit (Plus Recipe Ideas)

How to cut and eat a mangosteen

What is a mangosteen fruit, and how should we cut and eat it? This guide explains everything you need to know about eating the tasty mangosteen.

Mangosteen, a somewhat mystical fruit for many, is known for its rich flavor and unique appearance. But as delectable as it may be, the art of eating mangosteen isn’t necessarily intuitive to all.

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How to Cut and Eat a Papaya Fruit (Plus Recipe Ideas)

How to eat papaya

What is a papaya fruit, and how should we cut and eat it? This guide explains everything you need to know about eating the delicious papaya.

Papayas are versatile fruits that can be used in their unripe and ripe forms. But before you can dig into this savory or sweet tropical treat, you need to know how to cut it up.

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What Is Egg Fruit (Canistel) and How Do We Eat It?

What is egg fruit (canistel) and how to eat it

What is egg fruit, and how should we cut and eat it? This guide explains everything you need to know about consuming the unique canistel!

While not much to look at, the unassuming canistel has one of the most unique textures and richest flavors in the fruit world. But, since they are rare outside of the tropics, few people know how to enjoy this bright yellow fruit.

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How to Eat a Pomegranate (Plus Recipe Tips)

How to eat a pomegranate

What are pomegranates, and how should we cut and eat them? This guide explains everything you need to know about eating the delicious pomegranate.

Pomegranates are celebrated for their deliciously unique flavor and versatility in recipes. But getting into these leathery fruits and collecting the fleshy seeds from the pithy insides is far from easy. Luckily, there are a few tricks that make cutting and eating fresh pomegranates easier than it looks.

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How to Cut and Eat Breadfruit (Practical Guide)

How to eat breadfruit

What is breadfruit, and how should we cut and eat it? This guide explains everything you need to know about consuming this large fruit.

While not quite as large as durian fruit or jackfruit, breadfruit still tips the scales. Its size, hard rind, and dense flesh make this fruit difficult to work with. But it’s worth it for the unique flavor experience waiting inside.

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What Are Nopales? (History, Origins, Nutrition and Benefits)

What are nopales?

What are nopales? This guide explains the history, origins, nutritional profile, and benefits of nopales, a unique vegetable from the Mexican nopal cactus.

I had never heard of nopales until I discovered this unique vegetable a little while back. And I have become so excited about nopales and the nopal cactus that I now try to eat it regularly.

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How to Prepare and Cook Nopales (Plus Recipe Ideas!)

How to prepare and cook nopales

A step-by-step guide explaining how to clean, prepare, and cook nopales, plus recipe ideas for this unique cactus vegetable.

Ever wondered how to eat those weird cactus paddles you may have come across in your local grocery store? Well, preparing and eating this nutritious Mexican vegetable is easier than you may think.

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How to Eat Noni Fruit (Plus Practical Tips)

How to eat noni fruit

What is noni, and how should we cut, prepare, and eat this unique fruit? This guide explains everything we need to know about the smelly noni.

Strange looking, stranger tasting, and even stranger smelling; the noni fruit is unlike any other fruit you’ll likely ever come across. But what makes it so unique doesn’t stop there.

When under-ripe, nonis are hard like a potato. Once ripe, they turn translucent and gelatinous. Because of this, most people unfamiliar with this fruit have no idea how they’re supposed to cut and eat noni.

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How to Cut and Eat a Durian Fruit (Plus Recipe Tips)

How to cut and eat durian

What is the durian fruit, and how should we cut, prepare, and eat it? This guide explains everything we need to know about eating this unique fruit.

Fruits are rarely the source of contentious debate, but the durian has caused numerous heated arguments in its time. While this strange fruit is loved by millions, it is also outlawed on most forms of public transportation in Asia.

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How to Cut and Eat a Guava Fruit (Plus Recipe Ideas)

How to cut and eat a guava fruit

What is guava, and how should we cut, prepare, and eat it? This guide explains everything we need to know about this unique fruit!

Guava is a popular fruit throughout the world. Despite this, many people have never experienced this fruit in its whole, fresh form. And even those that have, probably haven’t experienced the many varieties of guava that exist.

With this in mind, it’s no surprise many people don’t know how to cut and eat a guava fruit.

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7 Top Rated Single Serve Blenders for Smoothies on the Go

Top rated single serve blenders

Reviews of seven of the best single-serve personal blenders, based on size, performance, manufacturer, accessories, price, and more.

Single-serve blenders are the perfect solution for those who want to prepare easy smoothies on the go and don’t want to invest in a larger, more expensive blender with too many unnecessary features.

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7 Top Rated High-End Blenders (2024 Guide)

Best high-end blenders

Reviews of seven of the best high-powered blenders available today, considering motor, container size, brand, consumer reviews, price, and more.

Blenders have become common household kitchen essentials in recent times, as blending fruits and vegetables is an easy and simple way to consume essential nutrients without having to spend hours in the kitchen.

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How to Eat Black Sapote Fruit (Plus Recipe Ideas)

How to eat black sapote fruit

What is black sapote, and how should we cut, prepare, and eat it? This guide explains everything you need to know about this unique fruit!

Black sapote is a strange little fruit that requires a lot of patience and great timing to enjoy. If you cut into one too early, you’ll be sadly disappointed (and a little puckered). But if you wait for these tropical delicacies to ripen, you won’t be disappointed.

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How to Eat Buddha’s Hand (Fingered Citron Fruit)

How to eat Buddha's hand

What is Buddha’s hand, and how should we prepare and eat it? This guide explains everything we can do with this unique citrus fruit.

There truly is no more unique-looking fruit in the world than Buddha’s hand citron. Not only does this squid-like citrus look different from every other fruit, but no individual Buddha’s hand looks the same as the next.

With a shape like nothing else, many wonder, how on earth are you supposed to cut and eat this fruit? Luckily, it’s not nearly as hard as it looks.

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