The strawberry is not a single entitiy. It a widely grown group of plants that are produced as a result of the creation of a hybrid species of the genus Fragaria. The group is collectively known as strawberries.   Strawberries are cultivated worldwide for their fruit, which has a wonderful and characteristic aroma and bright red color with a juicy texture that is often but not always sweet. The garden strawberry was first…

  Prunus avium  Cherry The cherry belongs to the Rosaceae family and is a member of the genus Prunus along with apricots, almonds, peaches and plums. The cherry refers to both the tree and its fleshy fruit. The fruit contain phytochemicals that reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease and other chronic diseases. Cherries are high in antioxidants, including anthocyanins, catechins and melatonin and provide essential vitamins, minerals and dietary…

Food is one of the wonders of the world. The world's collection of plants, fish and animals have been combined in varrying amounts and proportions to provide the fuel and sustenance needed from the dawn of time. These foods make up our diet, the engine that runs the human body.  The diet must provide the three nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins and fat) and a dozen or so required co-factors in adequate…