Monday Fun Facts on Nutrition – Issue #1
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CLEARWATER, Fla. - Floridant -- Welcome to the first edition of the "Monday Fun Facts on Nutrition" series from Nutrition Breakthroughs. Get ready to be intrigued and inspired by some fascinating and little-known tidbits about the food we eat.

1. Carrots Were Originally Purple

Here's a fun one: the original color of carrots was purple, not orange. Orange carrots were developed by Dutch farmers in the 17th century through selective breeding to honor the House of Orange (the royal family of the Netherlands). Purple carrots are still a popular option and are rich in plant chemicals that are healthy for the heart and act to delay cellular aging.

Reference: Simon, P. W. (2000). Domestication, Historical Development, and Modern Breeding of Carrot. Plant Breeding Reviews, 19, 157-190.

1. Honey Never Spoils

Archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still perfectly edible! Honey's low water content and acidic pH create an inhospitable environment for bacteria, making it one of the few foods that can last indefinitely.

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Reference: Snowdon, J. A., & Cliver, D. O. (1996). Microorganisms in honey. International Journal of Food Microbiology, 31(1-3), 1-26.

1. Tomatoes Were Once Considered Poisonous

Believe it or not, during the 18th century, Europeans considered tomatoes to be poisonous. This was due to their similarity to the deadly belladonna nightshade herbal plant. It wasn't until the late 1700s that tomatoes became a staple in the European diet. Today, they're celebrated for their high vitamin C and lycopene content, a red-colored plant chemical which is good for the heart and can also help to slim the waistline.

References: 1. Rick, C. M. (1980). Tomato. Economic Botany, 34(2), 107-129.
2. A study on tomato juice from the China Medical University in Taiwan.

Fun and Health Go Hand-in-Hand

Join us next week for some more "Monday Fun Facts on Nutrition."  Here's to your good health and well-being.

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