The potato is a starchy food, a tuber of the plant Solanum tuberosum, and is a root vegetable native to the Americas. The plant is a perennial in the nightshade family Solanaceae.
Potatoes were introduced to Europe from the Americas by the Spanish in the second half of the 16th century. Today they are a staple food in many parts of the world and an integral part of much of the world's food supply. As of 2014, potatoes were the world's fourth-largest food crop after maize (corn), wheat, and rice.
Following millennia of selective breeding, there are now over 5,000 different types of potatoes. Over 99% of potatoes presently cultivated worldwide descend from varieties that originated in the lowlands of south-central Chile.
Bombay onion is known for its sharp flavor and have origins in mostly around Mumbai/Nashik area in India. Bombay onions are known to have have high levels of antioxidants and phenols. They have an earthy, strong taste and are perfect for thick, rich, distinctive sauces to dishes of Indian and other cuisines.
White onion or Allium cepa are a cultivar of dry onion which have a distinct light and mild flavour profile. Much like red onions, they have a high sugar and low sulphur content, and thus have a relatively short shelf life. White onions are used in a variety of dishes, such as those of Mexican and European origin.
Ginger is obtained from a flowering plant originating in Southeast Asia. Including ginger in your diet can have numerous physical and psychological health benefits.
Ginger is among the healthiest (and most delicious) spices on the planet. It belongs to the Zingiberaceae family, and it's closely related to turmeric, cardamom, and galangal.
The rhizome (underground part of the stem) is the part commonly used as a spice. It's often called ginger root or, simply, ginger. Ginger can be used fresh, dried, powdered, or as an oil or juice. It's a very common ingredient in recipes. It's sometimes added to processed foods and cosmetics.
Ginger increases serotonin and dopamine levels. This can reduce inflammation, which may cause depression. It could also provide benefits for anxiety, depression, dementia, Alzheimer's disease and post-traumatic stress disorder. Ease stomach pains: Ginger can treat nausea and motion sickness.
Garlic (Allium sativum) is an herb related to onion, leeks, and chives. It is commonly used for conditions related to the heart and blood system. Garlic produces a chemical called allicin. This is what seems to make garlic work for certain conditions. Allicin also makes garlic smell.
Despite the smell it is a major part of cooking all over the world because it adds such intense flavor that cannot be obtained without its addition.
People commonly use garlic for high blood pressure, high levels of cholesterol or other fats in the blood, and hardening of the arteries. It is also used for the common cold, osteoarthritis, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. There is also no good evidence to support using garlic for COVID-19.
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