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Date
It is a sweet fruit that comes along with a big seed inside. It can also be used as a natural sweetener in various smoothies. They are highly nutritious as eating them reduces cancer risk, helps fight diabetes, aids healthy bowel movements, and prevents microbial infections.
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Dandelion green
It is a green leaf from the wild, which is edible. This leaf is majorly used for making wines and salads. In fact, it can be eaten raw, fried, or breaded. Its major benefit is it helps weight loss, fights inflammation, reduces cholesterol, and lowers blood pressure.
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Dewberry
This fruit looks very similar to a blackberry. Its taste is delightful, and its leaves are used for making herbal tea. It grows along the ground rather than upright and is used to die as well. Dewberries are an excellent source of Vitamin C, K and are a good source of fiber.
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Danish
It is a dessert or breakfast roll filled with fruits or cheese. There are various kinds of Danish pastries that you would found globally as people have their own recipes. But this food item is particularly from Denmark as it is said to be the land of Danish pastries. (See What are some foods that start with the letter E?)
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Donut
It is one of the most popular food items starting from the letter D. Donut is a fried cake that is ring-shaped. People also eat them for breakfast, and some eat them as a dessert. There are various ways and flavours like making them. They can also be covered in icing or filled with custard.
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Dumpling
They are the small strips of dough that are steamed or boiled. This sough can be of rice or flour. You can fill them with anything you like, such as vegetables, cottage cheese, chicken, etc. They are made in various countries in different styles, but they are basically Chinese food, and people relish eating dumplings in Chinese made style.
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Durian
It is a comparatively big fruit that has a strong smell similar to a coconut. It has such a flavour that you would either love it or hate it. You do not find this fruit in every market, but it is used in making many international dishes.
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Dill
It is a herb that is used as a seasoning. It comes from similar family-like celery and parsley. You can find it easily in the market, and you can use it to make chicken or make sauces. It is a rich source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and a good source of fiber.
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Dragon Fruit
It is a popular fruit that people love eating because of its incredible taste and various health benefits. This is a native fruit of Southern Mexico and Central America but is very famous in Honolulu. Dragon fruit helps in strengthening your immune system, lowering blood sugar level, and rich in antioxidants.
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Drumstick
They are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. They have a lot of health benefits such as helps to purify the blood, regulate the blood sugar level, boosts immunity and helps in developing stronger bones.