WebMD Health News. Nov. 5, 2003 -- Pregnant women can eat soft cheese after all, the FDA says -- that is, only if it's made from pasteurized milk. For years, the federal agency has warned pregnant women to eat hard cheeses only.The reason: Risk of food poisoning from Listeria, a common bug that can be deadly for unborn babies.ebMD Health News. Nov. 5, 2003 -- Pregnant women can eat soft cheese after all, the FDA says -- that is, only if it's made from pasteurized milk. For years, the federal agency has warned pregnant women to eat hard cheeses only.
Papaya originated in the lowland tropics of South America, but today you find papayas growing everywhere in the tropics and subtropics. It often grows wild, and every tropical food garden has several papaya trees. To grow good papayas you need a frost free climate, lots of sunlight, lots of water and very good soil.
How to Grow a Tamarind Tree. Native to tropical Africa, the tamarind tree thrives in warm humid climates. It is grown throughout most of the tropical world for its pods that are filled with a sweet sticky edible substance. In tropical regions, the tamarind tree grows up to 80 feet tall with a graceful spreading canopy. This tree will grow in the southern regions of the United States where temperatures do not frequently drop below 28 F, though growth is usually limited to 25 feet tall.