Bulgur is a cereal food made from the groats of several different wheat species, most often from durum wheat. It is a kind of dried cracked wheat. … Continua leggere
Carob tree or St John’s-bread is a species of flowering evergreen shrub or tree. It is widely cultivated for its edible pods, and as an ornamental … Continua leggere
Tapioca is a starch extracted from cassava root. This species is native to the Northern Region of Brazil, but spread throughout the South American continent. The … Continua leggere
Amaranth has been cultivated as a grain for 8,000 years. It was an important food in the daily diet of the Aztecs, and was used as … Continua leggere
Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate is a salt composed of sodium and bicarbonate ions. Sodium bicarbonate is a white solid that is crystalline but often appears … Continua leggere
Himalayan pink salt: Himalayan salt is rock salt from a mine in the Punjab region of Pakistan. Known as “white gold,” Himalayan Crystal Salt contains … Continua leggere
Buckwheat is a plant cultivated for its grain-like seeds. It was domesticated and first cultivated in inland Southeast Asia, possibly around 6.000 BC, and from there … Continua leggere
Sorghum is a grass species cultivated for its grain, which is used for both animal and human food, and for ethanol production. It originates from Northern … Continua leggere
Flaxseed or also known as linseed is a food and fiber crop that is grown in cooler regions of the world. The earliest evidence of humans … Continua leggere
I have already written a post about coconut and its health benefits. Now this post is about coconut flour, which is a delicious, gluten-free and healthy alternative … Continua leggere
Oats are a hardy cereal grain able to withstand poor soil conditions in which other crops are unable to thrive. Oats provide 389 calories per 100 … Continua leggere
Almond is native to an area stretching from the Northern Indian subcontinent westwards to Syria, Israel, and Turkey. It was spread by humans in ancient times … Continua leggere
One of the lowest calorie and most nutrient-rich foods in the world, wheatgrass has long been revered for its ability to cleanse the body and stimulate … Continua leggere
Although millet is most often associated as the main ingredient in bird seed, it is not just “for the birds.” This ancient grain was cultivated in … Continua leggere
Quinoa dates back to four thousand years ago when the Incas first realized that the seed was fit for human consumption. Quinoa was “the gold of the … Continua leggere
Sesame is a flowering plant which is widely naturalized in tropical regions around the world and is cultivated for its edible seeds, which grow in pods. Sesame seed is one … Continua leggere
Bamboo is a tender, perennially green shoot which is also the fastest growing plant in the world. Bamboos are of notable economic and cultural significance in … Continua leggere
Bananas are one of the most consumed fruits in the world. In Europe generally only the ripe fruit is consumed, while in the banana-growing countries even … Continua leggere
Konjac is a plant found in the warm subtropical and tropical eastern Asia, from Japan and China to Indonesia. Konjac flour or Glucomannan is a natural, odorless … Continua leggere
Arrowroot Powder (sometimes known as Arrowroot Starch) is white and powdery just like corn starch. It is derived from a tropical South American plant and is … Continua leggere
Psyllium husk is a form of fiber made from the Plantago ovata plant, specifically from the husks of the plant’s seed. It is a natural source of soluble … Continua leggere
The next group of the sugar substitutes that I want to talk about are the plant based syrups. Syrups are commonly used as vegan alternatives to honey … Continua leggere
Have you seen my post about coconut? This fruit is used for so many things! Today I want to talk about coconut sugar, which is frequently … Continua leggere
I had a post recently about sugar substitutes, where I gave some ideas how to substitute white, refined sugar. I would like to continue the topic … Continua leggere
Fruit has been recognized as a good source of vitamins and minerals, and for their role in preventing vitamin C and vitamin A deficiencies. People who … Continua leggere
Coconut is part of the daily life of many people, as every part of it can be used for something. It is different from any other … Continua leggere
“If it tastes good, it’s bad for you” – says the proverb. We already discussed, that it is totally not true for the coffee, but what … Continua leggere
January…New Year…New resolutions…New challenges…New lifestyle… I wish you all a healthy, happy and successful 2016! In this post I would like to summarize the difficulties … Continua leggere
How do you feel after Christmas? Have you eaten a lot? This is usual in the holiday season, during family gatherings everybody brings some food and … Continua leggere
Plant-based milk is a generic term for beverages like milk that come from plants, grains, legumes, nuts and seeds. These are an ideal choice for those … Continua leggere
Caffè is the Italian word for coffee and probably originates from “Kaffa”, the region in Ethiopia where coffee comes from. Whether it is an espresso, a … Continua leggere
Poppyseed is a great ingredient! It has a really great effect on your general health, and especially for your immune system, and has a great taste … Continua leggere
In Hungary there is a saying: “Who plants a walnut tree has confidence in the future.” When you plant a walnut tree, it is a long … Continua leggere
As a continuation of my previous post from last week, I will talk about fat again. Let’s see which ones are good to be used for … Continua leggere
When we talk about health probably fat gets the most criticism. There is a lot of discussion about which one is healthy, which one is harmful … Continua leggere
Star anise: Star anise is the star-shaped fruit of an evergreen Illicium verum plant in southern China. It has a licorice-, or anise-like flavor. Traditionally used … Continua leggere
Cinnamon: Although available throughout the year, the fragrant, sweet and warm taste of cinnamon is a perfect spice to use during the winter months. Cinnamon … Continua leggere
We are close to the end of November but I’m still in the mood of pumpkin. I already posted a pumpkin soup recipe and on Thursday I … Continua leggere
For a healthy lifestyle you need not only a balanced diet but also a proper amount of physical exercise. So the secret for your health promotion … Continua leggere
D comes right after C, and not just in the alphabet, but often in the list of important vitamins as well. Vitamin D is actually not … Continua leggere
As the weather starts to cool we usually forget to eat enough fresh vegetables. Don’t do that! These are one of the best sources of vitamins. … Continua leggere
Autumn is all around… with its colors, smells, weather, fruits and veggies… it’s a great time to fill up our body with vitamins for the winter … Continua leggere
Do you gain weight easily? Do you tend to distend your belly? Are you depressed, nervous or tired? Don’t you feel good in your body? … Continua leggere
I think a lot of people are sceptic and think that changing their lifestyle is expensive and requires you to give up your favourite food, or … Continua leggere
