Archives: Glossary Terms

Dadi di Acai

Acai Berries

From the acai palm found in Central and South America, the acai…

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Agave - Foto di Rabe

Agave

Agaves, depending on the conditions and species, can live up to 50…

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Almond Milk (Vanilla)

Homemade vegan, dairy-free "milk" made with organic almonds soaked in alkaline R/O…

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Farina di mandorle e Mandorle

Almonds

Almonds help fight constipation. Rich in potassium, magnesium, iron, calcium, and phosphorus.…

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Pianta di Aloe Vera - Foto di Sandeep Handa

Aloe (Vera)

Medicinal food historically proven to be found inside the leaves of the…

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Amaranto

Amaranth

Amaranth is a seed that has been part of the Aztec diet…

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Annurca apple

The Annurca apple is a fruit that contains a concentration of vitamins…

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Aceto di mele

Apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is an ancient remedy and a fermented food full…

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Mele

Apples

There is an adage that "an apple a day keeps the doctor…

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Albicocche

Apricots

Apricot derives from "albercocco" and is a fruit related to cherry, plum,…

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Carciofi - Foto di Matthias Böckel

Artichokes

The artichoke has origins in the Mediterranean basin. It is a member…

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Rucola

Arugula

Arugula is a Eurasian cruciferous plant related to cauliflower, kale, and mustard.…

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Asparagi - Foto di Couleur

Asparagus

Asparagus asparagus have a remarkable nutritional value. Eating asparagus during their season…

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Frutto di Avocado

Avocado

It is a creamy and dreamy fruit shaped like a pear with…

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Banane - Foto di Steve Buissinne

Banana

Bananas provide vitamins B6, C, potassium, manganese, magnesium, and copper. They are…

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Orzo - Foto di Manfred Richter

Barley

Archaeologists have discovered that wild barley originates from what is called the…

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Basilico

Basil

Although basil is primarily known as a flavor enhancer, growing research indicates…

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Varietà di fagioli

Beans

The bean is considered a superfood: rich in calcium, iron, potassium, and…

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Polline d'api - Foto di congerdesign

Bee pollen

This nutrient, precious since ancient times, is collected by bees when they…

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Barbabietola - Foto di Couleur

Beetroot

Known for their bright red color and bulb-like appearance, beets or beetroot…

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Peperoni

Bell peppers

Peppers are native to Central and South America and have been cultivated…

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Argilla bentonitica

Bentonite clay

Humans have depended on this natural substance throughout existence. It forms when…

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Fagioli neri

Black beans

I black beans are a variety of the common bean native to areas…

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Pepe nero - Foto di Andry Hariana

Black Pepper

Black pepper is native to India and is cultivated for its fruit.…

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Pepe Nero

Black Pepper Oil

Black Pepper Oil is an extract that makes other nutrients more bioavailable,…

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Riso nero

Black rice

The black rice has been known for millennia in China as the…

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Ribes nero

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant is a member of the family of Grossulariaceae, commonly known as…

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Melassa nera

Blackstrap Molasses

The production of molasses developed in India around 500 BC. The Arab…

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Mirtilli

Blueberries

Blueberries (blueberries) are blue-violet berries from shrubs native to North America. Low…

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Boysenberries

Boysenberries

The plants of Boysenberry produce a deep purple berry that grows after…

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Broccoli - Foto di Jai79

Broccoli

Broccoli are members of the cruciferous family, with well-known "cousins" such as…

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Riso integrale

Brown rice

There are more than 8000 varieties of rice, but only a few…

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Grano saraceno

Buckwheat

Buckwheat is first cultivated in Japan around 5000 BC. The plant then…

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Bulgur

Bulgur

The bulgur is processed wheat originating from the Mediterranean and is one…

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Cavoli

Cabbage

The cabbage is a member of the Brassicaceae, commonly known as the…

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Cantalupo - Melone pane

Cantalupo

The cantaloupe is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family, commonly known as…

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Cardamomo

Cardamom

The cardamom is a spice that people have used for centuries both…

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Cardo

Cardoons

Cardoons are native to the Mediterranean region and have been cultivated since…

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Carrube - Foto di Hans Braxmeier

Carob

The carob is a very nutritious legume that can compete with cocoa,…

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