Archives: Glossary Terms

Carrot

A popular root vegetable, slightly sweet and surprisingly low in starch. It…

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3 December 2021

Cashew nuts

Cashews have a deliciously nutty and creamy taste, but that's not the…

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7 December 2021

Cauliflower

The cauliflower is considered one of the healthiest foods and for good…

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7 December 2021

Cayenne pepper

Cayenne pepper: the active ingredient is called capsaicin and it has a…

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3 December 2021

Celeriac

Celeriac is a relatively unknown vegetable, although it is rich in important…

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11 December 2021

Celery

Ancient vegetable and member of the parsley family cultivated for thousands of…

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3 December 2021

Chaga

An adaptogenic and medicinal fungus that grows on trees (not technically a…

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3 December 2021

Ciliegie, mirtilli, more, ribes e fragole

Cherries

Cherries, blueberries, blackberries, currants, and strawberries: great allies for health, wellness, and…

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3 December 2021

Chia Seeds

These small sticky seeds come from a flowering plant of the mint…

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22 November 2021

Chickpeas

Chickpeas are part of the legume family. Chickpeas are rich in protein,…

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7 December 2021

Peperoncini - Foto di Christine Sponchia

Chili Pepper

Chilies are native to the Americas but are now grown all over…

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11 December 2021

Chlorella

The Chlorella is a superfood (rich in healthy nutrients) found in the…

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7 December 2021

Cannella in stick - Foto di Steve Buissinne

Cinnamon

The cinnamon, that delicious spice that evokes memories of grandma's cooking and…

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3 December 2021

Clementine

Clementines were accidentally created by father Clement Rodier who was planting seedlings…

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8 December 2021

Cocoa beans

100% organic (most other cocoa contains harmful mold toxins). Provides mood benefits…

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3 December 2021

Coconut Meat

Rich in lauric acid for immunity and longevity. Healthy saturated fats and…

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3 December 2021

Collagen

Collagen (peptides), or hydrolyzed collagen, is a highly bioavailable, digestible, and cold-water…

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22 November 2021

Coriander

A powerful herb used in Hispanic and Asian cuisine, often called coriander.…

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3 December 2021

Corn

Corn traces its origins back 9,000 years. It was an important aspect…

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10 December 2021

Couscous

The couscous is originally from the Berber tribes of North Africa and…

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9 February 2022

Couscous

The couscous is originally from the Berber tribes of North Africa and…

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9 February 2022

Couscous

The couscous is originally from the Berber tribes of North Africa and…

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9 February 2022

Couscous

The couscous is native to the Berber tribes of North Africa and…

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9 February 2022

Couscous

The couscous is originally from the Berber tribes of North Africa and…

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9 February 2022

Couscous

Couscouscouscous is originally from the Berber tribes of North Africa and has…

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9 February 2022

Crescione (shepherd’s purse)

The watercress is native to Western Asia but is now found in…

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8 December 2021

Cucumber

A fruit crossed as a vegetable, and from the same botanical family…

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3 December 2021

Cumin

The cumin is an ancient seed and spice, mentioned both in the…

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8 December 2021

Curry

Curry: its main ingredient is turmeric. Curry is a blend with high…

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3 December 2021

Palma di datteri - Foto di Anna Sulencka

Dates

Sweet and slightly chewy, the dates are like nature's candies. Produced by…

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8 December 2021

Durian

The name durian comes from the Malay language "duri" meaning thorn and…

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8 December 2021

Edamame

The edamame is a member of the fabaceae, commonly known as the…

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9 December 2021

Eggplant

The eggplant contains a high amount of potassium. Like all vegetables, eggplant…

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3 December 2021

Eggs

Although there are no preset criteria to determine whether a type of…

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12 December 2021

Elderberry

The elderberries are a highly nutritious food containing many beneficial nutrients. Their…

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11 December 2021

Endive

Endive appears in three main varieties: the Belgian endive, the curly endive…

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10 December 2021

Farro

Spelt is an ancient food of the peoples who lived around the Mediterranean…

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10 December 2021

Fava Beans

The fava bean plant originates from the Mediterranean basin with evidence dating…

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10 December 2021

Fennel

Fennel is a Mediterranean plant spread worldwide. It has a light bulb…

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7 December 2021