Archives: Glossary Terms

Mulberries

Mulberries are the fruits of mulberry trees and are related to figs…

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10 December 2021

Nettles

Nettles are native to Europe, Asia, North Africa, and North America. They…

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11 December 2021

Oats

Oats are rich in fiber and contain a particular type of soluble…

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7 December 2021

Olive Olive Oil

One of the most popular superfoods in the world is olive oil…

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11 December 2021

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Omega 3

Queen Charlotte is 100% Natural Pacific Red Wild Salmon Oil (Sockeye) (not…

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9 May 2022

Onion

Onion: its most abundant active ingredient is allyl propyl disulfide, a sulfur-containing…

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3 December 2021

Oranges and mandarins

Oranges, tangerines, and lemons: are the fruits richest in vitamin C, among…

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3 December 2021

Papaya

Papaya is a tropical fruit rich in antioxidants that can reduce inflammation,…

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11 December 2021

Parsley

Parsley is a flowering plant native to the Mediterranean. The two most…

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11 December 2021

Parsnips

Parsnips belong to the carrot family, which contains ninety-one genera. The Romans…

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11 December 2021

Passionflower

The passionflower produces a beautiful flower that turns into what many call…

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11 December 2021

Peaches

Peaches are considered a superfood if fresh and organic. They are rich…

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7 December 2021

Peanuts

Peanuts (hazelnuts or American peanuts) are a superfood available in many forms…

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7 December 2021

Pear

Pears actually belong to the rose family and are rich in vitamin…

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3 December 2021

Peas

Pea residues were found in Neanderthal teeth dating back about 46,000 years…

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11 December 2021

Peppermint

A pure and organic peppermint extract that provides the most potent compounds…

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3 December 2021

Persimmons

I cpersimmons I am a winter fruit found in most stores. There are…

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8 December 2021

Pineapple

The plant is native to Brazil where it is known as ananas…

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7 December 2021

Pistachios

Pistachios grow on trees that take eight to ten years to mature…

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11 December 2021

Pitanga (Brazilian cherry)

The pitanga, also known as Brazilian cherry o Suriname cherry (Eugenia uniflora)…

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11 December 2021

Pitaya

Also known as dragon fruit, native to Central America. Not only is…

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3 December 2021

Plums

Plums (also called sloes) are the second most cultivated fruit in the…

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11 December 2021

Pomegranate

The pomegranate is a tonic rich in vitamin B, A, C, and…

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3 December 2021

Pomelo

The pomelo is the largest of the citrus fruits. It grows on evergreen…

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11 December 2021

Prickly Pear

In addition to providing minerals and vitamins, the prickly pear supports digestive…

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3 December 2021

Pumpkin

The pumpkin is present in nine species. The familiar orange pumpkin popular…

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12 December 2021

Pumpkin seeds

Pumpkin seeds: high content of iron, zinc and phosphorus. Rich in cucurbitin…

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3 December 2021

Purslane

Purslane is a hardy vegetable that often sprouts in driveways, flower beds,…

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11 December 2021

Quandong

The quandong is a fruit used for thousands of years by Australian…

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11 December 2021

Quinoa

The quinoa originates from the Chile and Peru area and thrives at…

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6 December 2021

Radicchio

In ancient times, the radicchio plant was used as a blood thinner…

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11 December 2021

Radishes

The scientific name of the radish is Raphanus Sativus. Its shape is…

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11 December 2021

Rambutan

The Rambutan is a fruit of a plant native to Malaysia and…

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11 December 2021

Raspberries

Raspberries are good all year round, fresh or frozen. These beautiful gems…

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10 December 2021

Raw Cacao

The cocoa powder or nibs comes from raw cacao beans e unprocessed.…

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22 November 2021

Red cabbage

Red cabbage, also known as purple cabbage, is a cruciferous vegetable delicious…

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7 December 2021

Red rice

Red rice is a whole grain that gets its color from compounds…

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11 December 2021

Reishi

Medicinal mushroom that is one of the oldest remedies in history. Optimizes immune…

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3 December 2021

Rhubarb

Although commonly used as an accompaniment to sweet dishes and desserts, rhubarb…

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11 December 2021