Archives: Glossary Terms

Rutabaga

The rutabaga (also called Swede) is a vegetable that enhances the taste…

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Saha seeds

Sacha Inchi seeds and oil have been used for thousands of years…

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Salicornia

The salicornia is a superfood similar to asparagus that grows along the…

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Salmon

Seafood is rich in healthy proteins that improve heart health, brain function,…

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Sauerkraut

Like kimchi, sauerkraut also requires the use of cabbage. The same word…

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Sea Water

The sea water purified today represents the best substitute for table salt…

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Seaweed

The seaweed are rich in nutrients. They are classified based on color:…

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Seitan

The seitan is made from pure vital wheat gluten. The starch is…

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Sesame Seeds

Sesame seeds: (cooked and toasted, max 3 or 4 tablespoons per day).…

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Soybeans

Soy is an alternative to meat in the vegetarian diet. It is…

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Spinach

Many cuisines, particularly Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Southeast Asian, use spinach because…

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Spirulina

Isolated from blue-green algae, pure spirulina is an algae extract that offers…

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Spring onion

I spring onions are among the spring superfood greens. The heart, bones,…

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Sprouted seeds

Seeds that have been soaked in water to begin the germination process…

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Stevia

The Stevia is a natural zero-calorie sweetener derived from the stevia leaf.…

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Strawberries

Strawberries are rich in vitamin C, potassium, folic acid, and fiber. A…

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Sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds: contain vitamin B12 (rare in the plant world), rich in…

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Sweet potatoes

The  sweet potato  (also called American potato) is native to Central and South…

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Swiss Chard

Swiss chard is said to have been used as food for the…

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Tahini

Tahini is ground sesame seeds: it is a product rich in nutrients…

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Tempeh

When it comes to meat alternatives, it's about stir-fried potatoes with tofu…

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Tofu

Tofu is a popular food derived from soybeans. It is obtained by…

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Tomatoes

Tomatoes (preferably cooked) have the highest content of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant…

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Tuna

Tuna is a sea fish that belongs to the mackerel family. Commonly…

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Turmeric

Member of the ginger family ginger, turmeric is a brightly colored spice…

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Turnips

Turnips have been a staple food since prehistoric times, also used for…

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Umeboshi

The Umeboshi, also called Japanese plum, are sour and salty pickled plums.…

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Vanilla pod

Produced by macerating and percolating vanilla pods in an alcohol and water…

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Walnuts

Walnuts: rich in iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, fluorine, copper, zinc, phosphorus. They…

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Watermelon

Also known as watermelon, the watermelon is a highly appreciated and widespread…

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Wheatgrass

Wheatgrass is an edible that is usually juiced or turned into powder.…

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Wild chicory

Wild chicory (also called dandelion or lion's tooth) is appreciated for its…

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Wild rice

Wild rrice is not exactly rice but the seed of a semi-aquatic…

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Yogurt

It's hard to figure out which yogurt is the best to buy.…

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Zucchini

Zucchini are a summer squash available in various varieties, with colors ranging…

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