The Yacón is a plant traditionally grown in the Northern and Central Andes from Ecuador to Argentina for its crisp, sweet-tasting tuberous roots. The texture and flavor are very similar to jica..
One of the few foods to contain Omega-7 fatty acids, Sea-buckthorn berries are grown widely throughout Tibet, China other mainland regions of Asia, sea-buckthorn is an herbal remedy reputedly used ove..
Lima beans are a protein and fiber rich bean with a starchy, potato-like taste and a grainy, yet slightly buttery, texture. They are an ancient bean that have been cultivated in Peru for over 7000 yea..
Khorasan wheat is an ancient grain type. This grain is two times larger than modern-day wheat and is known for its rich nutty flavor. Kamut, which comes from the ancient Egyptian word for “wheat..
Native to North America and used by Native Americans as a high energy food source, sunflower seeds have been culivated for over 5000 years. Packed with nutrients, the sunflower seed is actually t..
Alfalfa is a legume and a member of the pea family. It can be planted virtually anywhere in the world, at any time of the year, regardless of temperature and climate and can be harvested in just 7 day..
Purslane, also called pusley, pigweed, or verdolaga, is a soft, succulent flowering plant which usually grows from mid-summer to fall. This herbaceous leafy vegetable is a rich source of omega-3 fatty..
Even though it is called Black salt or Kala Namak, this rock salt has a pinkish or puple color when ground. Also known as kala namak, kala loon, or black Indian salt, is a salty and pungent smelling c..
Date sugar is a type of sugar found most commonly in natural food stores. Less processed than conventional table sugar, it is made from dried dates and adds a rich sweetness to recipes, although it wi..
Sardines, or pilchards, are small, oily fish related to herrings. The term sardine was first used in English during the early 15th century, and may come from the Mediterranean island of Sardinia, arou..
The most expensive beef in the world, Kobe beef refers to cuts of beef from the black Tajima-ushi breed of Wagyu cattle, raised according to strict tradition in Hyogo Prefecture in Japan. The meat is ..
Eggs are an extremely healthy source of high quality protein and critical vitamins D and K. Organic eggs are eggs produced by poultry that are fed organic feed. Laying hens must have access to the out..
