Nopal (Opuntia ficus-indica) is the Mexican-Spanish name given to an edible cactus known as Prickly Pear. The fleshy Nopal stems called "paddles" and "tuna" have been consumed by indigenous populations in many parts of Central America and Mexico for thousands…
Ginger is a popular ingredient in Asian and Indian cuisine. An aromatic pungent spice, it is commonly used to make tea, ginger ale, and baked favorites like ginger bread and ginger snaps. Dried or crystallized ginger can be used for sweets and confectionery.…
Wheatgrass is young grass grown from the seeds of the common wheat plant, Triticum aestivum. Harvested after 10 to 14 days, it is commonly consumed either as freshly-squeezed juice or in powder form. Wheatgrass is loaded with chlorophyll,…
Best known and used as a culinary spice, Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) has a slightly bitter taste likened to celery, maple syrup or burnt sugar. Although it is used extensively in tonics, spice blends and Indian…
