The Goji berry is a tiny, red, teardrop-shaped fruit from the same nightshade family that tomatoes, eggplants and potatoes also belong.
Growing naturally in many parts of Asia, this sweet and slightly sour tasting berry was well-acclaimed in ancient…
Chicory (Cichorium intybus), also known as common Chicory, is a perennial, herbaceous plant belonging to the sunflower and dandelion family. It grows wild on roadsides, pastures and open fields in different parts of Europe and America and is easy to see due…
Cacao seeds, also known as beans, are the source of the well-loved cacao and cocoa powder used worldwide to make chocolate and other famous desserts. While Cacao powder is processed from dried raw beans, cocoa powder is processed from dried, roasted beans. There is archaeological…
Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) is a highly nutritious cruciferous vegetable belonging to the same botanical family as cabbage, cauliflower, kale, Brussel sprouts and arugula. It is, without a doubt, a powerhouse of nutrients which…
Maqui (Aristotelia chilensis) is a deep purple berry native to southern Chile known for its excellent antioxidant properties and an ORAC level that beats most antioxidant-rich botanicals. Invading Europeans in colonial times, documented that…
