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…
Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) is a nutritive plant native to the South American Andes which has captured the world's attention due to its many health-benefiting properties. Cultivated in the northern and central Andes for over a thousand years,…
Papaya (Carica papaya) was once called the "fruit of the angels" by Christopher Columbus1. Its beautiful orange color, pleasant taste and a bounty of health benefits have contributed to this fruit's popularity all over the…
