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Quinoa - "Mother of All Grains"

Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) is a protein-packed pseudo-grain cultivated by Andean indigenous peoples for over 5,000 years ago. Referred to as "mother of all grains" and held sacred by the Incas, it is said that the first seeds of the Quinoa planting…

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Nopal - Nutritious Prickly Pear

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…

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Ginger - Warm, Aromatic & Healthy

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.…

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Wheatgrass - The Potent, Nutrient-dense Grass

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,…

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Elderberry - Hippocrates 'Medicine Chest'

Elderberry or Sambucus nigra has been used over the centuries as both food and medicine. Historical records dating back to the time of Ancient Egypt have uncovered recipes of Elderberry-based formulations. Hippocrates, "father of medicine"…