Pumpkin seeds
A symbol of autumn, the tear-drop shaped pumpkin seed is native to Mexico where it has been a staple food for many centuries. Also called ‘pepitas’ by the Mexicans, pumpkin seeds are found across...
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Shallots have a slightly richer and subtle flavour than onions and are used preferentially in French cuisine. Originating from the village of Ashkelon in Palestine, these are native to the...
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Evidence of soybeans have been discovered in China dating back to before the invention of written records. According to Ancient Chinese legend. the great Emperor Shennong declared soybeans as one of...
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Strawberries were grown wild in Italy as far back as 234 B.C, and have been referenced in Roman literature for their medicinal uses. In the 14th century Charles V—France’s king—had 1,200 strawberry...
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Extracted from the striking, yellow sunflower, sunflower seeds are native to North America. The American North Indian tribes were greatly fond of sunflower seeds and ground them up to make flour for...
View ArticleVitamin A
Vitamin A is a collective term given to a group of organic compounds that includes retinol, retinal and retinoic acid as well as several form of carotenoids. The two main form of vitamin A found in...
View ArticleVitamin B1
Thiamine—or vitamin B1—is a water-soluble compound required for carbohydrate metabolism in humans. It functions as a co-enzyme that is required for the series of biochemical reactions needed to convert...
View ArticleVitamin B12
Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble compound, essential for the production of red blood cells in both humans and animals. The various forms of vitamin B12 are called cobalamins, of these, cyanobalamin, are...
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Despite the name, dietary Vitamin D is a fat-soluble hormone essential for the absorption of calcium in our body. The active form of vitamin D is Vitamin D3—derived from cholesterol. Vitamin D is...
View ArticleVitamin K2
Vitamin K2 is a fat-soluble vitamin that is part of essential for managing calcium disposition in the body. There are two forms of vitamin K are vitamin K1 and K2, vitamin K1’s main function is in...
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