Nutrition

Olives truly are filled with so many amazing health

Okra is a very unique and not well-known vegetable in the west. In India, it is known as bhindi.  It is often dismissed because of its sliminess but when prepared well it is delicious. 

Beautiful glossy deep purple eggplant has a unique taste and texture.  The first time I saw one was at a European market shop decades ago. It was so beautiful that I bought one and put it on the counter for a couple of days to enjoy its beauty before finding a recipe.

When tofu in the west became popular, it was believed to be full of health benefits so very good for us.  Later it was reported to be bad for us!  Tofu has had a bad rap because it is made from soy.  If it really isn’t good for us, then why are the Japanese who eat lots of tofu have the highest life expectancy in the world?

Cool fresh peppermint with its stimulating aroma is a popular flavouring for gum, toothpaste, and tea.  Also, it is full of many health benefits from helping with digestion to increasing memory. Did you know it helps keep mosquitos away too?  I always grow mint in my garden for salads, teas, and smoothies.

Brazil nuts are a tasty snack with numerous health benefits. They help lower cholesterol, have anticancer nutrients, improve thyroid function and more.

Small orangey yellow apricots with their velvety skin have a smooth sweet delicious flavor.  They may be small but apricots are packed with essential vitamins and health benefits.

Thick, dark, syrupy, sweet blackstrap molasses is more than something to make candy or cookies with; it has many benefits, from helping prevent cancer to getting rid of grey hair.

Nutritious cauliflower is full of amazing health benefits that help in preventing cancer, protecting the eyes, and even helps with weight loss. It is one of the top 30 powerfood vegetables. This is because it has so many health benefits for the body.

Fancy, tiny pine nuts are delicious with a buttery taste adding a sweet crunch to meals. Sprinkle them on salads, on vegetables and make tasty pesto with them adding nutrition and health benefits to your meal. 

Wild rice is one of the gluten-free superfoods. It is thought to be the most decadent grain with its distinctive, nutty, earthy flavour.

Delicious chickpeas also known as garbanzo beans are full of health benefits are and are a culinary healthy treat! Hummus made from them is delicious. 

Pomegranates are a tasty delight!  Research has shown that they can help with a high blood pressure, cancer, helps with memory and even is an aphrodisiac.

Nutritious hazelnuts are uniquely delicious with many health benefits from being helpful for the heart, lowering diabetes risk and helping with weight loss.

Modern research has proven that sage does boost our

Cantaloupes are a delicious, juicy fruit!  Get the health

Sweet juicy grapes are delicious and has been found to help keep our heart strong, improve our memory, and have an ingredient for the ‘fountain of youth’.

Beautiful Swiss chard with its deep green, red, purple, and yellow leaves and bright colored juicy stalks is one of the most nutritious superfood vegetables.