Lentils might be tiny, but never let their size fool you. They are packed with numerous nutrients, starting from gut-friendly fiber to immune-boosting zinc. They are also considered as the essential ingredients in plant-based meals due to their texture and versality. Besides, lentils are also affordable and cook quickly. Lentils are the edible seeds of […]
Category: Vegetables
Kombu, which is a kelp, is an edible sea vegetable belonging to a group of brown seaweeds. You might know dashi, a Japanese soup stock that has a delicate umami flavor. Dashi is made from kombu seaweed. No wonder, kombu is listed as one of the three most varieties of seaweed which grow in Japan […]
Cabbage belongs to the same group as broccoli, cauliflower and kale. Those kinds of vegetables belong to the brassica genus. Chinese cabbage is packed with a lot of nutrients while being low in calories. There are some studies which show that eating cabbage is effective to reduce inflammation and protect the immune system. Furthermore, it […]
Do you know that every single part of pumpkin plant are giving different health benefits? Yes, all of them, including the seeds, fruits, leaves and stems. All of them are edible and beneficial for your health. People commonly use pumpkin leaf along with some other green leafy vegetables as the main course savory dish. Health […]
Garden egg leaf juice contains a rich concentration of minerals, vitamins and antioxidants. No wonder, its juice is believed to bring a lot of fascinating health benefits to our body. You can just simply squeeze the juice out of it in order to get the most out of it. Garden egg leaf or African eggplant […]
Bitter leaf is a common leaf in Africa which is used for cooking various dishes and delicacies. However, not everyone is aware of its health benefits, especially the one which is obtained from the bitter leaf juice. Drinking bitter leaf juice might not sound pleasant and be the fun thing to do, however, it gives […]
Papaya was known as the fruit of the angels by Christopher Columbus. It comes from a North American tree which has purple flowers and edible yellow fruit. Not only the fruits that have good benefits for our health, almost all parts of papaya tree are beneficial too, including the leaf. You can get to know […]
Maca is a plant which some populations in Peru have used for over thousands of years both as food and medicine. However, in the last few decades, maca has grown in some places around the world and been popular as a natural health remedy for certain health issues, including infertility. Maca root plant can be […]
Arugula microgreens are very popular nowadays due to their high nutrient content. They are rich in vitamins and have a spicy-bitter taste. No wonder, they work really well with any dishes. Arugula microgreens can be enjoyed without cooking or simply added to your salads and sandwiches. Enjoy them with other vegetables too, such as lettuces. […]
Malabar spinach is known to have a lot of health benefits. Also known as Basella Alba, Malabar spinach is rich in antioxidant properties and contains a lot of vitamins and minerals. It contains vitamin C, A, calcium and iron. Not only containing a lot of vitamins and minerals, Malabar spinach is also low in calories, […]