What is Lotus Root? Lotus flowers greet the day by opening up and then close at night, resting and preparing for a new day. Lotus root, grown mainly in Southern and Eastern Asia, is an aquatic plant that establishes it’s roots in the bottom of rivers, lakes, and streams, … [Read more...]
11 Amazing Health Benefits of Amaranth
On the surface, we know it’s a healthier option to buy whole grain foods such as whole grain pasta or whole grain bread. But do you know what type of grains you’re buying and why it’s so beneficial to your health? One grain to keep on your radar is Amaranth. Amaranth has a … [Read more...]
8 Proven Taro Root Health Benefits
Taro root is a high fiber plant which is often used as a vegetable. It is possibly underappreciated both in terms of its diverse culinary uses and its therapeutic abilities. Out here in South East Asia, taro is an extremely popular ingredient in a wide variety of food … [Read more...]
8 Proven Benefits of Beets
Beets which are commonly known as beetroots in many parts of the world have been eaten for thousands of years. They are an ancient food which originally grew around the coastlines of Africa, Asia and Europe. Although these days, we are more familiar with the red beet, it was … [Read more...]
9 Proven Health Benefits of Dulse
If your experience of seaweed extends no further than miso soup or seaweed salads at the sushi restaurant, you should get to know dulse. This lesser known type of seaweed could soon become more of a staple not only because of its incredible health benefits bit because when it is … [Read more...]