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Glossary of Foods: Chia Seeds
It has become daily hassle to make sure we are packing our bodies full of the right ingredients. We rely on meat for our protein, whole grains for our fiber, fruits and veggies for our vitamins and,...
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Glossary of Foods: Quinoa
If you’ve been on any website recently, you’ve probably heard of quinoa. Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah), is what’s known as a ‘pseudo-cereal’. It is cooked and eaten like a grain, even though it’s...
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Glossary of Foods: Oregano
Oregano, or “Mountain of Joy” in Greek, is a tasty herb that has been used for thousands of years for culinary and medicinal purposes. Surprisingly, it is actually in the same family as the mint leaf....
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Glossary of Foods: Ginger
Ginger root has a powerful taste that combines a unique blend of sweet and spicy qualities. It has been used in Asian and Indian cultures since ancient times in both culinary dishes and as a powerful...
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Glossary of Foods: Beets
Beets are root vegetables known for their beautiful deep red or purple color. There are also really interesting varieties of beets, including ones that have white with purple rings. How cool! Not only...
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Glossary of Foods: Portobello Mushrooms
Photo Credi: fireuptheoven.wordpress.com Portobello mushrooms have a unique look with their large tan cap, chestnut brown underside, and white stem. They are actually a more matured version of the...
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Glossary of Foods: Garbanzo Beans
maureenabood.com Garbanzo beans are one the most nutritious and fiber filled foods you can put on your plate. Many people like to call these beans chickpeas because they resemble the look of a baby...
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Glossary of Foods: Cinnamon
Cinnamon is the perfect spice to add to your favorite recipes, especially in the fall and winter months. It has quite an interesting history and was a prized possession in many ancient civilizations....
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Glossary of Foods: Coconut Oil
Coconut Oil has been all the rage lately, and for good reason! It’s been used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years and is called the “tree of life” by many Southeast Asian inhabitants. In...
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Glossary of Foods: Almond Milk
Almond milk is a lactose-free, cholesterol-free milk alternative made from soaked, ground almonds. Almond milk has long been used as a cow’s milk substitute for vegans and people sensitive to lactose...
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Glossary of Foods: Artichokes
If you’ve never eaten one before, artichokes may look more like a strange green pinecone to be used as table decoration instead of an edible plant. Commonly served in a creamy dip with spinach,...
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Glossary of Foods: Cucumber
Perhaps cucumbers aren’t high on your list of nutritious, versatile veggies. They’re more of a veggie tray accoutrement instead of the star of a salad. Or you may only use them as your spa day eye...
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Glossary of Foods: Flax Seeds
These little seeds pack a big health punch! Flax seeds are gaining popularity as a superfood and are likely found in all sorts of your go-to food items, such as whole grain bread and granola. But...
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Glossary of Foods: Sriracha
Sriracha is the hottest condiment since ketchup. Literally, it’s hot! If it was possible to compete with ketchup as a cultural icon and a staple in the culinary world, sriracha, or “rooster sauce,” as...
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Glossary of Foods: Spaghetti Squash
Most people are understandably mistrusting of a vegetable moonlighting as a carb. Spaghetti squash looks like spaghetti, but no matter what people say, you don’t trust it to taste anything like...
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Glossary of Foods: Tigernuts
Have you discovered tigernuts yet? This unusual food is gaining momentum in the world of nutrition as an incredibly healthy snack. Tigernuts are erroneously referred to as nuts; they are in fact...
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Glossary of Foods: Pomegranate
Pomegranates are like little fruit treasure boxes of health and nutrition! You may already be familiar with pomegranate juice and other pomegranate flavored foods. Pomegranates are lauded as a...
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Glossary of Foods: Brussels Sprouts
Once upon a time, you may have grouped brussels sprouts into the same category of vegetables as broccoli or spinach: the icky green kind. Yet over the years, you have somehow come around to liking...
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Glossary of Foods: Shallot
You may be familiar with shallots from passing them in the grocery store or seeing shallot on the ingredient list of a fancy recipe. Shallots look like an onion with a papery outer layer and small,...
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Glossary of Foods: Cacao
Chocolate fanatics may already be familiar with cacao, little, crunchy chocolate flavored beans. You can find cacao in granola or even cookies at many grocery stores. The ingredient is widespread in...
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