Defined “grano de oro” by the ancient Mayan and Inca peoples, it is a superfood from the Andes rich in proteins, dietary fibre, precious minerals and gluten-free. The seed of this plant can come in different types, including black quinoa: rich in antioxidants, with an intense flavour, perfect for salads and first courses, it cooks longer than other varieties. As a whole grain, Quinoa regulates digestion and satisfies.
The Peruvian red maca is used in herbal medicine for its nutritional, tonic, revitalizing qualities against stress and fatigue. It is highly valued for its amino acid content, which is useful for increasing muscle strength and endurance. It is a root also known as Peruvian ginseng. It is proposed as an excellent nutrient for metabolic support. The recommended dosage is 5 grams 1/2 times a day.
Among the red lentils, this variety of Pantelleria type lentils ensures the well-being of the organism with high levels of iron, vitamins, minerals and proteins. As low-fat legumes, they maintain a healthy diet. They promote digestion, as they possess optimal properties for the bacterial flora and intestinal regularity. Their intense flavor is delicious for soups and broths, they cook quickly and can give life to highly digestible first courses and side dishes.
Ingredients: shelled peas Origin: Usa Cooking times: 30 min. / in a pressure cooker 10 min.
Delicate and rich in beneficial nutrients, these beans belong to a medium-sized variety, and remain fairly compact after cooking. For this reason, they create delicious dishes such as soups and first courses, but also just as side dishes with a drizzle of oil. Try them to satisfy the palate but also for their excellent nutritional qualities: high protein, low fat, mineral salts and vitamins.
Ingredients: brown beans Origin: Argentina Cooking times: 60 min . / in a pressure cooker 30 min.
Pecans in shell are delicious fruits and are a food with exceptional nutritional properties of all. It is an alternative to our traditional nuts, such as walnuts, almonds and hazelnuts. It is also a food rich in vitamins, in particular Vitamin E, A, B and C. A complete food therefore, to make a snack or snack.
The black cohosh is a plant native to North America, whose rhizome is useful as a natural remedy, to counteract menopause and menstrual cycle disorders. An excellent rebalancing of the female hormonal system, thanks to estrogen, black cohosh relieves some symptoms related to menopause including hot flashes or hot spots.
Botanical name: black cohosh Ingredients: black cohosh rhizome Origin: Usa
This variety of beans, called Dark Red Kidney, produces a sweet taste, a floury texture, and various substances that are beneficial for our body. They are very rich in proteins, minerals, starches, minerals such as iron, phosphorus, and vitamins B1, B2 and PP. Excellent for recipes of soups, broths, salads, side dishes and for the famous Tex-Mex dishes. For vegetarian cuisine, they lend themselves to creating excellent vegetable meatballs.
Ingredients: dark red beans Origin: Argentina
Soaking: about 10 hours. Cooking time: 60 min. / in a pressure cooker 30 min.
Shelled pistachios are the edible seeds of the pistachio tree (Pistacia vera), deprived of the outer shell to facilitate consumption. They have a deep green color with yellowish hues and a rich, sweet and slightly buttery flavor. Rich in protein, fiber, healthy fats and antioxidants, they are a nutritious and versatile snack, also used in cooking for desserts, creams, pesto and savory dishes.
Blueberry is a beneficial fruit, which can provide numerous antioxidants for the well-being of the body, and to slow down aging by fighting free radicals. Taking blueberries regularly has long-term benefits in terms of energy, memory and body balance.
If you are looking for a natural and exotic sea salt, the Green Salt of Hawaii gives you the typical flavor of the Hawaiian archipelago, which particularly enhances fish dishes. Its green color is due to the extract of bamboo leaves, added to the salt during drying. A combination that gives the salt a unique spicy aroma, and a flavor that veers towards sweet and delicate notes.