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.
Centinodia, also known as correggiola, is a medicinal herb known as a natural diuretic and expectorant remedy. For those who want to expel liquids, it acts effectively in cases of urinary retention resulting from irritation of the kidney and bladder. It also promotes the well-being of the respiratory tract, as an herbal tea to free the bronchi and soothe the symptoms of colds.
Cassia ground cinnamon has an intense flavor that goes well with salty foods and flavors meat. In the Middle East it accompanies stews, lamb, goose and duck meat; in Thailand pork and dried fruit; in Morocco it is combined with pigeon pastilla; in Yorkshire it is excellent in braised ham. A pinch of cinnamon is perfect in mashed potatoes, ravioli and pumpkin risotto. It gives a unique aroma to vegetable pies or natural yoghurt.
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.
Orange blossoms can be used alone for a calming herbal tea, or added together with a blend of medicinal herbs, as desired. They possess expectorant properties against colds, thanks to vitamin C, and promote proper digestion. The relaxing characteristics of orange blossom are useful in cases of insomnia, anxiety and stress.
Ingredients: orange blossom Botanical name: Citrus aurantium Origin: Middle East
Chinese five spice powder is a traditional spice blend, used in Chinese cuisine. This mix gives the dishes a light hint of minty taste, which still includes all the five flavors in cooking: sweet, sour, salty, spicy and bitter. A special taste to flavor meat and fish dishes, marinades and exotic sauces.
Ingredients:
star anise, cloves, cinnamon, Sichuan pepper, fennel.
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
The cumin plant, is one of the oldest medicinal plants, it produces seeds that have a spicy flavor and a rich and singular aroma. Some research is also testing its slimming power. The scientists involved compared the effects of using cumin extracts on overweight and blood sugar.
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.
