Annatto is derived from the seeds of the achiote tree. Historically, annatto was used as a body paint, a sunscreen and a natural insect repellent. Today, it's o...
Amaranth is a gluten-free grain high in proteins, vitamins and minerals. The Aztecs utilized amaranth as a major staple in their diets. While native to Peru, th...
The wide variety of algal oil health benefits is the reason it is rising in popularity. It is derived directly from algae, and contains DHA, which accounts for ...
There is plenty of truth to the saying, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." Apples are loaded with antioxidants that that help keep the body healthy. They a...
The anasazi bean is a cousin of the pinto bean. It's packed with iron, calcium, potassium and lectin. Lectin has been studied for its powerful anti-tumor, anti-...
Amasai is a fermented, probiotic milk beverage commonly consumed throughout South Africa. Amasai has a similar consistency to kefir. The taste may be described ...
Algae has been used as food and as medicine for centuries. Thanks to its high concentration on vitamins, minerals, antioxidant and proteins, algae is commonly r...
Alfalfa sprouts derive from a germinated alfalfa seed. When the seed germinates, a shoot is created, which is then harvested before the plant fully matures. The...
Adzuki beans are used to make red bean paste, a condiment you may have tried in the past while enjoying Asian cuisine. Thanks to the essential nutrients, vitami...
Tangerine essential oil is yet another oil from a citrus fruit with powerful health benefits. Tangerines are almost identical to mandarin oranges, except they a...
Tagetes essential oil has many incredible healing properties, with a positive effect even more beautiful than the plant it comes from. Tagetes, also called Khak...
Vanilla essential oil is extracted from a resinous substance obtained from fermented vanilla beans, which come from vanilla plants. The plants grow mainly in Me...
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