Every day I'm traveling while hunting superfoods is incredible. It is! Mud slides, sleepless nights of travel, cell-phone-stealing orangutans, dirt, hustle, and chaos included! Some days, however, are just…legendary. Today in the high altitudes of the Andes, I had the opportunity to meet a true legend...
MACA ROOT (Lipidium Peruvianum) [caption id="attachment_256" align="alignleft" width="300"] Maca drying in the high altitude of Peru.[/caption] What is maca? This powerhouse root (like a potato) from Peru is one of my favorites. It is a natural "wake-up" for your body, among many other benefits. Maca is actually...
Sprouts and microgreens are insanely nutrient-dense superfoods that can be safely, affordably, and easily grown in your own kitchen! Sprouts are full of life and vital nutrition for your body. ...
When you first try ginger, it is sure to give your taste buds a kick: it’s pungent and it lingers, but like many other foods where you initially can’t understand how people could possibly like them (such as hot peppers or mushrooms) it grows on...
What is your favorite Indian dish? No matter which one you choose, there is a high probability it’s a vivid color, which is part of the awesomeness of Indian food. I clearly recall when I was younger and Indian food was making its way into...
Amazing! Chia seeds were first cultivated and eaten in central Mexico dating back at least 2000 years ago. Chia seeds were one of the nutritional pillars along with corn, beans, and squash (what is commonly referred to as “the three sisters”). When European colonizers arrived...