why we went 100% plant based and what are the benefits of a plant based diet? read this blog.

more and more people are considering a plant-based diet. but what is it and why are people so excited about it? find out more..!

peanuts, groundnuts, goobers, or monkey nuts are actually legumes. ⁠ ⁠ while real nuts grow on trees, peanuts grow in pods that mature underground; just like the legumes lentils, and peas that grow beneath the surface. ⁠ ⁠ other nut frauds include cashews, walnuts, pistachios, and almonds.

rice in general is divided between two types: african rice and asian rice with african rice being the more flavorful one with a nutty taste and reddish color, whilst asian rice tends to be white to beige or black. wanna know more? read this blog!

although normal-sized tomatoes have first been domesticated by the incas and aztecs in the puebla-veracruz area of mexico hundreds of years ago, for cherry tomatoes it is a slightly different story. wanna know more? read this!!

sweet corn contains a high amount of complex carbohydrates which turn into energy more slowly and sustainably. this makes corn a great addition to your diet if you work out a lot. wanna know more? read this!

Find out why its good to eat more lentils, and what are the best ways to do so.

our green guatemala has both high protein sources lentils and edamame. lentils with 9 g protein per 100 g, and edamame with 11g per 100g. ⁠

Read to find out about the amazing purple cabbage health benefits.

Everything you need to know about the small green soy beans: edamame.

lamb’s lettuce has a soft, nutty flavor and because of its shape it goes well with heavier salad dressings for example with a mix of yoghurt and mayonaise, as the leaves and rosettes hold on to sauces well.

but why is it called lambs lettuce anyway? find out!

chickpeas are a great addition to your diet as their high fibre content helps to keep you satiated. these higher levels of satiety is what makes chickpeas great for people who want to lose weight without feeling hungry. they also have a low gi (glycemic index) which helps stabilize your blood sugar levels and prevent cravings.

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turmeric has become a popular health ingredient for a reason. its active compound curcumin fights inflammation and delivers a high amount of antioxidants. this combination makes turmeric one of the spices to have in your house before winter comes. a hot turmeric drink helps you fight off the yearly cold or flu.

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what we commonly known as ‘ginger’ is actually the root of the ginger plant which looks like a small palm plant. although roots are associated with colder climates much like other root vegetables such as carrots, radish and onions, ginger only grows in very warm climates and is originated in china, india, africa and the caribbean.

every day, from the day that you were born until the day that you die, your body repairs itself. it does so by eliminating old, not properly functioning cells and replacing them with new ones. these new cells are build from what you eat. maybe you know the saying, “you are what you eat.” well, going by this, what you eat on a daily basis actually becomes you.

many of us know that a salad a day is what really keeps the doctor away. still, sticking to a plate of plants for your lunch has a bad image: salad is boring, especially when you eat it every day. and we have to agree with you on this one. having what most people see as the “typical salad” is boring. find out more!

wow! quite a statement there in the title of this article! however, just opening a magazine or health website on the internet kind of suggests that eating carbs is unhealthy. what is true about this? today we will answer the question what carbs are, how they function in the body and whether it is a bad idea to eat them or not.

broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable that belongs to the mustard family. it originated in the eastern mediterranean and asia and was supposedly introduced to england by the italians in the 1700s.

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