Banana flour is sometimes called green banana flour and is a grain-free alternative flour. Its main benefits are that it contains no gluten but is full of resistant starch. Resistant starch is starch that your body cannot digest, which means …
Kokum is a relative of mangosteen that is used as a souring agent in some parts of India. The outer skin of the fruit is used in Konkani recipes as well as in Assamese cuisine. The skin is dried, which …
Salsify is an interesting root vegetable if you want to try your hand at old-world cooking. It fell out of favor at the start of the last century but has been used by European cooks more or less continuously for …
Maca is a Peruvian root vegetable with a unique set of characteristics including the fact that it boosts your energy. The tuber is difficult to find outside of South America’s Andes region. The dried and powdered version is far more …
Elderberries are a popular foraged berry that is often used to make jams, pies and wine. Elderberry juice sometimes shows up in cocktails as well. The problem with this berry is that it is not always easy to find and …
Spirulina is an ancient Chadian and Aztec food that also happens to be very nutrient-dense. It consists of blue-green algae that grow in freshwater. While it does provide a rare combination of nutrients, there are alternatives that you can try …
Witch hazel is best known for its topical applications but it does also have some internal ones. When it’s consumed internally, witch hazel is usually made into a tea. Among the benefits to be gained from witch hazel tea are …
Aloe vera is a succulent with an array of health benefits and that you can prepare in various ways; however, you won’t always have an easy time finding it. If your local grocery store doesn’t stock it, try one of …