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Açaí es una pequeña baya púrpura, originaria de la región amazónica, con una potente capacidad antioxidante. Esta fruta altamente nutritiva, llena de minerales y fibra, se ha utilizado durante siglos en América del Sur por sus increíbles propiedades y sabor!
Este pequeño pseudocereal ha sido cultivado durante 8000 años y ha jugado un papel central e indispensable en la dieta de civilizaciones antiguas como los incas, mayas y aztecas. Además de ser extremadamente versátil, el amaranto es sin gluten y tiene un alto contenido en proteínas, fibra, micronutrientes y antioxidantes.
Es un alga oscura, muy fino y de sabor suave, presente en la cocina japonesa y generalmente cocinado con verduras. Tiene alto contenido en calcio, yodo, hierro, magnesio y vitamina A, por no hablar de su alto contenido de fibra!
Avellana, fruto de un árbol nativo de Turquía, crece principalmente en el área mediterránea y durante muchos siglos proporciono a las poblaciones que lo valoraron sus grasas saludables, fibras, vitaminas y minerales, promoviendo la salud cardiovascular y ofreciendo, como cabría esperar de una fruta seca tan rica, un refrigerio sabroso y versátil!
Nativas de Oriente Medio, las almendras son en realidad las semillas de la fruta de almendras y son increíblemente ricas en grasas monoinsaturadas, fibra y vitamina E (¡poder antioxidante!), conjugación con un impacto muy positivo en la regulación del colesterol y por lo tanto en la salud de su sistema cardiovascular.
Este pequeño pseudocereal ha sido cultivado durante 8000 años y ha jugado un papel central e indispensable en la dieta de civilizaciones antiguas como los incas, mayas y aztecas. Además de ser extremadamente versátil, el amaranto es sin gluten y tiene un alto contenido en proteínas, fibra, micronutrientes y antioxidantes.
La avena es un cereal altamente nutritivo y saludable, rico en fibra y con la ventaja de estar libre de gluten. Incluirlo en su dieta fortalece la salud de su cuerpo con minerales, vitaminas, antioxidantes y fibra para que pueda proteger su corazón, fortalecer su sistema inmunológico y mantener su sistema digestivo saludable!
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Naturally sweet, bananas are one of the most popular and most widely consumed fruits in the world, originating in Southeast Asia. In addition to its highly appreciated taste and texture, bananas are also recognized for their nutritional value, especially for their potassium and magnesium content, minerals that contribute to healthy muscles and your nervous system.
This nutritious herb comes from the green and young shoots that sprout from barley. Ground into powder, a concentrated source of nutrients, it contains a wide variety of vitamins and minerals for a healthy organism.
Rice protein has a high protein content of vegetable origin, it’s easily digestible and has low allergenic potential. It helps with muscle mass gain and is a great solution for vegan recipes.
Es un fruto del majestuoso árbol baobab africano – el árbol de la vida – cuya pulpa da lugar a un sabroso y cítrico polvo, con un alto contenido de vitamina C. El fantástico perfil nutricional de este superalimento revitaliza y energiza nuestro cuerpo.
Black pepper is the fruit of the homonymous plant, originating in India, used both as a spice for its intense aroma and for its medicinal properties. These come mainly from piperine, an active ingredient of black pepper, a great anti-inflammatory and antibacterial element with an interesting feature: it amplifies the benefits of the seasoned foods.
Like quinoa, buckwheat is a pseudocereal and, as a result, it’s gluten-free. A staple in European and Asian cuisine, its seeds are usually cooked and consumed as any other cereal and, fortunately, offer countless benefits to our body, with fibre and minerals standing out in its nutritional composition!
C
Los cacahuetes, conocidos como frutos secos, es una excelente fuente de energía y contiene proteínas, grasas saludables para su cuerpo y es rico en minerales y vitaminas. Es un componente calórico, pero eso se debe esencialmente al alto contenido de grasa insaturada – buenas grasas para su sistema cardiovascular – por lo que no debe ignorarlos, pero comer con moderación!
¡El cacao es una fruta originaria de Sudamérica y la mayor fuente de antioxidantes que conocemos! El cacao en polvo crudo proviene de un simple procesamiento de semillas de frutas (después de la fermentación y el secado), lo que resulta en un producto nutricionalmente intacto y que trae a su cuerpo inmensa fibra, inmensos minerales y con ellos innumerables beneficios!
Es una pequeña fruta originaria de un arbusto típico amazónico, valorado como superalimento por su enorme cantidad de vitamina C y considerado la fuente más grande en el planeta de este micronutriente!
La canela es una especia que tiene una larga historia de aplicaciones, siendo utilizada durante miles de años en todo el mundo. La canela deriva de la corteza interior del árbol que le da lugar, cuyos aceites esenciales le dan a esta especia su sabor, color y aroma tan característicos y apreciados… y son estos mismos aceites los que ofrecen la mayoría de los beneficios de la canela, a saber, su poder antioxidante, antiinflamatorio, antibacteriano y antidiabético (¡y muchos más!).
Chlorela es la mayor fuente de clorofila del planeta y tiene un poderoso poder desintoxicante. Esta micro algas verdes es de alta densidad nutricional, ofreciendo diversos beneficios a nuestro cuerpo.
El coco rallado se produce a partir de la pulpa de la fruta que simplemente está rallada y deshidratada, sin añadir azúcar (sin embargo, hay productos similares en el mercado que se endulzan, ¡atención!). Es un producto rico en grasas (saludables), como el coco fresco, y con beneficios asociados con la fibra actual y los minerales que lleva, como el manganeso y el cobre.
Cúrcuma es una planta que tiene una larga raíz naranja que se convierte en polvo y se utiliza como una especias medicinales en varios países, especialmente en la India. Sus beneficios son vastos, pero sus propiedades antiinflamatorias y antioxidantes son realmente increíbles!
El psyllium es una fibra soluble que deriva de las semillas de plantago ovata, una planta producida principalmente en la India. Su cáscara se utiliza para formar un polvo con una alta capacidad de absorción y que por lo tanto forman un gel viscoso y fuerte capaz de resistir la digestión en el intestino delgado. Como resultado, ayuda a regular las grasas y azúcares en circulación en la sangre y, principalmente, ayuda a regular el tránsito intestinal y resolver los problemas de estreñimiento.
D
Date is a fruit mostly known in its dry form (which increases the concentration of nutrients) and grown in different tropical regions of the world. Its consumption has been increasing in recent years, specifically as a natural source of sugars and a functional ingredient in many healthy recipes. But dates are more than a source of sugar: this small fruit gives your body fibre, potassium, copper, magnesium and manganese in high amounts!
F
Flax is known to be a powerful plant, full of nutritional properties, cultivated for centuries and included in our diet, always thanks to its benefits to our body. Its seeds stand out among other plants as extremely rich sources of Omega 3, fibre and antioxidants.
G
Ginger is among the most appreciated and healthy spices on the planet. Its root combines different benefits because of the nutritional load and incredible active substances it has and can offer to your body! In alternative medicine it is used to reduce nausea, aid digestion and strengthen the immune system.
Guarana is a Brazilian fruit and one of the biggest sources of caffeine in the world: stimulating and refreshing, it boosts physical and mental aptitudes.
Grated coconut comes from the pulp of the dehydrated and grated fruit, without adding sugar (be careful with similar sweetened products available on the market). It is a product rich in (healthy) fats, just as coconuts in nature. Its benefits come from the fibre and minerals content, including manganese and copper.
H
The hazel originates in Turkey, growing this fruit mostly in the Mediterranean area. It is rich in healthy fats, fibre, vitamins and minerals, promoting cardiovascular health and offering, as you would expect from such a rich nut, a great, tasty snack.
Hemp fibre results from cold processing of whole seeds, by compressing the insoluble fibre inside them. This way, all its micronutrients and Omega 3 acids are preserved. This type of fibre is essential to the proper functioning of the digestive system, contributing to the maintenance of intestinal transit.
Hemp protein is one of the most valuable nutrients in the vegetarian world. This is a complete vegetable protein, integrating all essential amino acids, such as Omega 3, vitamins, minerals and fibre. Thanks to its beneficial properties along with its high digestibility, it is an excellent choice for our body and a sustainable choice for the planet.
Derived from the cannabis sativa plant and, apart from being extremely safe, they are real nutritional pearls, with a high protein content, with all the essential amino acids and high digestibility, rich in fibre and several minerals and vitamins, highly beneficial to our body.
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La linaza es reconocida por ser una poderosa planta llena de propiedades nutricionales, siendo cultivada durante milenios e incorporada en nuestros alimentos, siempre con la convicción de sus beneficios para nuestro organismo. Sus semillas destacan en la naturaleza como fuentes ricas en omega 3, fibra y antioxidantes!
Lucuma es un fruto autóctono del Perú, reconocido como el “oro de los incas”, con un sabor ligeramente a vainilla y con propiedades edulcorantes y emulsionantes, lo que lo convierte en una gran opción para incorporarse a los postres. Además de estas ventajas funcionales, este superalimento es una excelente fuente de betacaroteno, niacina (vitamina B3), hierro, zinc y fibra.
K
Kale, a dark green leaves cabbage, should without a doubt be included in our diet, given its high minerals and vitamins content, essential to our organism, as well as antioxidant properties.
M
Maca is a tuber that grows in the Andean region of Peru, at 3000 m of altitude and has been used and appreciated for ages by locals for its nutritional properties. This powerful superfood, in addition to boosting libido and fertility, also increases energy and improves physical performance.
The Moringa plant originates in India and is known as the magic or miracle tree. For centuries, it has been known to offer natural solutions to various problems, thanks to its incredible nutritional density!
Matcha comes from the camellia sinensis plant, from Japan, and is obtained from unripe green tea leaves. This way, it is a real concentrate of antioxidant nutrients which can at the same time soothe you and give you energy!
O
Oats are a highly nutritious, whole grain nutrient, rich in fibre and gluten-free. Including oats in your diet improves your body’s overall health, and boosts it with minerals, vitamins, antioxidants and fibre. It protects your heart, strengthens your immune system and keeps your digestive system healthy.
P
Pea protein, because it is a vegetable, assumes low allergenic potential, high availability and, in this case, a high degree of digestibility. Gentle texture and neutral flavor, this protein contains the ideal combination of amino acids (Lysine, Arginine, Glutamine and Leucine) especially for muscle growth, making it a fantastic option for vegans.
This known nut is an excellent source of energy. It contains proteins and healthy fats and has a high minerals and vitamins content. This is a caloric nutrient, mainly due to its high content of unsaturated fats, beneficial to your cardiovascular system. Don’t ignore them, but eat with moderation!
Pollen is a natural product collected by bees, from flower to flower. Mixed with bee’s saliva, the tiny particles are transported to the hive. This product is the protein base of bees’ food and includes all amino acids essential to the human organism.
Psyllium is a soluble fibre derived from plantago ovata seeds, a plant cultivated mainly in India. Their husks are ground to a powder with a high absorption capacity and, as a result, they yield a sticky and strong substance, capable of resisting digestion in the small intestine. This way, it helps regulate the blood’s fat and sugar level and greatly improves intestinal transit problems, such as constipation.
R
Raspberry, a berry-like fruit of smooth and sweet taste, has a high flavonoids, vitamin C and in fibre content (powerful antioxidant – excellent protection for the organism).
Reishi mushrooms have been used for hundreds of years in oriental medicine. The word reishi literally means ‘herb of spiritual power’ and has been described as well as ‘mushroom of immortality’. It has a high fibre content, as well as anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a great choice to strengthen your immune system!
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Sunflower seeds, originating in North America, are extremely nutritious, crispy and tasty. They are especially rich in unsaturated fats, important nutrients to our brain and our body’s cells. They also act as antioxidants and protect us by fighting free radicals.
Sesame is a plant originating in Africa and India, grown for over 3 500 years and extremely resistant to adverse weather conditions, which seeds are used in the production of oil. Their seeds have a high content of unsaturated fats and are full of minerals, mainly calcium, copper and manganese, essential for bone formation.
Spirulina, cherished by the Aztecs, is a micro seaweed with a powerful nutritional characteristics, having extraordinary benefits for the body and mind. This superfood, known for its high detox properties, is a complete source of protein, containing all essential amino acids, rich in various vitamins and minerals.
T
Teff es un cereal nativo de Etiopía y por lo tanto considerado un alimento básico indispensable en la comida africana. Los granos son pequeños en tamaño, pero sus beneficios son enormes y extremadamente relevantes para nuestro cuerpo. Además de todos los minerales que tiene, teff es un cereal sin gluten lleno de fibra!
Turmeric is a plant that has a long, orange root which can be grounded into powder and has been used for centuries as a spice and medicinal plant in several countries, especially in India. It has plenty of benefits, including its extraordinary anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
El trigo sarraceno, como la quinua, es un pseudo-cereal y por lo tanto sin gluten. Presentes en la cocina europea y asiática, estas semillas suelen ser cocinadas y consumidas como otro cereal y, por suerte, ofrecen numerosos beneficios a nuestro cuerpo, con un perfil nutricional en el que destacan la fibra y los minerales!
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This nutritious herb comes from the green and young shouts that sprout from wheat (that’s why it’s gluten free!). Ground into powder, a concentrated source of nutrients, it contains a wide variety of vitamins and minerals for the proper functioning of your organism.