Superfoods are not new and have actually been around for centuries. Very popular nowadays, superfoods are berries, seeds, fruits, vegetables or even seaweeds that have high levels of health-promoting nutrients. But who are superfoods really? Why are they important, how to eat them, what are their benefits? And above all, how to choose among all the superfoods? The answers to your questions can be found in this complete guide to superfoods.
Superfoods are 100% natural foods with high nutritional value providing numerous health benefits. These nutritional qualities are due to the high quantities of various nutrients that make up the food and allow us to cover our daily needs. Superfoods can thus serve as a basis for a healthy diet or allow us to supplement certain insufficient intakes.
"Let your food be your only medicine" according to Hippocrates; we can say that superfoods are clearly in line with this concept since a good state of health depends primarily on our diet. In order to maintain or even improve our health, we must provide the body with foods with high nutritional value. Superfoods are precisely rich in various nutrients, antioxidants, minerals, vitamins, trace elements, proteins, fatty acids, and active compounds recognized as essential to the proper functioning of our body. This real nutritional cocktail confers health benefits, especially in protecting the cardiovascular system, supporting the digestive or immune system in case of fatigue, cholesterol, diabetes for example. Superfoods also have beneficial effects on well-being, stress, weight loss, libido or even hormonal balance, tone, vitality or beauty thanks to antioxidants fighting against cell aging. Superfoods are therefore a real support in certain temporary or longer-term situations.
In order to eat healthy, with superfoods the least we can say is that we have the choice. The list is quite long but we can divide them into categories to keep it simple. Among the superfoods we therefore count the seeds, Chia, Flax, Hemp recognized for their incredible richness in omega 3 and 6, berries and fruits particularly tasty and composed of vitamins and major antioxidants, plant, herbs, roots such as Maca, Ginger or even Konjac, vegetables and "green" foods very rich in proteins but also in minerals and vitamins such as seaweed, cabbage, and also hive products.
In the family of superfoods, berries and superfruits are known for their rich and natural composition in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, trace elements but also in fiber. These superfruits, with their delicious flavors, are characterized by their healthy and balanced contributions.
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The Goji berry comes from the lyciet (Lycium barbarum), a shrub native to Asia that can grow up to 3 to 5 meters high, of the Solanaceae family. These fruits, which are called Goji berry, have a red-orange color and are harvested from August to October. These berries are then dried in the shade and then in the sun, in order to obtain dried berries on the outside while preserving the smoothness of the pulp.
Benefits of Goji berry
Antioxidant
Prevention of eye disorders
Energizing
Anti-aging
The Goji berry is...
Naturally high in protein and fiber
Tips for use
A handful of goji berries a day allows you to enjoy all their benefits.
Eat them plain as they are, sprinkled or mixed into savory or sweet dishes. They can also be used rehydrated in an infusion or other drink.
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The aronia (Aronia melanocarpa) is a shrub native to North America in the Rosaceae family, growing up to 2.50 meters tall or wide. Its white flowers give way in autumn to fruits, the aronia berries. These berries are round, black and are similar to blackcurrants. Very fragrant and rich in antioxidants, the Aronia berries can be used cooked, in juice or simply raw.
Benefits of Aronia Bay
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Antioxidant
Strengthens the immune system
Promotes digestive comfort
Prevention of eye disorders
Antidiabetic
Aronia Bay is...
Naturally high in fiber
Tips for use
About 15g of berries per day is enough to enjoy all their benefits.
Eat plain or mixed with other dried fruits, in cereals, cakes, cookies or dairy products.
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The cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) comes from a shrub in the Ericaceae family. It blooms pink in the summer and its fruits are dark red, round and more or less large depending on the variety. This small creeping shrub native to North America grows in acid and peaty soils. Also known as cranberry in Quebec, it is often used as juice, jam, sauce or simply dried as a snack. Be careful not to confuse it with the lingonberry, better known in Europe, with smaller berries and less important properties than the cranberry.
Benefits of Cranberry
Protection of the urinary system
Antioxidant
Cranberry is...
Naturally a source of fiber
Tips for use
To reap the benefits of cranberries, it is recommended to consume a handful of dried fruit per day.
Eat plain or mixed with other dried fruits, in cereals, cakes, cookies or dairy products.
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The thorny vine comes from the Vinettier or thorny vine, a thorny shrub of the Berberiaceae family. Can reach up to 3 meters high, the vine grows in Asia but also in central and southern Europe. It breaks down into small oval serrated leaves, clusters of small yellow flowers and the fruits are red berries with a tangy taste.
Benefits of Spruce.
Antioxidant
Favors digestive comfort
Antidiabetic
Beauty: anti-aging, hair growth, improves skin
Protects the osteo-articular system
L'Epine-Vinette is...
Naturally rich in fiber and iron
Tips for use
Eat plain or mixed with other dried fruits, nuts but also in savory or sweet preparations. In salted, it is incorporated in salads, in sauce or with white rice as the Iranian tradition wants. On the sweet side, it can be included in desserts, it combines very well with dark chocolate. It can also be infused.
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Cocoa comes from the cacao tree (Theobroma cacao), a tropical tree that can grow up to 12 meters tall, native to Central America. The species Theobroma cacao, is known to yield beans from which chocolate is derived after drying and roasting. These cocoa beans come directly from the pods which can be two different colors depending on the variety, red if it is the criollo variety or yellow for the forastero variety. It takes about 300 to 600 cocoa beans to obtain a kilo of chocolate!
Benefits of the Cocoa Bean
Participates in mental well-being
Anti-aging
Antioxidant
The Cocoa bean is...
Naturally rich in magnesium
Tips for use
Whole or crushed, eat alone or incorporated into various sweet or savory preparations.
Whole: 2 to 6 beans per day, preferably in the morning for sensitive sleepers.
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White mulberries or mulberries come from the white mulberry tree (Morus alba), a tree in the Moraceae family, native to China and fast growing. The white mulberry owes its name to the color of its buds, its fruits can be of different colors pink, purple, black or white, depending on the variety and have a mild and sweet flavor. The leaves of the white mulberry are the only food of the silkworms, that's why the white mulberries are also called "silkworms". Its late foliage makes it the emblem of wisdom and prudence.
Benefits of Mulberry (White Mulberry)
Energizing
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Strengthening of the immune system
The Mulberry (White Mulberry) is...
Naturally rich in iron and fiber
Tips for use
A handful of Mulberries is all you need to enjoy all their benefits.
Eat them plain or mixed with other dried fruits, in cereals, cakes, cookies or dairy products.
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Blackberries come from the black mulberry tree (Morus nigra), a tree in the Moraceae family and native to western Asia. Black mulberry fruits have a tart flavor and are dark purple to black in color. Be careful not to confuse them with blackberries from the fruit bramble, they will have a blander and sweeter flavor than the bramble fruit, but also a larger and more elongated size.
Benefits of Mulberry (Blackberry)
Energizing
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Strengthening of the immune system
The Mulberry (Blackberry) is...
Naturally rich in iron and fiber
Tips for use
A handful of Mulberries is all you need to enjoy all their benefits.
Eat them plain or mixed with other dried fruits, in cereals, cakes, cookies or dairy products.
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The papaya is the fruit tree cultivated for its fruit, the papaya. The pawpaw is native to Central America, it is also found in Africa under a tropical climate. It is a shrub tree with a thin trunk, about 5 to 7 meters high. All the leaves but also the flowers and the fruits of this tree are gathered in its top. The fruits are grouped in its center, along the trunk.
Benefits of Papaya
Promotes digestive comfort
Prevention of eye disorders
Contributes to weight loss
Antioxidant
The Papaya is...
Naturally rich in fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C in particular.
Tips for use
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Cape gooseberries (Physalis peruviana) are plants native to South America and are members of the Solanaceae family. The fruits are surrounded by an orange-beige, lantern-like membrane. Widely used in dry bouquets, the physalis also called "Inca berry" or "Peruvian cockroach", is a fleshy and juicy fruit. Like many Solanaceae, the physalis is a plant that can be toxic, so avoid eating other parts of the plant and the fruits when they are not completely ripe.
Benefits of Physalis
Promotes digestive comfort
Antioxidant
Anti-inflammatory
The Physalis is...
Naturally high in fiber
Tips for use
One handful of Physalis per day is enough to get all their benefits.
To be eaten plain or mixed with other foods such as fruits, cereals or vegetables. Ideal in your desserts, breakfasts or in your savory dishes.
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The apricot tree is a small fruit tree from 4 to 6 meters high, cultivated for its fruit. Native to the Mediterranean basin, it likes warm climates. Its flowering is early and sensitive to spring frosts. Its fruit, the apricot, is an edible drupe whose skin is velvety and orange-yellow when fresh and brown when dried. At The company of the senses, you will also find vegetable oil made from the cold pressing of the almond contained in the fruit's pit.
Benefits of Apricot
Energizing
Antioxidant
Enhances digestive comfort
Improves physical and/or intellectual performance
The Apricot is...
Naturally high in fiber
Using Tips
A handful of dried apricots is all you need to enjoy all their benefits.
Eat them plain or mixed with other dried fruits, nuts such as almonds, in desserts, cut into pieces in dairy products or even in savory preparations, stuffings or salads.
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The pineapple is a fruit that is found mainly in hot countries where the climate is tropical, especially in South America but also in Africa. Belonging to the bromeliad family, the pineapple plant can reach up to 1m50 in height. At the end of a single stem, the leaves are persistent, long and toothed, similar to the leaves on the top of the fruit. This same fruit is produced only once per plant and grows in its center. It is eaten fresh, raw or cooked, but also as dried fruit or juice.
Benefits of Pineapple
Energizing
Antioxidant
Strengthens the immune system
Contributes to weight loss
Pineapple is...
Naturally high in fiber
Use Tips
Eat as is, as a dessert, as a snack or mixed with other dried fruits, nuts for example. Pineapple can be cut into pieces to enhance your culinary preparations or drinks. It is also possible to soak it or to spray it to find the "fresh" fruit.
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The banana comes from the banana tree, the largest grass in the world because no, contrary to what one might think, the banana tree is not a tree... Belonging to the Musaceae family, it can reach up to 7 meters high thanks to its central stem, robust, which can resemble a trunk. In height develop large leaves that can be up to 3 meters long and in the heart of these leaves will develop flowers but also the famous fruits that interest us so much!
Benefits of Banana
Energizing
Antioxidant
Promotes digestive comfort
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Beauty: anti-aging, hair growth, improves skin
The Banana is...
Naturally high in fiber
Use Tips
Eat plain or mixed with other dried fruits or nuts as a snack or dessert.
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Dates come from the date palm, a large palm tree native to North Africa. Can reach up to 30 meters high, the date palm has leaves called palms of more than 5 meters long. On these palms develop the date, the fleshy and sweet fruit, in the form of bunches. There are different varieties of dates. Among the best known, the Deglet Nour but also the Medjool which are distinguished by their size.
Benefits of Dates
Antioxidant
Strengthens the immune system
Enhances digestive comfort
Energizing
The Date is...
Naturally high in fiber
Tips for use
Eat plain as a snack or mixed with other dried fruits, nuts, in desserts, cut into pieces in dairy or even in savory preparations or pastries.
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Dates come from the date palm, a large palm tree native to North Africa. Can reach up to 30 meters high, the date palm has leaves called palms of more than 5 meters long. On these palms develop the date, the fleshy and sweet fruit, in the form of bunches. There are different varieties of dates. Among the best known, the Deglet Nour but also the Medjool which are distinguished by their size.
Benefits of Dates
Antioxidant
Strengthens the immune system
Enhances digestive comfort
Energizing
The Date is...
Naturally high in fiber
Tips for use
Eat plain as a snack or mixed with other dried fruits, nuts, in desserts, cut into pieces in dairy or even in savory preparations or pastries.
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The fig is the fruit of the tree of the family Moraceae, the fig tree. This tree of 3 to 10 meters in height is especially coveted for its fruit since it can give up to 100 kilos of fresh figs or about 30 kg of dry figs. Note that the varieties of figs are numerous and within these varieties, it is the way they are prepared that gives them different names. For example, the Lerida figs are figs from Turkey flattened by hand, which differ from the Protoben figs with their retracted tail and bulging base.
Benefits of Fig
Promotes digestive comfort
Energizing
Antioxidant
The Fig is...
Naturally high in fiber
Tips for use
Eat plain as a snack or mixed with other dried fruits, nuts, in desserts, cut into pieces in dairy or even in savory preparations or pastries.
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The strawberry plant is a herbaceous plant of the Rosaceae family that is prized for its fruit. Here, we offer wild strawberries from the genus Fragaria vesca giving small and rounded fruits unlike cultivated strawberries that are found in the form of cones. The strawberry is recognizable by its beautiful green toothed leaves and its small white flowers with a yellow heart.
Benefits of Strawberry
Antioxidant
Enhances digestive comfort
Strengthens the immune system
Energizes
Protects the cardiovascular system
Prevents eye disorders
The Strawberry is...
Naturally high in fiber
Use advice
Eat plain as a snack or mixed with other dried fruits, nuts, in desserts, cereals, dairy products or in both sweet (muffins, cakes...) and savory preparations (sauces, salads...).
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Raspberry is a shrub of the Rosaceae family, best known for its delicious edible fruit. Also called Mount Ida Bramble, this small shrub that can reach up to 2 meters high is native to Europe and Asia. It grows in temperate regions, loves undergrowth, and in summer it produces the famous raspberries.
Benefits of Raspberry
Antioxidant
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Favors digestive comfort
Energizing
The Raspberry is...
Naturally high in fiber
Use advice
Eat plain as a snack or mixed with other dried fruits, nuts, in desserts, cereals, dairy products or in both sweet (muffins, cakes...) and savory preparations (sauces, salads...).
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Morello cherry, also known as sour cherry, is a fruit tree of the Rosaceae family that is widely cultivated for its morello cherry fruit. The sour cherry tree is a small tree, about 5 to 8 meters high, native to Europe and Asia, easily recognizable for its beautiful white flowers. In Japan it is used primarily as an ornamental tree. But in Europe it is for its beautiful red and fleshy fruits that it is cultivated.
Benefits of Morello cherry
Protection of the osteo-articular system
Antioxidant
Protection of the cardiovascular system
The Griotte is...
Naturally high in fiber
Use advice
Eat plain as a snack or mixed with other dried fruits, nuts, in desserts, cereals, dairy products or in both sweet (muffins, cakes...) and savory preparations (sauces, salads...).
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The Mango tree is a beautiful fruit tree native to India where it is a true symbol of well-being. It belongs to the Anacardiaceae family, just like the cashew nut or the pistachio. It can reach up to 40 meters in height. It has long leaves with coloring ranging from red to green growing downwards and giving off, after crumpling between the hands, a particular smell of resin. In addition to an abundance of pretty white to orange flowers, the Mango tree offers the famous fruit known to all with a divine taste.
Benefits of Mango
Antioxidant
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Anticholesterol
Promotes digestive comfort
Tips for use
Eat plain as a snack or mixed with other dried fruits, nuts, in desserts, cut into pieces in dairy or even in savory preparations or pastries.
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The blueberry is a shrub of the Ericaceae family producing fruits, these berries of about 1 cm in diameter can be eaten fresh or dried. The blueberry flourishes in Europe but also in Asia. It takes the form of a perennial and creeping plant from 20 to 60 cm and generally grows at rather high altitudes in forests, in mountains.
Benefits of Blueberry
Antioxidant
Prevention of eye disorders
Favors digestive comfort
Improves physical and/or intellectual performance
Antidiabetic
Protects the cardiovascular system
Use advice
Eat plain as a snack or mixed with other dried fruits, nuts, in desserts, cereals, dairy products or in both sweet (muffins, cakes...) and savory preparations (sauces, salads...).
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The coconut palm is a plant belonging to the family of palms found in all humid tropical areas and especially along the coast. It has a leafy crown composed of about thirty green palms measuring 4 to 7 meters long and carries about 200 leaflets on both sides of the rachis. Its trunk has a continuous growth in height. Its fruits (the "coconuts") are located in the armpit of each palm; they produce a pulp which is at the origin of several treats for the taste buds: coconut oil, grated coconut, coconut shavings, there is something for everyone!
Benefits of Coconut
Promotes digestive comfort
Contributes to weight loss
Anticholesterol
Antioxidant
Coconut is...
Naturally high in fiber
Use Tips
Eat plain or mixed with other dried fruits, nuts, in dairy and mueslis. Toasted coconut shavings can also be used in the preparation of desserts.
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The domestic apple tree, or common apple tree, Malus domestica, is a fruit tree of the Rosaceae family to which we owe the famous apple. It is the most cultivated tree in Europe. Like the pear tree, it offers a white-pink bloom and many varieties of fruit.
Benefits of Apple
Antioxidant
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Promotes digestive comfort
Antidiabetic
Contributes to weight loss
Apple is...
Naturally high in fiber
Tips for use
Eat plain as a snack or mixed with other dried fruits, nuts, in desserts, cut into pieces in dairy or even in savory preparations or pastries.
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The pear tree is a well known fruit tree of the Rosaceae family cultivated mainly for its fruit, the pear. The pear tree can reach a height of about fifteen meters and live up to 200 years! After the flowering of pretty white and pink flowers, the fruits are born and are consumed mostly fresh, cooked, in juice or dried.
Benefits of Pear
Protects the cardiovascular system
Promotes digestive comfort
Antioxidant
Pear is...
Naturally high in fiber
Tips for use
Eat plain as a snack or mixed with other dried fruits, nuts, in desserts, cut into pieces in dairy or even in savory preparations or pastries.
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The prune comes from the plum tree, a fruit tree of the genus Prunus which gathers many subspecies, and many cultivars. The most cultivated in Europe is the domestic plum tree, Prunus domestica. 3 to 8 meters high, it blooms in the spring and gives small white flowers. Its fruits, the plums, are more or less spherical in shape and covered with "pruin", a thin waxy film that protects it from external agents. Dried, the plums give birth to prunes, well known for their action on the intestinal transit in particular.
Benefits of Prune
Antioxidant
Promotes digestive comfort, laxative
Anticholesterol
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Energizing
Prune is...
Naturally high in fiber
Use Tips
Eat plain as a snack or mixed with other dried fruits, nuts, in desserts, cut into pieces in dairy or even in savory preparations or pastries.
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The raisins come from the vine Vitis vinifera. The vine is a climbing shrub whose stems can reach 6 meters long. It is mainly cultivated for its fruits. In the case of Sultanas, the cultivation is mainly done in Turkey. The Sultana variety is light in color, sun-dried for a week and has a slightly sweet taste.
Benefits of Grapes
Antioxidant
Energizing
Promotes digestive comfort
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Anticholesterol
Improves physical and/or intellectual performance
Prevention of eye disorders
Grapes are...
Naturally high in fiber
Use advice
Eat plain as a snack or mixed with other dried fruits, nuts, in desserts, cereals, dairy products or in both sweet (muffins, cakes...) and savory preparations (sauces, salads...).
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The raisins come from the vine Vitis vinifera. The vine is a climbing shrub whose stems can reach 6 meters long. It is mainly cultivated for its fruit. In the case of Thompson grapes, the cultivation is mainly done in Turkey. The Thompson variety is dark in color, sun-dried for two weeks and has a rather caramelized taste.
Benefits of Grapes
Antioxidant
Energizing
Promotes digestive comfort
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Anticholesterol
Improves physical and/or intellectual performance
Prevention of eye disorders
Grapes are...
Naturally high in fiber
Use advice
Eat plain as a snack or mixed with other dried fruits, nuts, in desserts, cereals, dairy products or in both sweet (muffins, cakes...) and savory preparations (sauces, salads...).
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Green grapes originate from China and are grown in the Turfan Valley on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert. Like all raisins, they come from the Vitis vinifera vine and it is its drying method that differentiates it from other types of grapes. It is picked when ripe and slowly dried in the shade. The vine is a climbing shrub whose stems can reach 6 meters long. The vine is mainly cultivated for its fruit.
Benefits of Grapes
Antioxidant
Energizing
Promotes digestive comfort
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Anticholesterol
Improves physical and/or intellectual performance
Prevention of eye disorders
Grapes are...
Naturally high in fiber
Use advice
Eat plain as a snack or mixed with other dried fruits, nuts, in desserts, cereals, dairy products or in both sweet (muffins, cakes...) and savory preparations (sauces, salads...).
Nuts are particularly well known and appreciated for their richness in essential fatty acids, especially omega 3 and 6. They contribute to a healthy and balanced diet by providing vitality and energy to the body. They are also very tasty and can easily be added to many recipes.
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Almonds come from the almond tree Prunus dulcis (syn. Prunus amygdalus), a fruit tree with nuts belonging to the Rosaceae family. This tree is found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain, but its cultivation has also spread to other arid regions of the world. The almond tree is a tree that can reach 12 meters high and whose life span can extend to 100 years. Its fruits contain the famous almonds that we love to taste for their richness in vegetable proteins and their energizing effect.
Benefits of Almonds
Energizing
Anticholesterol
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Contributes to weight loss
Antioxidant
Strengthens the immune system
Favors digestive comfort
Improves physical and/or intellectual performance
The Almond is...
Naturally rich in protein, fiber, minerals and vitamins
Tips for use
A handful of almonds a day is enough to enjoy all their benefits. They can be eaten plain or mixed with other nuts or dried fruits. They are ideal in sweet preparations, dairy products or even in savory preparations, in association with broccoli or other vegetables for example.
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The peanut is the fruit of the peanut, an annual plant of about 20 cm to 1 m in height that is found throughout the world, in South America, but also in Asia and Africa. The peanut belongs to the Fabaceae or Leguminosae family. Small green leaves and pretty little yellow flowers appear from May to July. The peanut is also called ground pistachio, ground pea and pinot in Canada. Earthy because the fruit actually develops underground in the form of shells a few cm long. The shells usually contain one to several peanuts.
Benefits of Peanuts
Antioxidant
Contributes to weight loss
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Anticholesterol
Favors digestive comfort
Antidiabetic
The Peanut is...
Naturally rich in fiber, protein
Tips for use
Peanuts to be shelled and enjoyed as an aperitif for example. Unsalted peanuts can also be incorporated into sweet or even salty culinary preparations.
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The hazelnut tree is a clump-shaped forest shrub, widespread in Europe. It is composed of several thin trunks, and grows up to 3 or 4 meters high. Its male flowers are scattered in spikes while its female flowers are erect. It is a self-sterile tree, which requires the presence of other hazel trees around it to ensure the fertilization of its female flowers. This fertilization will give birth to its fruit, the hazelnut, which is edible and has a woody pericarp called "husk" containing a kernel. The hazelnuts are grouped in small clusters of 2 or 3 fruits.
Benefits of Hazelnuts
Anticholesterol
Cardiovascular system protection
Antidiabetic
Antioxidant
The Hazelnut is...
Naturally high in fiber
Tips for use
To be eaten plain or mixed with other dried fruits or nuts. They are ideal in sweet preparations, dairy products or even in savory preparations such as cakes or crumbles, in association with squash for example.
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The Brazilian or Amazonian walnut belongs to the family Lecythidaceae, it is one of the largest trees of the Amazonian forest. It can reach up to 50 meters in height. It is found in the heart of the tropical forests in South America. The fruit of the tree appears as a large brown shell, hard about 10 cm in diameter weighing over 1 kg. Inside this shell, which reminds a little of the coconut, we find the nuts, wrapped in a brown skin.
Benefits of Brazil Nut
Antioxidant
Contributes to weight loss
Anticholesterol
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Favors digestive comfort
Strengthens the immune system
Participates in hormonal balance (thyroid)
The Brazilian Nut is...
Naturally high in fiber
Tips for use
To be eaten plain or mixed with other dried fruits or nuts. They are ideal as snacks or crushed in culinary preparations.
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The walnut tree is a very large tree of the Juglandaceae family that is found mainly in Europe but also in Asia. It is widely cultivated for its wood but also for its fruits and the oil they give. The walnut tree is 20 to 30 meters high and can live more than 150 years. The fruits that interest us so much come in green shells. Inside, a shell that represents the kernel in which we find the kernels of the nut that are edible.
Benefits of Nuts
Anticholesterol
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Antidiabetic
Antioxidant
Contributes to weight loss
Favors digestive comfort
Energizing
The Nut is...
Naturally high in fiber
Tips for use
To be eaten plain or mixed with other dried fruits or nuts. They are ideal in sweet preparations, cakes or in savory preparations in association with cheese for example.
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The cashew nut also known as cashew is the fruit of the cashew tree. It is a tree native to tropical America whose cultivation has spread to Africa and Asia. The cashew tree is a small tree of about 10 meters high widely cultivated for its fruit with a very particular shape. The cashew nut comes in a grayish beige shell that once broken, releases the edible fruit. On top of this shell, there is a pseudo fruit that looks like a red, orange bell pepper called cashew apple.
Benefits of Cashew
Anticholesterol
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Antidiabetic
Antioxidant
Promotes digestive comfort
Antianemic
The Cashew is...
Naturally rich in fiber and protein
Tips for use
To be eaten plain as a snack or mixed with other dried fruits or nuts. They are ideal in sweet preparations, dairy products, mueslis as well as savory, chicken, vegetables or simply as an appetizer.
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The macadamia is a large tree that can reach 15 meters high, native to northeastern Australia. It has large, rounded and serrated leaves, and its flowers are petalless. It is cultivated for its fruit: the macadamia nut. These are large, spherical, edible nuts with a delicious taste from which a vegetable oil can also be extracted. Its shell is very solid and resistant, and is covered with a fleshy envelope rather thin, green and shiny. The almond is white in color. Very rich in lipids, it contains about 70% of oil.
Benefits of Macadamia Nuts
Anticholesterol
Antioxidant
Antidiabetic
Favors digestive comfort
Contributes to weight loss
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Macadamia Nut is...
Naturally high in fiber
Tips for use
To be eaten plain or mixed with other dried fruits or nuts. They are ideal as healthy snacks for example.
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The pecan is the fruit of the pecan tree, a tree of the Juglandaceae family native to the United States. The pecan tree strongly resembles the common walnut tree, it is about 25 meters high and presents its fruits in a green shell. Once mature, the green shell is detached to make way for a shell containing the coveted dry fruit.
Benefits of Pecan Nut
Anticholesterol
Antioxidant
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Contributes to weight loss
The Pecan Nutis...
Naturally high in fiber
Tips for use
To be eaten plain or mixed with other dried fruits or nuts. They are ideal in sweet preparations, pies or brownies.
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The umbrella pine is a conifer of the Pinaceae family which contains the seeds of interest: the pine nuts. The pine is present throughout the world, especially in the Mediterranean basin. Its fruit is the pine cone. The scales of this pseudo-fruit contain the edible seeds that are pine nuts.
Benefits of Pine Nuts
Anticholesterol
Antioxidant
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Contributes to weight loss
The Pine Gable is...
Naturally high in protein
Tips for use
To consume whole or crushed. Pine nuts can be used in the composition of salted dishes, salads, pestos, vegetables but also in sweet preparations or as an aperitif.
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The pistachio tree is the shrub of the Anacardiaceae family that gives birth to pistachios. Originally from the Middle East, the pistachio tree is now widely cultivated in the Mediterranean basin. From 3 to 10 meters high, the pistachio tree contains fruits called red-green drupes under which is hidden a hard shell often split containing the pistachio.
Benefits of Pistachio
Anticholesterol
Antioxidant
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Antidiabetic
Promotes digestive comfort
The Pistachio is...
Naturally rich in fiber and protein
Tips for use
To be eaten plain or mixed with other dried fruits or nuts. They are ideal in both savory preparations, such as cakes or crumbles, and sweet preparations such as financiers.
PistachiosSeeds are known for their high nutritional power due to their richness in proteins, essential fatty acids but also in fibers, vitamins and minerals. They contribute to a healthy and balanced diet by providing vitality and energy to the body. Consumed raw for maximum benefits, or ground or added to our dishes, seeds are tasty and varied!
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Fruit of the hemp plant (Cannabis sativa L.), the hemp seed comes from this plant of the Cannabaceae family, which can reach 3 to 4 meters in height. The seeds are of ovoid form, from 3 to 5 mm and of yellow-gray-brown color. Located directly in the fibers of the plant, hemp seeds are edible and have a very high nutritional value. As oilseeds, hemp seeds can be eaten as they are, but they can also be processed into oil or flour.
Benefits of Hemp Seed
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Energizing
Anticholesterol
Strengthening of the immune system
The Hemp seed is...
Naturally rich in protein and omega 3. Source of fiber and vitamin E
Tips for use
1 to 3 tablespoons of whole or hulled hemp seeds per day are enough to enjoy all their benefits.
Eat raw as is, sprinkle and mix on all your savory or sweet dishes.
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Chia seed comes from chia (Salvia hispanica), a plant native to Central America and Mexico whose name means "strength" in Maya. This plant is part of the Lamiaceae family and can grow up to 1.5 meters high. The chia seed is small, oval and generally not more than 2 mm long. Chia seeds are a staple diet for many Mexican people and are a nutrient-rich food.
Benefits of Chia Seed
Promotes digestive comfort
Contributes to weight loss
Energizing
Anticholesterol
The Chia seed is...
Naturally rich in fiber, protein, omega 3 and 6
Tips for use
Consume 1 tablespoon or about 15g (not to exceed) per day.
Use as is or ground in your hot or cold preparations.
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The squash seed comes from the squash (Cucurbita pepo) which is part of the Cucurbitaceae family. Native to Mexico, it was not until the 16th century that it arrived in Europe. The squash has a very long creeping and hairy stem with large, hairy leaves with irregular edges. The squash seed is dark green in color and is covered with a thin shell. It can be eaten plain, ground, chopped, roasted or in oil.
Benefits of pumpkin seed.
Anticholesterol
Strengthening of the immune system
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Energizing
The pumpkin seed is...
Naturally rich in protein, fiber and minerals
Tips for use
To consume naked, grilled, mixed with your dishes and various salted or sweetened preparations.
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Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.), is a plant of the Fabaceae family with an appearance similar to clover and can reach 60 centimeters in height. The flowers of fenugreek give fruits, the pods, from which ochre yellow seeds with a characteristic smell are extracted. Also called trigonella, fenugreek belongs to the family of aromatic plants and is effective in relieving many discomforts. These seeds have a high composition of active ingredients and nutrients, which will bring many benefits to the body.
Benefits of Fenugreek seed
Antidiabetic
Favors digestive comfort
Stimulates appetite
Fenugreek seed is...
Naturally rich in protein, fiber, minerals and trace elements
Tips for use
Nature or in infusion: to make boil a spoon with coffee of seeds of fenugrec in the equivalent of a cup of water during 5 min on the fire then 5 min out of fire.
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The pomegranate (Punica granatum), from the pomegranate shrub of the Lythraceae family, is a reddish-yellow, round-shaped fruit usually more than 10 cm in diameter. Called the fruit of life, the pomegranate is the symbol of love and fertility in ancient myths. It contains seeds surrounded by a pink, juicy, sweet and slightly acid pulp. Once dried, these seeds are rich in nutrients and benefits!
Benefits of pomegranate seed
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Promotes digestive comfort
Anticholesterol
Antioxidant
Pomegranate Seed is...
Naturally high in fiber. Source of Vitamin B9
Tips for use
Plain or mixed with other dried fruits, in cereals, cakes, cookies or dairy products. Ideal sprinkled on your dishes.
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Flaxseed comes from the flax (Linum usitatissimum L.), a plant of the Linaceae family and very present in Europe in the wild as well as in the cultivated state. The stem of flax can reach 60 cm in height with pale blue flowers and its fruits that contain the seeds of flax oval flattened and brown colors. Known for its use in textile manufacturing, flax is also famous for its seeds that are consumed as is or processed into oil.
Benefits of Brown Flaxseed
Promotes digestive comfort
Anticholesterol
Participates in hormonal balance
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Energizing
Antioxidant
The Brown Flaxseed is...
Naturally high in protein and fiber
Tips for use
To get all the benefits of flaxseed, it is advisable to grind them before consumption.
You can then enjoy them sprinkled on your dishes, salads or mixed in various salty or sweet preparations. They can also be eaten whole.
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Sunflower seeds come from the famous giant flower also known as helianthus or sun flower. It is an annual plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. It is widely cultivated for its oil-rich seeds. The sunflower is native to the United States but its cultivation has developed in France in the 70s. The plant is large, robust, with a stem that can reach 4 meters in height... It carries very few branches and most often a golden yellow flower head of 5 to 30 cm in diameter. One finds on this last one a grouping of small flowers giving the impression to form the heart of the flower. Under each of these flowers, one finds seeds, striped black and white. Count a 100aine of seeds by capitule.
Benefits of Sunflower Seed
Antioxidant
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Anticholesterol
Strengthens the immune system
Favors digestive comfort
Beauty: anti-aging, hair growth, improves skin
The Sunflower seed is...
Naturally rich in fiber and protein. Rich in vitamins and minerals
Tips for use
To be eaten plain or lightly roasted as an aperitif, as a healthy snack, in salads or ground in culinary preparations (bread, cakes, etc).
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Sesame is believed to have originated in northern India. Its seeds have been used for thousands of years for their exquisite taste and their medicinal and nutritional properties. The plant, a little less known than its seeds, is generally 1 to 1.5 m high and gives from May to July white or pink flowers. After the bloom will appear small fruits with capsule containing several lodges. In each compartment will be contained the seeds. In all, each capsule can contain up to 200! The seeds can be used plain or roasted to decorate cakes, breads or salads, but can also be pressed to obtain vegetable oil.
Benefits of Sesame Seed.
Energizing
Anticholesterol
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Participates in hormonal balance
Antioxidant
Strengthens the immune system
Favors digestive comfort
The Sesame seed is...
Naturally rich in protein and fiber. Rich in minerals and source of vitamins
Tips for use
Incorporate in salads, bread doughs, but also desserts. Sesame seeds can also be used as a condiment in tahini or gomasio.
Sesame seedsFruit, berry, root or seed powders are ideal for supplementing a diet thanks to their rich nutrient content and health benefits. A large amount of nutrients in a very small portion of food: that's what superfoods are all about!
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The acai berry (Euterpe oleracea) is the fruit of an Amazonian palm tree. This small berry is reminiscent of the blueberry with its purple color, which is due to the presence of antioxidant pigments. Measuring about 1 to 2 cm in diameter, the acai has a flavor reminiscent of cocoa, prune or hazelnut. It has always been appreciated by local people and is now very popular worldwide for its energy properties.
Benefits of Acai powder (freeze-dried fruit pulps)
Antioxidant
Anticholesterol
Promotes digestive comfort
Energizing
Acai powder is...
Naturally high in fiber and a source of protein
Tips for use
In sorbets, desserts, mueslis, milkshakes or sprinkled on a dish, like a spice.
Count 1 to 4 teaspoons per day in your preparations.
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Acerola (Malpighia emarginata) is native to the tropical areas of South America and comes from the acerola tree of the Malpighiaceae family. Red in color, this fruit resembles a small cherry with ribs and is often referred to as the "Barbados cherry." Known for its high vitamin C content, the acerola is a slightly acidic fruit with juicy flesh.
Benefits of Acerola powder (freeze-dried fruit)
Antioxidant
Strengthening the immune system
Energizing
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Acerola powder is...
Naturally rich in vitamins C, A and fiber
Tips for use
In drinks, desserts but also in energy bars or salads.
In order to benefit from a constant supply of vitamin C, pour 2 to 4 teaspoons of acerola powder into a bottle of water and drink throughout the day.
You can also sprinkle 1 to 2 teaspoons on a fruit salad, compote or mashed banana.
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The fruit of the camu-camu (Myrciaria dubia) is a purple-pink berry with a diameter of about 1 to 3 cm and a tangy taste. These berries come from a shrub of the Myrtaceae family and native to the Amazon, growing up to 4 meters in height. Fruit with many health virtues, the camu-camu is very used to complement a diet.
Benefits of Camu-Camu powder (dried fruit)
Antioxidant
Strengthens the immune system
Enhances digestive comfort
Energizing
Camu-Camu powder is...
Naturally rich in vitamin C and fiber
Tips for use
Add ½ level teaspoon 2 times a day to your favorite concoction. As a 30-day renewable course of treatment.
To be consumed in smoothies, mueslis and porridges, a plant-based drink.
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Guarana (Paullinia cupana) is a climbing plant that can reach 12 meters long, which is part of the Sapindaceae family. It takes its name from the Guarani, an Amazonian Amerindian people who discovered the virtues of this plant. Its fruits have the particularity to look like eyes with the red capsule containing the black seed surrounded by a white arillode.
Benefits of Guarana powder (dried seeds)
Energizing
Contributes to weight loss
Strengthens the immune system
Improves physical and intellectual performance
Guarana powder is...
Naturally high in fiber and protein
Tips for use
Dilute 1 to 2 teaspoons (i.e. 2 to 4 g) of guarana powder in a hot or cold drink in the morning or a few hours before training as part of a sports practice.
It is important to be well hydrated when taking this powder.
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Konjac (Amorphophallus konjac) is part of the Araceae family and is native to Asia. This plant inch from a rhizome whose spherical tubers can weigh up to 4 kg for 25 cm in diameter. Very famous in the Asian countries, the konjac was consumed in edible paste "the konnyaku", mixture of flour of konjac and water of lime. It was also used as food additive for the manufacture of jelly sweets.
Benefits of Konjac powder (dried rhizomes)
Contributes to weight loss
Favors digestive comfort
Anticholesterol
Konjac powder is...
Naturally high in fiber
Tips for use
Mix ½ level teaspoon (1 g) of konjac powder in 1 to 2 glasses of water to drink 3 times a day, 15 minutes before meals.
It is important to drink plenty of fluids during and intake of this powder.
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Lucuma (Pourteria lucuma) is the fruit of a tree native to South America, in the Sapotaceae family. The lucuma is oval in shape, measuring 5 to 8 cm in diameter with a mealy, light yellow flesh. Formerly known as the "gold of the Incas", the lucuma has been consumed for many years. Very appreciated for its firm flesh and its flavor reminiscent of maple syrup, the lucuma is mainly used as a dessert.
Benefits of Lucuma powder (dried fruit).
Promotes digestive comfort
Contributes to weight loss
Lucuma powder is...
Naturally high in fiber
Tips for use
Mix 1 to 2 tablespoons per day (i.e. 10 to 20 g) in a plant milk, smoothie, fruit or vegetable juice or in your raw recipes. In 30 days renewable cure.
For children over 8 years old: mix 1 teaspoon (about 9 g per day).
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Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a plant of the Brassica family native to South America and cultivated at altitudes of over 4000 meters. Maca is a root with high nutritional values and is one of the few plants that can withstand extreme weather conditions. Very appreciated in the Peruvian tradition, maca is also known as "Peruvian ginseng" referring to its benefits.
Benefits of Maca powder (dried roots)
Improves physical and intellectual performance
Participates in mental well-being
Energizing
Participates in hormonal balance
Maca powder is...
Naturally rich in fiber and protein
Tips for use
Mix 2 level teaspoons (i.e. 5 g) per day in a drink of choice and consume instantly, ideally 30 minutes before meals.
In a maximum 30-day course of treatment that can be renewed or taken occasionally. It is also possible to sprinkle maca in dishes.
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Ashwagandha powder is extracted from the roots of the plant of the same name. From the Solanaceae family, this plant is rooted in traditional Indian medicine. It is the Indian ginseng, it is a small plant with leaves of about ten centimeters and orange-red berries that can remind of physalis.
Benefits of Ashwagandha powder (roots)
Participates in mental well-being
Improves physical and/or intellectual performance
Antioxidant
Stimulates libido/fertility
Ashwagandha powder is...
Naturally high in fiber
Tips for use
Dilute 1 teaspoon per day (5 g) of ashwagandha powder in a glass of water, juice or in a compote for example.
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Baobab powder comes from the baobab tree, an ancestral tree of the Bombaceae family that can live for 3,000 years and is characteristic of Africa. Nicknamed the "upside down tree" because its spiny and highly branched branches resemble roots, it is a massive tree that can reach 25 m in height and 12 m in diameter. Typical tree of the African savannah, the baobab resists very effectively to drought by storing up to 100 000 liters of water in its trunk. Its fruits contain seeds coated with white pulp. It is from this pulp that the powder is extracted.
Benefits of Baobab powder (pulp)
Energizing
Antioxidant
Promotes digestive comfort
Anticholesterol
Contributes to weight loss
Strengthens the immune system
Baobab powder is...
Naturally high in fiber
Tips for use
Mix 1 to 3 level teaspoons per day (2 to 6 g) of baobab powder in 300 mL of smoothie, plant milk, yogurt or juice for example. Can also be added to a dessert or dish and sprinkled on culinary preparations.
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Cocoa comes from the cocoa tree, native to Central America, measuring 4 to 8 meters in height. It grows naturally in tropical regions and is cultivated in several regions of the world, although it is mainly found in America and Africa. A part of the flowers of the cocoa tree gives pods. These pods contain the beans from which cocoa powder is produced. Several stages of manufacturing are necessary. The beans are generally roasted before being crushed, pressed to obtain liquid cocoa butter on one side and a solid part called cake. It is the cake that is sifted to obtain the cocoa powder.
Benefits of Cocoa powder (beans)
Antioxidant
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Participates in mental well-being
Improves physical and/or intellectual performance
Contributes to weight loss
Energizing
Antidiabetic
Cocoa powder is...
Naturally rich in fiber and protein
Tips for use
Incorporate the cocoa powder in your drinks, hot or cold, milk, and other sweet preparations according to your tastes.
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The carob tree is a fruit tree found in the Mediterranean basin of the family of legumes or Fabaceae. Measuring between 5 and 15 meters high, the carob tree gives birth to fruits called carobs taking the form of brown pods containing seeds. The carob powder is obtained after drying the pods and grinding.
Benefits of Carob Powder (pods).
Promotes digestive comfort
Contributes to weight loss
Antidiabetic
Anticholesterol
Antioxidant
Carob powder is...
Naturally high in fiber
Tips for use
Incorporate the carob powder in your drinks, hot or cold, milk, tea, and other culinary preparations, desserts and savory dishes as a substitute for cocoa powder for example.
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Turmeric is a herbaceous plant of the Zingiberaceae family well known for its spice of the same name. It is native to southern Asia and nowadays India is the world's leading producer. Turmeric is a herbaceous plant of about 1 meter high with long stems on which stand large leaves and we find in the center of the flowers on a spike. And it is thanks to the invisible part of the plant, the roots or rhizomes, that we obtain the powder.
Benefits of Turmeric Powder (rhizomes)
Antioxidant
Favors digestive comfort
Anti-inflammatory
Protection of the osteo-articular system
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Beauty: anti-aging, hair growth, improves skin
Antidiabetic
Turmeric powder is...
Naturally high in fiber
Tips for use
Sprinkle as a spice on your dishes or add to your cooking.
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The maqui is a small Chilean tree of the Eleocarpaceae family that produces the small berry of the same name. It is a small tree of about 5 meters high whose leaves and berries are traditionally used by the Chilean people. Nowadays, the berries are considered an antioxidant superfruit. They are ground into powder to take advantage of their benefits internationally.
Benefits of Maqui powder (berries).
Antioxidant
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Prevention of eye disorders
Maqui powder is...
Naturally rich in fiber, vitamin C
Tips for use
Incorporate the maqui powder in yoghurts, desserts, mueslis, smoothies, compotes or sprinkled on a dish, like a spice. Count 1 to 4 teaspoons of maqui powder per day in your preparations according to your tastes.
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The moringa is a small tree native to India and Sri Lanka that can grow up to 10 meters high. It is a very robust and resistant tree also called "tree of life". Its leaves are the subject of numerous studies nowadays for their richness in proteins but also in fiber and antioxidants. Reduced to powder, they become a great ally for the elderly but also for athletes or vegetarians.
Benefits of Moringa powder (leaves)
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Antioxidant
Anti-inflammatory
Antidiabetic
Anticholesterol
Strengthening the immune system
Moringa powder is...
Naturally rich in fiber, protein, vitamins A, E and K
Tips for use
Mix 1 to 3 teaspoons per day (2 to 6 g) of moringa powder in 300 mL of smoothie, plant milk, soup or juice for example. Can also be added to a dessert or dish and sprinkled on food preparations.
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Psyllium also called ispaghul or Indian plantain is an annual plant cultivated in India mainly for its seed and seed coat. This plant has very short stems and leaves covered with soft hairs. At the top of these stems stand cylindrical flowering spikes that will give birth to seeds. It is the envelope surrounding the seed, called tegument, which is reduced into powder and is widely used to regulate the intestinal transit.
Benefits of Blonde Psyllium Powder (seed coats)
Promotes digestive comfort
Contributes to weight loss
Anticholesterol
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Antidiabetic
Psyllium powder is...
Naturally high in fiber
Tips for use
1 to 3 bulging teaspoons of psyllium per day, i.e. 5 to 15 g. Start with 1 spoon and increase gradually according to the desired effect. Add to the drink of your choice (water, fruit juice, vegetable drink...) and drink immediately. To be consumed preferably 30 minutes before the meal. Can be used as a thickening agent in soups, sauces, juices, smoothies, yogurts...
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Wheatgrass is derived from wheat, a well-known annual plant belonging to the grass family. It is one of the most cultivated plants on the planet along with rice. Wheat has a hollow stem that can reach 1 meter in height and ends in a flowering spike. When we talk about wheat grass, we refer to the young shoot of the plant. It is cut when it reaches a height of about 10-15 cm. After harvesting, it is dehydrated and then ground into a powder with amazing nutritional properties.
Benefits of Wheatgrass Powder.
Contributes to weight loss, detox
Antioxidant
Favors digestive comfort
Wheatgrass powder is...
Naturally rich in fiber, protein, vitamin C, zinc, iron, calcium
Tips for use
Mix 1 to 3 level teaspoons per day (2 to 6 g) of wheatgrass in 300 mL of smoothie, plant milk or juice for example. Best consumed before a meal. Can also be sprinkled on culinary preparations.
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Hemp is a plant of the Cannabaceae family that can reach 3 to 4 meters in height. The stalk of Hemp is composed of many fibers very exploited in the industry. The serrated leaves of this plant grow all around its stem and the flowers are grouped at the top of the stems. The fruit of the hemp plant produced by the flower, called seed or hempseed, has an ovoid shape and is of yellow-grey-brown color. This seed, 3 to 5 mm long, is composed of a kernel wrapped in a shell and is used to obtain a vegetable oil rich in omega 3 by pressing. Moreover, reduced in powder and de-oiled, the seed offers a hemp powder rich in more than 50 % of proteins.
Benefits of Hemp Protein.
Energizing
Anticholesterol
Cardiovascular system protection
Antioxidant
Immune system strengthening
Hemp proteins...
Naturally rich in protein, fiber, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium. Source of vitamin E
Tips for use
Thanks to their high content of trace elements, minerals, vitamins and proteins, seaweeds are also part of the superfood family. Dried and in powder form, these aquatic vegetables are full of benefits!
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Chlorella (Chlorella vulagris), is a unicellular microalgae of spherical shape measuring about 5 µm in diameter. Freshwater microalgae, chlorella is a eukaryotic organism, so it has a nucleus bounded by a membrane. Its richness in chlorophyll gives it a green color. Renowned for its high nutritional value, chlorella has been used for many years in Asia, Africa and South America.
Benefits of Chlorella
Promotes digestive comfort
Participates in mental well-being
Strengthens the immune system
Antioxidant
Chlorella is...
Rich in fiber, protein and iron
Tips for use
Add 2 teaspoons to your favorite preparation. As a 10-day renewable course of treatment or as an occasional intake.
In smoothies, soups, fruit and vegetable juices, ideal with fish, as a salad dressing.
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Spirulina (Spirulina platensis), is a spiral-shaped cyanobacteria. It is found mainly in its natural state in freshwater lakes, between 20°C and 40°C at a pH ranging between 9 and 11. Its richness in phycocyanine, gives it a blue-green color. Consumed for many years by indigenous populations, spirulina has a high nutritional value and a high bioavailability of its active ingredients.
Benefits of Spirulina
Energizing
Antioxidant
Immune system strengthening
Anti-anemic
Contributes to weight loss
Anticholesterol
Spirulina is...
Naturally high in protein
Tips for use
Add 2 teaspoons to your favorite preparation. As a 10-day renewable course of treatment or as an occasional intake.
In smoothies, soups, fruit and vegetable juices, ideal with fish, as a salad dressing.
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Klamath (Aphanizomenon flos-aquae) or AFA is considered a freshwater microalgae native to the United States and more specifically to Upper Klamath Lake in Oregon. A cousin of spirulina, klamath is actually a cyanobacteria that grows on the surface of water and represents one of the richest sources of antioxidant substances.
Benefits of Klamath
Strengthens the immune system
Participates in mental well-being
Antioxidant
Energizing
Antidiabetic
Anticholesterol
Klamath is...
Rich in protein and source of fiber
Tips for use
1 to 2 grams per day are enough to cover all our daily needs in vitamins, trace elements, minerals, amino acids.
In smoothies, soups, fruit and vegetable juices, ideal with fish, as a salad dressing.
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