by Kevin G | Mar 1, 2014 | Nutrition
SELENIUM Selenium is an essential trace mineral, needed in small amounts in the body. The level of selenium in plant foods depends on the soil it is grown in and varies greatly in different parts of the world. Most areas of UK, Finland, New Zealand and parts of China... by Kevin G | Dec 8, 2013 | Nutrition
Black pepper is native to south India and is cultivated in other tropical regions. Vietnam is currently the world’s largest producer and exporter. Dried ground pepper has been used for its flavour and medical properties since antiquity. It is the world’s... by Kevin G | Nov 1, 2013 | Nutrition
It is named after the city of Cayenne in French Guiana. It is a capsicum related to bell peppers, jalapenos and paprika and is part of the nightshade family. Capsaicin is the main ingredient responsible for its heat, rated at 30,000 to 50,000 Scoville units.... by Kevin G | Oct 3, 2013 | Nutrition
Known as Pepita in Spanish, especially when roasted are edible green seeds found inside a white hull that you find in the centre of your pumpkin. Squash (cucurbita) is thought to be the earliest domestic western plant, dating back 8-10,000 years preceding maize and... by Kevin G | Sep 14, 2013 | Nutrition
Garlic (Allium Sativum) Garlic is a close relative of onion, shallot, leek and chive. It is native to Asia , a long time staple in the Mediterranean and was used by the Ancient Egyptians for culinary and medicinal purpose. It was rare in traditional English cuisine... by Kevin G | Aug 24, 2013 | Nutrition
An edible oil extracted from the kernel or meat of matured coconuts from the coconut palm. It is used as food and medicine. It is slow to oxidize due to its high saturated fat content, so is resistant to rancidification and lasts up to two years without spoiling....
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