Superfoods are not new and have actually been around for several centuries. Very popular today, superfoods are berries, seeds, fruits, vegetables or even algae that have high levels of nutrients beneficial to health. But then who really are superfoods? 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 comprehensive guide to superfoods.
What is a superfood?
Superfoods are 100% natural foods that have high nutritional value providing many health benefits. These nutritional qualities are due to the high quantities of various nutrients making up the food and making it possible to cover our daily needs. Superfoods can thus serve as a basis for a healthy diet or make it possible to supplement certain insufficient intakes.
Why eat superfoods?
“Let your food be your only medicine” according to Hippocrates; we can say that superfoods clearly fit into this concept since good health depends primarily on our diet. In order to maintain or even improve your health, you 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 for the proper functioning of our body. This real nutritional cocktail provides health benefits, particularly in protection of the cardiovascular system, in support of the digestive or immune system in cases 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 even beauty thanks to antioxidants fighting against cell aging. Superfoods are therefore a real support in certain temporary or longer-term situations.
Which superfoods to choose?
In order to eat healthily, with superfoods the least we can say is that we have a choice. The list is quite long but we can divide them into categories to keep it simple. Among the superfoods we therefore include seeds, Chia, Flax, Hemp recognized for their incredible richness in omega 3 and 6, berries and fruits particularly tasty and composed of major vitamins and antioxidants, plants, herbs, roots like Maca, Ginger or even Konjac, vegetables and “green” foods very rich in proteins but also in minerals and vitamins such as algae, cabbage, and also hive products.
Superfruits: berries and dried fruits
In the superfood family, berries and superfruits are renowned for their rich and natural composition in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, trace elements and also fiber. These superfruits, with their delicious flavors, are characterized by their healthy and balanced contributions.
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Goji berry
The plant
The Goji berry comes from the Lyciet (Lycium barbarum), shrub native to Asia that can reach 3 to 5 meters high, from the Solanaceae family. These fruits, called Goji berries, 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 berries dried outside while preserving the creaminess of the pulp.
Benefits of Goji Berry
Antioxidant
Prevention of eye disorders
Energizing
Anti-aging
The Goji berry is...
Naturally rich in protein and fiber
Usage tipsA handful of Goji berries a day allows you to benefit from all their benefits.
To be consumed plain as is, sprinkled or mixed in savory or sweet dishes. They can also be used rehydrated in an infusion or other drink.
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Aronia bay
The plant
Aronia (Aronia melanocarpa) is a shrub native to North America of the Rosaceae family, which can reach up to 2.50 meters in height or width. Its white flowers give way in autumn to fruits, aronia berries. These berries are rounded in shape, black and are similar to black currants. Very fragrant and rich in antioxidants, Aronia berries can be used cooked, in juice or simply raw.
Benefits of Aronia berry
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Antioxidant
Strengthening the immune system
Promotes digestive comfort
Prevention of eye disorders
Antidiabetic
Aronia Bay is...
Naturally rich in fiber
Usage tipsAround 15g of berries per day is enough to benefit from all their benefits.
Eat plain or mixed with other dried fruits, in cereals, cakes, biscuits or dairy products.
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The Cranberry
The plant
The cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) comes from a shrub of the Ericaceae family. Its flowers are pink in 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 acidic and peaty soils. Also known as cranberry in Quebec, it is often used in the form of 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...
Natural source of fiber
Usage tipsTo benefit from the benefits of cranberries, it is recommended to consume a handful of dried fruits per day.
Eat plain or mixed with other dried fruits, in cereals, cakes, biscuits or dairy products.
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Barberry
The plant
Barberries come from the Vinettier or Barberry, a thorny shrub from the Berberidaceae family. Able to reach up to 3 meters in height, the vinetti tree grows in Asia but also in central and southern Europe. It breaks down into small, serrated oval leaves, clusters of small yellow flowers and the fruits are red berries with a tangy flavor.
Benefits of Barberry
Antioxidant
Promotes digestive comfort
Antidiabetic
Beauty: anti-aging, hair growth, improves skin
Protection of the osteoarticular system
L’Epine-Vinette is...
Naturally rich in fiber and iron
Usage tips
To be consumed plain or mixed with other dried fruits, nuts but also in savory or sweet preparations. As a savory dish, it is incorporated into salads, in sauces or even with white rice as is the Iranian tradition. On the sweet side, it can be included in desserts, it goes particularly well with dark chocolate. It can also be infused.
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The cocoa bean
The plant
Cocoa comes from the cocoa tree (Theobroma cocoa), a tropical tree that can reach 12 meters high, native to Central America. The species Theobroma cocoa, is known for producing beans from which chocolate is obtained after drying and roasting. These cocoa beans come directly from the pods which can be of two different colors depending on the variety, red if it is the criollo variety or yellow for the forastero variety. It takes around 300 to 600 cocoa beans to obtain one kilo of chocolate!
Benefits of the Cocoa bean
Participates in mental well-being
Anti-aging
Antioxidant
The cocoa bean is...
Naturally rich in magnesium
Usage tipsWhole or crushed, to eat alone or integrated into various sweet or savory preparations.
Whole: 2 to 6 beans per day, preferably in the morning for people with sensitive sleep.
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Mulberry (White Blackberry)
The plant
White blackberries or mulberries come from the white mulberry (Morus alba), tree of the Moraceae family, native to China and fast growing. The white mulberry gets its name from the color of its buds, its fruits can be different pink, purple, black or white colors, depending on the variety and have a mild and sweet flavor. The leaves of the white mulberry tree are the sole food of silkworms, which is why white mulberries are also called “silkworm berries”. Its late leafing makes it the emblem of wisdom and prudence.
Benefits of Mulberry
Energizing
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Strengthening the immune system
The Mulberry (White Blackberry) is...
Naturally rich in iron and fiber
Usage tipsA handful of Mulberries is enough to benefit from all their benefits.
Eat plain or mixed with other dried fruits, in cereals, cakes, biscuits or dairy products.
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Mulberry (Black Blackberry)
The plant
Black mulberries come from the black mulberry (Morus nigra), tree of 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 (Black Blackberry)
Energizing
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Strengthening the immune system
Mulberry (Black Blackberry) is...
Naturally rich in iron and fiber
Usage tipsA handful of Mulberries is enough to benefit from all their benefits.
Eat plain or mixed with other dried fruits, in cereals, cakes, biscuits or dairy products.
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Papaya
The plant
Benefits of Papaya
Promotes digestive comfort
Prevention of eye disorders
Contributes to weight loss
Antioxidant
Papaya is...
Naturally rich in fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C in particular.
Usage tipsEat plain as a snack or mixed with other dried fruits, nuts, in desserts, cut into pieces in dairy products or even in savory preparations or pastries. You can rehydrate the fruit to find real fresh fruit!
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Physalis
The plant
Physalis (Physalis peruviana) are plants native to South America and which are part of the Solanaceae family. The fruits are surrounded by an orange-beige membrane, resembling a lantern. Widely used in dried bouquets, physalis, also called "berry of the Incas" or "Peruvian cockroach", is a fleshy and juicy fruit. Like many Solanaceae, physalis is a plant that can be toxic, so avoid consuming other parts of the plant and the fruits when they are not completely ripe.
Benefits of Physalis
Promotes digestive comfort
Antioxidant
Anti-inflammatory
Physalis is...
Naturally rich in fiber
Usage tips
A handful of Physalis per day is enough to benefit from all their benefits.Eat 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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Apricot
The plant
The apricot tree is a small fruit tree 4 to 6 meters high, grown for its fruit. Originally from 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 in color when the fruit is fresh and rather brown if it is dried. At Compagnie des Sens, you also find vegetable oil from the cold pressing of almonds contained in the core of the fruit.
Benefits of Apricot
Energizing
Antioxidant
Promotes digestive comfort
Improves physical and/or intellectual performance
Apricot is...
Naturally rich in fiber
Usage tips
A handful of dried apricots is enough to benefit from all their benefits.
Eat 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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Pineapple
The plant
Pineapple is a fruit that is mainly found in hot countries with a tropical climate, particularly in South America but also in Africa. Belonging to the bromeliad family, the pineapple plant can reach up to 1.50 m in height. At the end of a single stem stand persistent, long, toothed leaves similar to the leaves present on the fruit at its top. This same fruit is produced only once per plant and grows in its center. It is consumed both fresh, raw or cooked, but also in dried fruit or in juice.
Benefits of Pineapple
Energizing
Antioxidant
Strengthening the immune system
Contributes to weight loss
Pineapple is...
Naturally rich in fiber
Usage 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 or mist it to find the “fresh” fruit.
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The Banana
The plant
Banana comes from the banana tree, the largest grass in the world because, contrary to what one might believe, the banana tree is not a tree... Belonging to the Musaceae family, it can reach up to 7 meters in height. high thanks to its robust central stem, reminiscent of a trunk. At the height, large leaves that can be up to 3 meters long develop and at 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 rich in fiber
Usage tips
Eat plain or mixed with other dried fruits or nuts as a snack or dessert.
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The Deglet Nour Date
The plant
Dates come from the date palm, a large palm native to North Africa. Can reach up to 30 meters high, the date palm has leaves called palms that are more than 5 meters long. On these palms, the date, the fleshy and sweet fruit, grows in the form of bunches. Please note that there are different varieties of dates. Among the best known, the Deglet Nour but also the Medjool which are distinguished in particular by their size.
Benefits of the Date
Antioxidant
Strengthening the immune system
Promotes digestive comfort
Energizing
The Date is...
Naturally rich in fiber
Usage tips
Eat plain as a snack or mixed with other dried fruits, nuts, in desserts, cut into pieces in dairy products or even in savory preparations or pastries.
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The Medjool Date
The plant
Dates come from the date palm, a large palm native to North Africa. Can reach up to 30 meters high, the date palm has leaves called palms that are more than 5 meters long. On these palms, the date, the fleshy and sweet fruit, grows in the form of bunches. Please note that there are different varieties of dates. Among the best known, the Deglet Nour but also the Medjool which are distinguished in particular by their size.
Benefits of the Date
Antioxidant
Strengthening the immune system
Promotes digestive comfort
Energizing
The Date is...
Naturally rich in fiber
Usage tips
Eat plain as a snack or mixed with other dried fruits, nuts, in desserts, cut into pieces in dairy products or even in savory preparations or pastries.
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The Fig
The plant
The fig is the fruit of the tree of the Moraceae family, the fig tree. This tree, 3 to 10 meters high, is especially coveted for its fruits since it can yield up to 100 kilos of fresh figs or around 30 kg of dried figs. Note that the varieties of figs are numerous and within these varieties, it is the way in which they are prepared which gives them different names. For example, Lerida figs are hand-flattened figs from Turkey which differ, for example, from Protoben figs with their tucked-in stem and rounded base.
Benefits of Fig
Promotes digestive comfort
Energizing
Antioxidant
The Fig is...
Naturally rich in fiber
Usage tips
Eat plain as a snack or mixed with other dried fruits, nuts, in desserts, cut into pieces in dairy products or even in savory preparations or pastries.
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Wild strawberry
The plant
The strawberry plant is a herbaceous plant from the Rosaceae family that we appreciate so much for its fruits. Here, we offer wild strawberries from the genus Fragaria vesca giving small, rounded fruits unlike cultivated strawberries which are found in the form of cones. The strawberry plant is recognizable by its beautiful green toothed leaves and its small white flowers with a yellow center.
Benefits of Strawberries
Antioxidant
Promotes digestive comfort
Strengthening the immune system
Energizing
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Prevention of eye disorders
Strawberry is...
Naturally rich in fiber
Usage tips
Eat plain as a snack or mixed with other dried fruits, nuts, in desserts, cereals, dairy products or in preparations both sweet (muffins, cakes, etc.) and savory (sauces, salads, etc.).
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Wild raspberry
The plant
The raspberry tree is a shrub in the Rosaceae family, best known for its delicious edible fruits. Also called Bramble of Mount Ida, this small shrub which can reach up to 2 meters high is native to Europe and Asia. It grows in temperate regions, loves the undergrowth, and in summer it produces the famous raspberries.
Benefits of Raspberry
Antioxidant
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Promotes digestive comfort
Energizing
Raspberry is...
Naturally rich in fiber
Usage tips
Eat plain as a snack or mixed with other dried fruits, nuts, in desserts, cereals, dairy products or in preparations both sweet (muffins, cakes, etc.) and savory (sauces, salads, etc.).
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The Griotte
The plant
The sour cherry, also called sour cherry, is a fruit tree in the Rosaceae family which is widely cultivated for its sour cherry fruits. The sour cherry is a small tree, approximately 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 cultivated for its beautiful red and fleshy fruits.
Benefits of Morello Cherry
Protection of the osteoarticular system
Antioxidant
Protection of the cardiovascular system
The Griotte is...
Naturally rich in fiber
Usage tips
Eat plain as a snack or mixed with other dried fruits, nuts, in desserts, cereals, dairy products or in preparations both sweet (muffins, cakes, etc.) and savory (sauces, salads, etc.).
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The Mango
The plant
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. Note that it can reach nearly 40 meters in height. It has long leaves with a color ranging from red to green growing downwards and giving off, after crushing 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
Usage tips
Eat plain as a snack or mixed with other dried fruits, nuts, in desserts, cut into pieces in dairy products or even in savory preparations or pastries.
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Blueberry
The plant
The blueberry tree is a shrub in the Ericaceae family that produces fruits, these berries of approximately 1 cm in diameter can be enjoyed both fresh and dried. The blueberry flourishes in Europe but also in Asia. It takes the form of a perennial, creeping plant measuring 20 to 60 cm and generally grows at fairly high altitudes in forests and mountains.
Benefits of Blueberry
Antioxidant
Prevention of eye disorders
Promotes digestive comfort
Improves physical and/or intellectual performance
Antidiabetic
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Usage tips
Eat plain as a snack or mixed with other dried fruits, nuts, in desserts, cereals, dairy products or in preparations both sweet (muffins, cakes, etc.) and savory (sauces, salads, etc.).
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The coconut
The plant
The coconut palm is a plant belonging to the palm family that is found in all humid tropical areas, particularly along the coasts. It has a leaf crown made up of around thirty green palms measuring 4 to 7 meters long and bears around 200 leaflets on either side of the spine. Its trunk has a continuous growth in height. Its fruits (“coconuts”) are located in the axil of each palm; they produce a pulp which is the source 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 rich in fiber
Usage tips
Eat plain or mixed with other dried fruits, nuts, in dairy products and mueslis. Toasted coconut shavings can also be used in the preparation of desserts.
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Apple
The plant
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. Just like the pear tree, it offers pinkish white flowers and many varieties of fruits.
Benefits of Apple
Antioxidant
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Promotes digestive comfort
Antidiabetic
Contributes to weight loss
The Apple is...
Naturally rich in fiber
Usage tips
Eat plain as a snack or mixed with other dried fruits, nuts, in desserts, cut into pieces in dairy products or even in savory preparations or pastries.
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The Pear
The plant
Benefits of Pear
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Promotes digestive comfort
Antioxidant
The Pear is...
Naturally rich in fiber
Usage tips
Eat plain as a snack or mixed with other dried fruits, nuts, in desserts, cut into pieces in dairy products or even in savory preparations or pastries.
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The Prune
The plant
The prune comes from the plum tree, a fruit tree of the Prunus genus which brings together many subspecies and many cultivars. The most cultivated in Europe is the domestic plum tree, Prunus domestica. 3 to 8 meters high, it flowers around spring and gives small white flowers. Its fruits, plums, are more or less spherical in shape and covered with "pruine", a thin waxy film to protect it from external agents. Dried plums give rise to prunes, well known for their action on intestinal transit in particular.
Benefits of Prune
Antioxidant
Promotes digestive comfort, laxative
Anticholesterol
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Energizing
Prune is...
Naturally rich in fiber
Usage tips
Eat plain as a snack or mixed with other dried fruits, nuts, in desserts, cut into pieces in dairy products or even in savory preparations or pastries.
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Sultana Grapes
The plant
Raisins come from the Vitis vinifera vine. The vine is a climbing shrub whose stems can reach 6 meters long. It is mainly cultivated for its fruits. In the case of Sultanine grapes, cultivation is mainly done in Türkiye. The Sultanine 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
The Grape is...
Naturally rich in fiber
Usage tips
Eat plain as a snack or mixed with other dried fruits, nuts, in desserts, cereals, dairy products or in preparations both sweet (muffins, cakes, etc.) and savory (sauces, salads, etc.).
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Thompson Grapes
The plant
Raisins come from the Vitis vinifera vine. The vine is a climbing shrub whose stems can reach 6 meters long. It is mainly cultivated for its fruits. In the case of Thompson grapes, cultivation is mainly done in Türkiye. 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
The Grape is...
Naturally rich in fiber
Usage tips
Eat plain as a snack or mixed with other dried fruits, nuts, in desserts, cereals, dairy products or in preparations both sweet (muffins, cakes, etc.) and savory (sauces, salads, etc.).
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Green Grapes
The plant
Green grapes originate from China, they 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 dries slowly 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
The Grape is...
Naturally rich in fiber
Usage tips
Eat plain as a snack or mixed with other dried fruits, nuts, in desserts, cereals, dairy products or in preparations both sweet (muffins, cakes, etc.) and savory (sauces, salads, etc.).
Nuts
Nuts are particularly known and appreciated for their richness in essential fatty acids, omega 3 and 6 in particular. They contribute to a healthy and balanced diet by providing vitality and energy to the body. They are also very tasty and can be easily introduced into many recipes.
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Almond
The plant
Almonds come from the Prunus dulcis almond tree (syn. Prunus amygdalus), a shelled fruit tree belonging to the Rosaceae family. This tree is found around the Mediterranean, 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 lifespan can extend to 100 years. Its fruits contain the famous almonds that we love to taste so much 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
Strengthening the immune system
Promotes digestive comfort
Improves physical and/or intellectual performance
Almond is...
Naturally rich in protein, fiber, minerals and vitamins
Usage tipsA daily handful of almonds is enough to benefit from all their benefits. Eat plain or mixed with other dried fruits or nuts. They are ideal in sweet preparations, dairy products or even in savory preparations, in combination with broccoli or other vegetables for example.
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The Peanut
The plant
The Peanut is the fruit of the peanut, an annual plant approximately 20 cm to 1 m high that is found throughout the world, in South America, but also in Asia and Africa. Peanuts belong 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 pinotte in Canada. From the ground because the fruits actually develop underground in the form of shells a few cm long. The shells generally contain one to several peanuts.
Benefits of Peanut
Antioxidant
Contributes to weight loss
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Anticholesterol
Promotes digestive comfort
Antidiabetic
Peanut is...
Naturally rich in fiber, protein
Usage tipsPeanuts to shell and enjoy as an aperitif for example. Unsalted peanuts can also be incorporated into sweet or even savory culinary preparations.
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Hazelnut
The plant
The hazel is a tuft-shaped forest shrub, very widespread in Europe. It is made up of several thin trunks, and rises up to 3 or 4 meters in height. 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 rise to its fruit, the hazelnut, which is edible and has a woody pericarp called a “shell” containing an almond. The hazelnuts are grouped in small clusters of 2 or 3 fruits.
Benefits of Hazelnuts
Anticholesterol
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Antidiabetic
Antioxidant
Hazelnut is...
Naturally rich in fiber
Usage tipsEat plain or mixed with other dried fruits or nuts. They are ideal in sweet preparations, dairy products or even in savory cake or crumble preparations, in combination with squash for example.
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Brazil nut (or Amazon nut)
The plant
The Brazilian or Amazonian walnut belongs to the Lecythidaceae family, it is one of the largest trees in the Amazonian forest. It can reach up to 50 meters in height. It is found in the heart of tropical forests in South America. The fruit of the tree appears as a large, hard brown shell, approximately 10 cm in diameter, weighing more than 1 kg. Inside this shell, which is somewhat reminiscent of a 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
Promotes digestive comfort
Strengthening the immune system
Participates in hormonal balance (thyroid)
There Brazil nut east...
Naturally rich in fiber
Usage tipsEat plain or mixed with other dried fruits or nuts. They are ideal as a snack or even crushed in culinary preparations.
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The Nut
The plant
The walnut 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 measures 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 which represents the kernel in which we find the kernels of the walnut which are edible.
Benefits of Nuts
Anticholesterol
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Antidiabetic
Antioxidant
Contributes to weight loss
Promotes digestive comfort
Energizing
The Walnut is...
Naturally rich in fiber
Usage tipsEat plain or mixed with other dried fruits or nuts. They are ideal in sweet preparations, cakes or even in savory preparations in combination with cheese for example.
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Cashew
The plant
Cashew, 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 approximately 10 meters high, widely cultivated for its uniquely shaped fruits. The cashew nut is present in a grayish beige shell which, once broken, releases the edible fruit. Above this shell is a pseudo fruit that looks like a red, orange pepper called a cashew apple.
Benefits of Cashew
Anticholesterol
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Antidiabetic
Antioxidant
Promotes digestive comfort
Antianemic
There Cashew nuts east...
Naturally rich in fiber and protein
Usage tipsEat 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 ones, chicken, vegetables or simply as an aperitif.
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Macadamia nut
The plant
The macadamia is a large tree that can reach 15 meters high, native to the North-East of Australia. It has broad, rounded, 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 vegetable oil can also be extracted. Its shell is very solid and resistant, and is covered with a fairly thin, green and shiny fleshy envelope. The almond is white in color. Very rich in lipids, it contains around 70% oil.
Benefits of Macadamia Nuts
Anticholesterol
Antioxidant
Antidiabetic
Promotes digestive comfort
Contributes to weight loss
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Macadamia Nut is...
Naturally rich in fiber
Usage tipsEat plain or mixed with other dried fruits or nuts. They are ideal as healthy snacks for example.
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Pecan
The plant
The pecan or 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, it measures almost 25 meters in height and presents its fruits in a green shell. Once ripe, the green shell detaches to make way for a shell containing the coveted dried fruit.
Benefits of Pecan
Anticholesterol
Antioxidant
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Contributes to weight loss
There Pecan nuts east...
Naturally rich in fiber
Usage tipsEat plain or mixed with other dried fruits or nuts. They are ideal in sweet preparations, tarts or brownies.
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The pine nut
The plant
The stone pine is a conifer of the Pinaceae family which contains the seeds of interest: pine nuts. Pine is present throughout the world, particularly in the Mediterranean basin. Its fruit is the pine, also called pine cone. The scales of this pseudo-fruit contain the edible seeds which are the pine nuts.
Benefits of Pine Nuts
Anticholesterol
Antioxidant
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Contributes to weight loss
The Pine Nut is...
Naturally rich in protein
Usage tipsConsume whole or crushed. Pine nuts can be used in savory dishes, salads, pestos, vegetables, but also in sweet preparations or as an aperitif.
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Pistachio
The plant
The pistachio tree is the shrub of the Anacardiaceae family which gives rise to pistachios. Originally from the Middle East, the pistachio tree is today widely cultivated in the Mediterranean basin. At a height of 3 to 10 meters, the pistachio tree contains fruits called red-green drupes beneath which hides a hard, often split shell containing the pistachio.
Benefits of Pistachio
Anticholesterol
Antioxidant
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Antidiabetic
Promotes digestive comfort
Pistachio east...
Naturally rich in fiber and protein
Usage tipsEat plain or mixed with other dried fruits or nuts. They are ideal in both savory preparations, in cakes or crumbles, as well as sweet preparations, notably financial.
Seeds
The seeds are known for their strong nutritional power due to their richness in proteins, essential fatty acids but also in fiber, vitamins and minerals. They contribute to a healthy and balanced diet by providing vitality and energy to the body. Eaten raw for maximum benefits, or ground or added to our dishes, the seeds are tasty and varied!
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Hemp seed
The plant
Hemp fruit (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 ovoid in shape, 3 to 5 mm and yellow-gray-brown in color. Located directly in the fibers of the plant, hemp seeds are edible and have a very high nutritional value. Oilseed, hemp seeds are eaten as is, but they can also be transformed into oil or flour.
Benefits of Hemp seed
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Energizing
Anticholesterol
Strengthening the immune system
Hemp seed is...
Naturally rich in protein and omega 3. Source of fiber and vitamin E
Usage tips1 to 3 tablespoons of whole or shelled hemp seeds per day are enough to benefit from all their benefits.
To eat raw as is, to sprinkle and mix on all your savory or sweet dishes.
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Chia seed
The plant
The chia seed comes from chia (Salvia hispanica), plant native to Central America and Mexico whose name means “strength” in Maya. This plant is part of the Lamiaceae family and can reach up to 1.5 meters high. The chia seed is small, oval and usually no more than 2mm long. The basis of the diet of many people in Mexico, chia seeds are one of the nutrient-rich foods.
Benefits of Chia Seed
Promotes digestive comfort
Contributes to weight loss
Energizing
Anticholesterol
Chia seed is...
Naturally rich in fiber, protein, omega 3 and 6
Usage tipsConsume 1 tablespoon or approximately 15 g (not to exceed) per day.
Use them as is or ground in your hot or cold preparations.
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Pumpkin seed
The plant
Pumpkin seed comes from squash (Cucurbita pepo) which is part of the Cucurbitaceae family. Originally from Mexico, it was not until the 16th century that it arrived in Europe. The squash has a very long, creeping, hairy stem with broad, hairy leaves with irregular edges. The pumpkin seed is dark green in color and is covered with a thin covering. It can be eaten plain, ground, chopped, grilled or in oil.
Benefits of pumpkin seeds
Anticholesterol
Strengthening the immune system
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Energizing
Pumpkin seed is...
Naturally rich in protein, fiber and minerals
Usage tipsTo eat plain, grilled, mixed with your dishes and various savory or sweet preparations.
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Fenugreek seed
The plant
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.), is a plant in the Fabaceae family with an appearance similar to clover and which can reach 60 centimeters in height. The flowers of fenugreek give fruits, the pods, from which ocher-yellow seeds with a characteristic odor are extracted. Also called trigonella, fenugreek belongs to the family of aromatic plants and is effective in relieving many inconveniences. These seeds have a high composition of active ingredients and nutrients, which will provide many benefits to the body.
Benefits of Fenugreek seed
Antidiabetic
Promotes digestive comfort
Stimulates the appetite
Fenugreek seed is...
Naturally rich in protein, fiber, minerals and trace elements
Usage tipsPlain or in infusion: boil a teaspoon of fenugreek seeds in the equivalent of a cup of water for 5 minutes on the heat then 5 minutes off the heat.
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Pomegranate seed
The plant
The grenade (Punica granatum), from the pomegranate shrub of the Lythraceae family, is a yellow-red fruit with a rounded shape, generally 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 tangy 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
The pomegranate seed is...
Naturally rich in fiber. Source of Vitamin B9
Usage tipsPlain or mixed with other dried fruits, in cereals, cakes, biscuits or dairy products. Ideal sprinkled on your dishes.
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Brown flax seed
The plant
Flaxseed comes from flax (Linum usitatissimum L.), plant of the Linaceae family and very present in Europe both in the wild and in the cultivated state. The flax stem can reach 60 cm in height with pale blue flowers and its fruits which contain the flattened, brown-colored oval flax seeds. Known for its use in textile manufacturing, flax is also renowned for its seeds which are consumed as is or transformed into oil.
Benefits of Brown Flax Seed
Promotes digestive comfort
Anticholesterol
Participates in hormonal balance
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Energizing
Antioxidant
Brown Flax seed is...
Naturally rich in protein and fiber
Usage tipsTo benefit from all the benefits of flax seeds, it is recommended to grind them before consumption.
You can then enjoy them sprinkled on your dishes, salads or mixed in various savory or sweet preparations. They can also be eaten whole.
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Sunflower seed
The plant
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 seeds rich in edible oil. The sunflower is native to the United States but its cultivation developed in France in the 1970s. The plant is large, robust, with a stem that can reach 4 meters in height... It has very few branches and the most often a golden yellow flower head 5 to 30 cm in diameter. On the latter we find a grouping of small flowers giving the impression of forming the heart of the flower. Under each of these flowers, we find the seeds, striped black and white. Count around 100 seeds per flower head.
Benefits of Sunflower seed
Antioxidant
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Anticholesterol
Strengthening the immune system
Promotes digestive comfort
Beauty: anti-aging, hair growth, improves skin
Sunflower seed is...
Naturally rich in fiber and protein. Rich in vitamins and minerals
Usage tipsEat plain or lightly toasted as an aperitif, as a healthy snack, in salads or ground in culinary preparations (bread, cakes, etc.).
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Sesame seed
The plant
Sesame is said to originate from North India. Its seeds have been used for millennia 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 white or pink flowers from May to July. After flowering, small capsule fruits containing several cells will appear. Each cell will contain the seeds. In total, each capsule can hold up to 200! The seeds can be used plain or roasted to garnish 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
Strengthening the immune system
Promotes digestive comfort
Sesame seed is...
Naturally rich in protein and fiber. Rich in minerals and source of vitamins
Usage tipsTo incorporate into savory preparations, salads, bread doughs, but also desserts. Sesame seeds can also be used as a condiment in tahini or gomasio.
Powders: fruits, seeds and roots
Powdered fruits, berries, roots or seeds, plant powders are ideal for supplementing a diet thanks to their richness in nutrients and their health benefits. A large amount of nutrients in a very small portion of food: that's superfoods!
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Acai
The plant
The acai berry (Euterpe oleracea) is the fruit of an Amazonian palm tree. This small berry is reminiscent of blueberries with its purple color, which is due to the presence of antioxidant pigments. Measuring approximately 1 to 2 cm in diameter, acai has a flavor reminiscent of cocoa, prune or hazelnut. Always appreciated by local people, it is today very popular around the world for its energetic properties.
Benefits of Acai powder (freeze-dried fruit pulp)
Antioxidant
Anticholesterol
Promotes digestive comfort
Energizing
Acai powder is...
Naturally rich in fiber and source of protein
Usage tipsIn 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
The plant
Acerola (Malpighia emarginata) is native to 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 called "Barbados cherry". Known for its high vitamin C content, acerola is a slightly tart 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
Usage tipsIn drinks, desserts but also in energy bars or salads.
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 crushed banana.
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The camu-camu
The plant
The fruit of camu-camu (Myrciaria dubia) is a pink-purple colored berry with a diameter of approximately 1 to 3 cm and a tangy taste. These berries come from a shrub in the Myrtaceae family and native to Amazonia, which can reach up to 4 meters in height. A fruit with many health benefits, camu-camu is widely used to supplement food.
Benefits of Camu-Camu powder (dried fruits)
Antioxidant
Strengthening the immune system
Promotes digestive comfort
Energizing
Camu-Camu powder is...
Naturally rich in vitamin C and fiber
Usage tipsAdd ½ level teaspoon twice a day to your favorite preparation. 30-day renewable treatment.
Consume in smoothies, mueslis and porridges, a vegetable drink.
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Guarana
The plant
Guarana (Paullinia cupana) is a climbing plant that can reach 12 meters in length, which is part of the Sapindaceae family. It takes its name from the Guarani, a Native American people from the Amazon who discovered the virtues of this plant. Its fruits have the particularity of resembling 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
Strengthening the immune system
Improves physical and intellectual performance
Guarana powder is...
Naturally rich in fiber and protein
Usage tipsDilute 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 sporting activity.
It is important to hydrate well when taking this powder.
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Konjac
The plant
Konjac (Amorphophallus konjac) is part of the Araceae family and is native to Asia. This plant grows from a rhizome whose spherical tubers can weigh up to 4 kg for 25 cm in diameter. Very famous in Asian countries, konjac was consumed in edible paste "konnyaku", a mixture of konjac flour and lime water. It was also used as a food additive for making jelly candies.
Benefits of Konjac powder (dried rhizomes)
Contributes to weight loss
Promotes digestive comfort
Anticholesterol
Konjac powder is...
Naturally rich in fiber
Usage tipsMix 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 while taking this powder.
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La Lucuma
The plant
The lucuma (Pourteria lucuma) is the fruit of a tree native to South America, of the Sapotaceae family. Lucuma is oval in shape, measuring 5 to 8 cm in diameter with light yellow floury flesh. Formerly known as "gold of the Incas", lucuma has been consumed for many years. Highly appreciated for its firm flesh and its scent reminiscent of maple syrup, lucuma is mainly used as a dessert.
Benefits of Lucuma powder (dried fruit)
Promotes digestive comfort
Contributes to weight loss
Lucuma powder is...
Naturally rich in fiber
Usage tipsMix 1 to 2 tablespoons per day (i.e. 10 to 20 g) in a plant-based milk, smoothie, fruit or vegetable juice or in your raw recipes. 30-day renewable treatment.
For children over 8 years old: mix 1 teaspoon (or approximately 9 g per day).
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Maca
The plant
Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a plant of the Brassica family native to South America and cultivated at more than 4000 meters altitude. Maca is a root with high nutritional values and is one of the rare plants to resist extreme climatic conditions. Highly appreciated in 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
Usage tipsMix 2 level teaspoons (i.e. 5 g) per day in a drink of your choice and consume instantly, ideally 30 minutes before meals.
In a maximum of 30 days renewable treatment or in occasional doses. It is also possible to sprinkle maca into dishes.
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Ashwagandha
The plant
Ashwagandha powder is extracted from the roots of the plant of the same name. Coming from the Solanaceae family, this plant is anchored in traditional Indian medicine. This is Indian ginseng, it is a small plant with leaves of around ten centimeters and orange-red berries that can be reminiscent 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 rich in fiber
Usage tipsDilute 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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The Baobab
The plant
Baobab powder comes from the baobab, an ancestral tree of the Bombaceae family which can live 3,000 years, and which is characteristic of Africa. Nicknamed "upside down tree" because its thorny and highly branched branches are reminiscent of roots, it is a massive tree that can reach 25 m high and 12 m in diameter. A typical tree of the African savannah, the baobab resists drought very effectively by storing up to 100,000 liters of water in its trunk. Its fruits contain seeds coated in 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
Strengthening the immune system
Baobab powder is...
Naturally rich in fiber
Usage tipsMix 1 to 3 level teaspoons per day (2 to 6 g) of baobab powder in 300 mL of smoothie, vegetable milk, yogurt or juice for example. Can also be incorporated into a dessert or dish and sprinkled on culinary preparations.
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Cocoa
The plant
Cocoa comes from the cocoa tree, a 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. Some of the flowers of the cocoa tree produce pods. These contain the beans from which cocoa powder is produced. Several manufacturing steps are necessary. The beans are usually roasted before being ground, pressed to obtain the liquid cocoa butter on one side as well as a solid part called cake. It is the cake that is sifted to obtain 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
Usage tipsIncorporate cocoa powder into your drinks, hot or cold, milk, and other sweet preparations according to your tastes.
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Carob
The plant
The carob tree is a fruit tree found in the Mediterranean basin of the legume or Fabaceae family. Measuring between 5 and 15 meters high, the carob tree gives rise to fruits called carobs which take the form of brown pods containing seeds. 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 rich in fiber
Usage tipsIncorporate carob powder into 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
The plant
Turmeric is an herbaceous plant from the Zingiberaceae family well known for its spice of the same name. It originates from southern Asia and today it is India which is the world's leading producing country. Turmeric is a herbaceous plant about 1 meter high with long stems on which large leaves stand and in its center there are flowers erect 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
Promotes digestive comfort
Anti-inflammatory
Protection of the osteoarticular system
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Beauty: anti-aging, hair growth, improves skin
Antidiabetic
Turmeric powder is...
Naturally rich in fiber
Usage tipsSprinkle as a spice on your dishes or to incorporate into your culinary preparations.
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The Maqui
The plant
The maqui is a small Chilean tree of the Eleocarpaceae family giving the small berry of the same name. It is a small tree about 5 meters high whose leaves and berries are traditionally used by the Chilean people. Nowadays, berries are considered an antioxidant superfruit. They are reduced to powder to benefit from 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 and vitamin C
Usage tipsIncorporate maqui powder into yogurts, desserts, mueslis, smoothies, compotes or sprinkled on a dish, like a spice. Allow 1 to 4 teaspoons of maqui powder per day in your preparations depending on your tastes.
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Moringa
The plant
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". It is its leaves which are the subject of numerous studies today for their richness in proteins but also in fibers and antioxidants. Reduced to powder, they become a great ally for the elderly but also 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
Usage tipsMix 1 to 3 teaspoons per day (2 to 6 g) of moringa powder in 300 mL of smoothie, vegetable milk, soup or juice for example. Can also be incorporated into a dessert or dish and sprinkled on culinary preparations.
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Blonde psyllium
The plant
Blond psyllium, also called ispaghul or Indian plantain, is an annual plant cultivated in India mainly for its seed and seed coat. This plant appears in the form of very short stems and leaves covered with soft hairs. At the top of these stems stand cylindrical flowering spikes which will give rise to seeds. It is the covering surrounding the seed, called the seed coat, which is ground into powder and is widely used to regulate intestinal transit.
Benefits of blond Psyllium powder (husks)
Promotes digestive comfort
Contributes to weight loss
Anticholesterol
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Antidiabetic
Psyllium powder is...
Naturally rich in fiber
Usage tips1 to 3 heaped teaspoons of psyllium per day, i.e. 5 to 15 g. Start with 1 spoon and gradually increase depending on the desired effect. Add to the drink of your choice (water, fruit juice, vegetable drink, etc.) and drink immediately. Best consumed 30 minutes before a meal. Can be used as a thickening agent in soups, sauces, juices, smoothies, yogurts...
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Wheatgrass
The plant
Wheatgrass comes from wheat, this well-known annual plant belonging to the botanical family of grasses. It is one of the most cultivated plants on the planet alongside rice. Wheat is composed of a hollow stem that can reach 1 meter high and ends in a flower spike. When we talk about wheatgrass, we are referring to the young growth of the plant. This is pruned when it reaches approximately 10-15 cm in height. After harvesting, it is dehydrated in order to then reduce it into powder with amazing nutritional properties.
Benefits of Wheatgrass Powder
Contributes to weight loss, detox
Antioxidant
Promotes digestive comfort
Wheatgrass powder is...
Naturally rich in fiber, protein, vitamin C, zinc, iron, calcium
Usage tipsMix 1 to 3 level teaspoons per day (2 to 6 g) of wheatgrass in 300 mL of smoothie, vegetable milk or juice for example. Best consumed before a meal. Can also be sprinkled on culinary preparations.
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Hemp
The plant
Hemp is a plant in the Cannabaceae family that can reach 3 to 4 meters in height. The hemp stem is made up of numerous fibers widely used in the industry. The serrated leaves of this plant grow all around its stem and the flowers cluster at the top of the stems. The Hemp fruit produced by the flower, called seed or hemp, has an ovoid shape and is yellow-gray-brown in color. This seed, 3 to 5 mm long, composed of an almond wrapped in a shell, allows you to obtain by pressing a vegetable oil very rich in omega 3. In addition, reduced to powder and de-oiled, the seed offers a powder hemp rich in more than 50% protein.
Benefits of Hemp Protein
Energizing
Anticholesterol
Protection of the cardiovascular system
Antioxidant
Strengthening the immune system
Hemp proteins...
Naturally rich in protein, fiber, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium. Source of vitamin E
Usage tipsmixed with other flours (5 to 30%), in culinary preparations (pancakes, waffles, breads, savory cakes, etc.) or at a rate of 1 to 3 teaspoons (5 to 15 g) in drink (shakes, protein smoothies).
The seaweeds
Thanks to their high levels of trace elements, minerals, vitamins and even proteins, algae are also part of the superfood family. Dried and in powder form, these aquatic vegetables are full of benefits!
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Chlorella
The plant
Chlorella (Chlorella vulagris), is a unicellular microalgae with a spherical shape measuring approximately 5 µm in diameter. Freshwater microalgae, chlorella is a eukaryotic organism, it therefore has a nucleus delimited by a membrane. Its richness in chlorophyll gives it a green color. Renowned for its great 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
Strengthening the immune system
Antioxidant
Chlorella is...
Rich in fiber, protein and iron
Usage tipsAdd 2 teaspoons to your favorite preparation. As a treatment of 10 days maximum, renewable or taken occasionally.
In smoothies, soups, fruit and vegetable juices, ideal with fish, as a salad dressing.
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Spirulina
The plant
Spirulina (Spirulina platensis), is a spiral-shaped cyanobacteria. It is mainly found naturally in freshwater lakes, between 20°C and 40°C at a pH varying between 9 and 11. Its richness in phycocyanin gives it a blue-green color. Consumed for several years by indigenous populations, spirulina has great nutritional richness and great bioavailability of its active ingredients.
Benefits of Spirulina
Energizing
Antioxidant
Strengthening the immune system
Anti-anemic
Contributes to weight loss
Anticholesterol
Spirulina is...
Naturally rich in protein
Usage tipsAdd 2 teaspoons to your favorite preparation. As a treatment of 10 days maximum, renewable or taken occasionally.
In smoothies, soups, fruit and vegetable juices, ideal with fish, as a salad dressing.
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The Klamath
The plant
The klamath (Aphanizomenon flos-aquae) or AFA is considered a freshwater microalgae native to the United States and more particularly to Upper Klamath Lake in Oregon. Cousin of spirulina, klamath is actually a cyanobacteria which grows on the surface of water and which represents one of the richest sources of antioxidant substances.
Benefits of the Klamath
Strengthening the immune system
Participates in mental well-being
Antioxidant
Energizing
Antidiabetic
Anticholesterol
The Klamath is...
Rich in protein and source of fiber
Usage tips1 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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