Archive for October, 2008

Tangy Tamarind

October 11, 2008
By sonia
Tangy Tamarind

Sonia Jones ND for the Haven Spa and Health Clinic, Boquete, The tamarind, botanical name Tamarindus indica, also called the tamarindo, is indigenous to tropical Africa. Back in the 14th century Marco Polo first introduced the fruit to Europe, later the Spanish and Portuguese explorers brought the tamarind to the Americas. A short palm...
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Pears

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Nutrients Vitamin C, beta-carotene, folic acid, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphoros, potassium, zinc and plenty of pectin. The humble pear is one of the most...
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Rice

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Rice (gluten-free) is a staple for more than half the world’s population. Did you know? That white rice has such a...
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Spelt grain

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Spelt (contains some gluten) is a relative of wheat. It originated in Southeast Asia and was brought to the Middle East more than 5,000...
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Kamut

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Kamut (contains some gluten) is an ancient form of durum-related wheat. It flourished in Egypt more than 5,000 years ago. Grown until the Second...
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Quinoa

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Quinoa (gluten-free) is a cousin of amaranth and has some of the same amazing qualities. One of the staples of the Incas and was...
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