How to combine superfoods for a super-diet?
Superfoods stand out from the rest foods due to their beneficial and high nutritional content. They usually have high amounts of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. At the same time, they may also contain healthy fats, fiber and high-quality protein. All of that is what they contain. However, they are also “super” by what they don’t […]
Ten chia ice cream recipes for National Ice Cream Day!
National Ice Cream Day is celebrated the third Sunday of July in the United States. This year we celebrate it on July 22. Is it possible to have a day for a dessert? Yes, it is! Why? Ice cream is one of the most consumed dessert in the world and in the United States. It […]
Origin, evolution and future of chia seeds
Chia seeds were first used back in 3500 B.C. in South and Central America. The name comes from the Mayan word “Chía”, meaning strength. It is believed that Chia seeds were used by the Maya messengers, which could carry in a small bag enough chia seeds to feed and support themselves during long journeys, increasing their resistance. For […]
Cheerios Debuts ‘Ancient Grains’ with quinoa
New Line Extension Is Made With Quinoa, Puffed Spelt, Kamut Wheat Article in a The Wall Street Journal by Sarah Nassauer. General Mills Inc.GIS +0.98% plans in January to start selling Cheerios Ancient Grains, a version of the bestselling breakfast cereal brand with quinoa, oats, and two wheat varieties, spelt and Kamut. It doesn’t matter that many […]