Wednesday, November 09, 2005

**Deconstructing "Weird" Health Foods**

Agar-Agar
A seaweed which is a jelling agent. Rich in calcium and soothing to the digestive tract.

Agave Nectar
Natural sweetener derived from a succulent plan, with the color and consistency of honey.

Arame
Sea vegetable harvested in Japan which is nutrient rich and low in calories.

Babaganoush
Middle Eastern dip of roasted eggplant and spices.

Chapati
Indian flat bread.

Casein
A phosphoprotein derived from milk which is often added to soy cheese products to
improve texture and promote melting.

Dulse
Sea vegetable native to the Atlantic coast which is nutrient rich and low in calories.

Hijiki
A sea vegetable, very high in calcium, phosphorous, iron, protein and vitamins A, B1 and B2.

Millet
Gluten free, easily digested grain. Nutrient rich and high in protein.

Miso
Fermented soybean paste. Rich in amino acids and live enzymes. A fantastic source of protein and a remarkable digestive aid.

Quinoa
An ancient grian like seed with a delicate yet crunchy texture. Good source of protein.

Seitan
Whole wheat flour, water-rinsed to extract the gluten, leaving a high protein and low fat vegetarian wheat meat.

Succanat
Organic dehydrated cane juice.

Tabouli
Light and refreshing Middle Eastern dish, traditionally made with abundant parsley.

Tahini
Sesame seeds ground into a paste, rich in calcium, phosphorous and protein.

Tempeh
Traditional Indonesian fermented soy product. Rich in B-12 and protein, with a nutty flavor.

Tofu
Soybean curd. A source of high quality protein, rich in calcium and cholesterol-free.

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