Foods for Weight Loss

Chickpeas are cooked and used in stews, soups and purees. They have a very mild, slightly nutty flavour. Do not eat them raw! Organic?

Raw, red sour cherries (Prunus cerasus) have a sour taste. Suitable for making jam and compote. Organic?

Spelt (raw) has different gluten proteins than wheat and no omega-5 gliadin. The hulled grain is also called spelt, fesen, vesen or Schwabenkorn. Organic?

The green olive (raw) is the precursor to the fully ripe black olive. Pickling helps to get rid of the bitter substances. Organic?

Baked goods made from whole wheat flour taste more intense than white flour products, but the dough does not rise as much due to the higher bran content. Organi

Horseradish tree leaves (moringa, castor oil plant) are rich in nutrients and proteins. Moringa leaves are used raw or traditionally cooked. Organic?

Fresh, raw goji berries have a fruity, tart taste, are rich in vitamins and secondary plant substances and enrich a meal. Organic?

Chinese water chestnuts taste sweet and are still crunchy even when cooked. Due to possible parasites, they can only be eaten raw and if washed well. Organic?

Raw plums (true plums) are perfect for compote, puree or an Asian plum sauce. Organic quality?

Chestnuts (Maroni, Marroni) are sweet chestnuts. The differences are size, peelability and intensity of flavor. Both are edible raw.

Lentils (erve, kitchen lentils) have a high protein content and are easier to digest than peas or beans. Soaking or cooking is necessary.

Gently dried organic apricots are raw and have a high nutrient content. Unsulphured ones are a little browner, but free of preservatives.

Wholemeal spelt flour is used primarily for baking. Since spelt (organic?) contains more gliadin than wheat, spelt dough is more stretchy but less dimensionally

The raw Arame seaweed, also known as sea oak, is a brown algae and can be used in many ways in soups and salads thanks to its mild taste. Organic?

Laminaria algae or kelp are brown algae. Here raw or fresh. Organic? They form extensive kelp forests. The high iodine content is problematic.

Bladderwrack (raw), a brown algae, is widely used. The algae has been known as a medicinal remedy for centuries. It has a high iodine content. Organic?

Cashew mozzarella is a popular vegan alternative to Italian cheese and is available organically. It is easy to make yourself, but is hardly raw.

Lentils, red, raw (erve, kitchen lentils), have a high protein content and are easy to digest. They contain a lot of fiber and protein.

Uncooked dried plums have a high nutrient content and can be bought raw and unsulfured. Good for constipation. Organic?

Leeks are good to eat raw and can be used in a similar way to onions, garlic and chives. They are available regionally and in organic quality almost all year ro