Foods for Weight Loss

Lupin flour (lupin protein, raw?, organic?) contains all important amino acids; is low in purines; is suitable for baking, as an egg substitute and for protein-

Horseradish tree pods (Moringa oleifera) are very rich in nutrients. Cooked moringa pods and raw or cooked leaves are used as vegetables. Organic?

Rhubarb (organic quality?) is popular because of its refreshing, sour taste and low calorie content. Edible raw in small portions.

With its crunchy leaves and refreshing taste, raw iceberg lettuce from the Crisphead group is a popular leaf salad. Organic quality?

The Nashi pear has an ochre-colored skin with small brown speckles. The white, raw flesh is crunchy and tastes sweet and sour. Organic?

Raw Batavia lettuce (Crisphead group) is low in calories and tastes sweet and slightly bitter. The leaves stay crisp and fresh for a long time. Organic quality?

Sweet peppers, green, raw, taste a little sweeter than chili peppers, but less so than red or yellow ones. Green ones are harvested before they ripen. Organic?

Lettuce (Butterhead group) is low in calories and has a tender consistency when raw. It is rich in vitamin K. Organic quality?

Both the stems and leaves of chard are edible. Raw? It tastes like spinach, but is more intense and bitter. Organic?

The dark purple aronia berries are rich in vitamins, minerals and secondary plant substances. Organic quality? Raw? Frozen?

Chives are mainly used as a kitchen spice, raw or in warm dishes. They are rich in calcium and iron. Organic quality?

Baker's yeast (active dry yeast) is used to loosen dough (raising agent). Baker's yeast is related to brewer's yeast. Organic quality possible.

Lucerne seeds (alfalfa, trefoil) should not be eaten raw, but rather germinated, because they contain a lot of canavanine, which breaks down during germination.

Broccoli has a spicy, delicate taste, raw or cooked. In addition to the flower (head, bunch of flowers, florets), the stalk and the leaves are also edible.

The spice allspice or allspice is often bought as whole seeds (raw?). It tastes like cloves and is slightly spicy. Organic?

Spring onions, leek onions or winter onions (raw) do not have distinct, round bulbs like shallots or onions, but resemble leeks. Organic?

Nasturtium (raw, fresh) originally comes from South and Central America. It enriches salads with a pleasant spiciness. Organic quality?

Cauliflower (organic) has a mild taste and is easier to digest than other types of cabbage. Raw cauliflower has a high vitamin C content.

Real guavas, raw (guava, guayaba, goiaba) have an exceptional taste and a high content of vitamin C. Prefer organic quality.

With their tart, sour taste, raw cranberries are also popular as a baking ingredient. Organic quality is preferable.