Foundation Diet and Health
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Several bundles of lemongrass - Cymbopogon citratus- on a market.
© CC-by-sa 3.0, Henna, Wikipedia
  • 99 kcal
  • Water 71%
  • 92/07/02 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.14 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.03 g
Lemongrass, or West Indian or Guatemalan lemongrass, tastes slightly of lemon and has a scent reminiscent of roses. For Asian cuisine and tea.
Miso paste in a bowl with flowers and soybeans, the raw material, on the top right.
© Bought from Successo images, Fotalia
  • 198 kcal
  • Water 43%
  • 57/29/14 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 2.5 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.40 g
Miso (soybean paste) tastes like fermented beans and can range from spicy to sweet. Miso is a natural flavor enhancer.
Light, home-made almond puree in glass jar, with almonds next to it.
© Bought from Heike Rau, fotolia
  • 670 kcal
  • Water 3%
  • 15/21/64 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 13 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.05 g
White almond butter consists of peeled, ground almonds, which can be raw if the process is gentle. Organic almond butter is available.
Coconut blossom sugar from the Cocos nucifera: wooden spoon full heaped, behind open coconut.
© Bought from Ideenkoch, fotolia
  • 388 kcal
  • Water 2%
  • 98/01/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Coconut blossom sugar is palm sugar that is primarily obtained from coconut palm blossoms. The vegan, but not raw sugar is used for sweetening. Organic?
Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.): tumeric root (left), coursely ground powder (right).
© CC-by-sa 3.0, Simon A. Eugster, Wikipedia
  • 39 kcal
  • Water 82%
  • 84/12/04 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Raw turmeric (Curcuma longa, curcuma, turmeric root) not only stimulates digestion, but also has other health-promoting properties. Organic?
A bunch of Moroccan mint (Mentha spicata)
© Bought from emer, fotolia
  • 44 kcal
  • Water 86%
  • 68/26/06 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.05 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.34 g
Moroccan mint is a descendant of spearmint. It has a milder taste when raw than peppermint. Organic quality?
Flakes, coarse and finely ground, vegan (can be heated): whole wheat flour
© CC-by 3.0, Margaret Hoogstrate, Wikipedia
  • 340 kcal
  • Water 11%
  • 82/15/03 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 1.1 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.07 g
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
Young woman smells fresh broccoli with stalk. Brassica oleracea var. Italica.
© Bought from anetlanda, fotolia
  • 34 kcal
  • Water 89%
  • 68/29/04 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.02 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.02 g
Broccoli (brocoli, broccoli, brokoli, asparagus cabbage, sprout cabbage) has a spicy, delicate taste. The flower (head), stalk and leaves are also edible raw.
Cocoa powder, raw and unsweetened, in a white ceramic mortar and pestle.
© CC-by 2.0, Olaf Pokorny, flickr.com
  • 228 kcal
  • Water 3%
  • 63/21/15 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.44 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Cocoa powder (unsweetened) is available raw or roasted. Natural cocoa powder is usually lighter than processed powder. Organic quality?
Pasta and baked goods, vegetarian: flour
© CC-by-sa 3.0, Mudd1, Wikipedia
  • 361 kcal
  • Water 13%
  • 84/14/02 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.68 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.04 g
Wheat flour (raw?, organic?) is mainly used for baking bread and other baked goods due to its good baking properties.
Two Hokkaido pumpkins, two pieces, seeds and pieces - Cucurbita maxima.
© Bought from beats_, fotolia
  • 34 kcal
  • Water 90%
  • 89/10/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.02 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.04 g
The orange-red Hokkaido pumpkin has a nutty aroma and is rich in fiber and vitamins. A Hokkaido pumpkin can be eaten with the skin on.
Tomatoes, preserved: fresh tomatoes on the left, canned chopped tomatoes on the right.
© Bought from Moving Moment, fotolia
  • 32 kcal
  • Water 89%
  • 79/18/03 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.11 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.00 g
Chopped tomatoes from a can are generally preserved by heating, not raw. The consistency depends on the product. Organic quality?
Citrus sautee and grated lemon with lemon rasps in square ceramic bowl.
© Bought from DramaSan, fotolia
  • 47 kcal
  • Water 82%
  • 90/08/02 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.06 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.03 g
Lemon peels have a delicious aroma when raw. Here are a few lemon peel recipes. Only use the peel of untreated citrus fruits (organic)!
Dried, real thyme (Thymus vulgaris) piled on a light surface.
© CC-by-sa 3.0, Daniel78, Wikimedia
  • 276 kcal
  • Water 8%
  • 79/11/09 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.50 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.69 g
True thyme is a healthy spice because of its essential thyme oil. For reasons of durability, the dried variety is more popular than the raw one. Organic?
Yellow sweet pepper (bell pepper), hanging on the plant ready for harvest - Capsicum annuum.
© Bought from IamTK, shutterstock
  • 27 kcal
  • Water 92%
  • 84/13/03 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
In contrast to chili peppers, sweet peppers (raw) are less spicy. Yellow and red peppers are riper, milder and sweeter than green ones. Organic?
Coconut meat, raw - Cocos nucifera: Two halves show the coconut meat. Behind it ornament.
© Bought from carballo, fotolia
  • 354 kcal
  • Water 47%
  • 29/06/64 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.37 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Fresh coconut meat tastes particularly good raw as a snack. But you can also grate it and eat it with fruit salads, desserts or savory dishes.
Above: open coconut on the left side next to red flower, below shredded coconut in different grades of fineness.
© Bought from ExQuisine, fotolia
  • 660 kcal
  • Water 3%
  • 25/07/68 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.71 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Raw coconut flakes have a sweet, nutty taste. They are mainly used for cakes, pastries and desserts. Organic quality?
Dried Brazil nuts in a dish. Brazil nuts are the seeds of the fruit of the Brazil nut tree.
© CC-by-sa 2.0, Melanie Scherer, Stiftung Gesundheit und Ernährung Schweiz
  • 659 kcal
  • Water 3%
  • 13/15/72 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 24 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.02 g
Brazil nuts are often not raw, but heat-treated. The Brazil nut goes well with salads or as an ingredient in baked goods. Be careful, high selenium content! Org
Balsamic vinegar in white double bowl: dark and light (Condimento bianco).
© Bought from Shawn Hempel, Adobe
  • 110 kcal
  • 97/01/02 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
White balsamic vinegar (Condimento bianco) consists of white wine vinegar and grape must. Thickening at a low temperature preserves the light color. Raw food?,
Pears in a braided container, around it another and a half. Pyrus communis L.
© Bought from pilipphoto, fotolia
  • 57 kcal
  • Water 84%
  • 97/02/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.09 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.00 g
A raw pear contains valuable mineral salts, vitamins and trace elements. Pears are also used in cooked, preserved or dried form. Organic?