Quinoa an ancient Incan grain that is one of the highest plant sources of protein. It's also a source of calcium, iron, phosphorus, B vitamins, and vitamin E. an ancient Incan grain that is one of the highest plant sources of protein. It's also a source of calcium, iron, phosphorus, B vitamins, and vitamin E.

Raw foods foods that have not been cooked above a certain temperature, generally considered 116F. foods that have not been cooked above a certain temperature, generally considered 116F. See See Live or living foods. Live or living foods.

Saffron the hand-picked stigma or the saffron crocus flower, it's the most precious and expensive spice in the world. It imparts a bright orange-yellow color and an exotic flavor and aroma. the hand-picked stigma or the saffron crocus flower, it's the most precious and expensive spice in the world. It imparts a bright orange-yellow color and an exotic flavor and aroma.

Sea salt made from evaporated sea water. Higher in minerals than commercially processed table salt. made from evaporated sea water. Higher in minerals than commercially processed table salt. See also See also Celtic sea salt and Himalayan crystal salt. Celtic sea salt and Himalayan crystal salt.

Seitan originating in ancient China and sometimes referred to as "meat of wheat" or "Buddha food." It is wheat gluten dough that has been cooked in a broth with different types of seasonings. originating in ancient China and sometimes referred to as "meat of wheat" or "Buddha food." It is wheat gluten dough that has been cooked in a broth with different types of seasonings.

Shoyu a traditional j.a.panese soy sauce that is made from fermented soybeans and wheat. It imparts a strong salty flavor. a traditional j.a.panese soy sauce that is made from fermented soybeans and wheat. It imparts a strong salty flavor. See also See also Soy sauce and Tamari. Soy sauce and Tamari.

Soy milk a popular soy-based milk with a nutty taste, this alternative to animal milk is made using cooked soybeans. There are many brands and many different flavored soymilks available. a popular soy-based milk with a nutty taste, this alternative to animal milk is made using cooked soybeans. There are many brands and many different flavored soymilks available.

Soy sauce a traditional j.a.panese condiment that is made from fermented soybeans and wheat. It imparts a strong salty flavor. a traditional j.a.panese condiment that is made from fermented soybeans and wheat. It imparts a strong salty flavor. See also See also Shoyu and Tamari. Shoyu and Tamari.

Spelt a highly nutritious and ancient grain that is in the wheat family and yet is generally tolerated by those with wheat allergies. It has a slightly nutty flavor and may be used to replace whole-wheat flour in baked goods and pastas. a highly nutritious and ancient grain that is in the wheat family and yet is generally tolerated by those with wheat allergies. It has a slightly nutty flavor and may be used to replace whole-wheat flour in baked goods and pastas.

Spiralizer a kitchen tool that slices and shreds and allows you to create unique garnishes and continuous strands of "pasta" from vegetables such as zucchini or summer squash. a kitchen tool that slices and shreds and allows you to create unique garnishes and continuous strands of "pasta" from vegetables such as zucchini or summer squash.

Standard American Diet (SAD) the eating habits of the "average" American. It generally refers to a low-fiber diet that is high in animal fats, processed and fast foods, and foods high in sugar, salt, and artificial ingredients. the eating habits of the "average" American. It generally refers to a low-fiber diet that is high in animal fats, processed and fast foods, and foods high in sugar, salt, and artificial ingredients.

Stevia leaf a member of the mint family originating in Paraguay, South America, Stevia is hundreds of times sweeter than sugar and is actually purported to benefit tooth health. For baking conversions, please visit a member of the mint family originating in Paraguay, South America, Stevia is hundreds of times sweeter than sugar and is actually purported to benefit tooth health. For baking conversions, please visit www.steviashop.com/additionaluses.php.

Sucanat is an abbreviation for "sugar cane natural," a granular sweetener that consists of evaporated sugar cane juice. It has approximately the same sweetness as sugar but retains most of the vitamins and minerals of the sugar cane. is an abbreviation for "sugar cane natural," a granular sweetener that consists of evaporated sugar cane juice. It has approximately the same sweetness as sugar but retains most of the vitamins and minerals of the sugar cane.

Tamari a by-product of the miso making process, tamari can have some wheat in it but is also frequently marketed as a wheat-free variety of soy sauce. It is thicker, darker, and has a stronger flavor than other soy sauces. a by-product of the miso making process, tamari can have some wheat in it but is also frequently marketed as a wheat-free variety of soy sauce. It is thicker, darker, and has a stronger flavor than other soy sauces. See also See also Shoyu and Soy sauce. Shoyu and Soy sauce.

Tamarind a tropical fruit widely used in drinks, sauces, and Pad Thai. The pulp has a sweet-and-sour flavor and is rich in B vitamins and calcium. It's popular in chutney in Indian cuisine and is used in drinks around the world. a tropical fruit widely used in drinks, sauces, and Pad Thai. The pulp has a sweet-and-sour flavor and is rich in B vitamins and calcium. It's popular in chutney in Indian cuisine and is used in drinks around the world.

Tempeh originally from Indonesia, tempeh consists of soybeans cultured in a rice culture, then cooked. Many different varieties are created by mixing the soybean with grains such as millet, wheat, or rice. originally from Indonesia, tempeh consists of soybeans cultured in a rice culture, then cooked. Many different varieties are created by mixing the soybean with grains such as millet, wheat, or rice.

Tofu processed soybean curd with origins in ancient China. It is commercially sold in a number of different varieties, including extra-firm, firm, soft, and silken. Each variety lends itself to a particular type of food preparation. processed soybean curd with origins in ancient China. It is commercially sold in a number of different varieties, including extra-firm, firm, soft, and silken. Each variety lends itself to a particular type of food preparation.

Turbinado sugar a large crystal created as a by-product from the first pressing of sugar cane. Moister than refined sugar, it is roughly as sweet as brown sugar and retains some mola.s.ses content. a large crystal created as a by-product from the first pressing of sugar cane. Moister than refined sugar, it is roughly as sweet as brown sugar and retains some mola.s.ses content.

Trans-fatty acids produced during the hydrogenation process, this synthetic fat has been linked to heart disease. The use of trans-fats in restaurants has been banned in several countries as well as in New York City, Philadelphia, and several other U.S. cities. produced during the hydrogenation process, this synthetic fat has been linked to heart disease. The use of trans-fats in restaurants has been banned in several countries as well as in New York City, Philadelphia, and several other U.S. cities.

Transition foods products or ingredients that a.s.sist us in switching from less healthful foods to healthier alternatives. While not necessarily the most healthful items themselves, they fill a role in satisfying cravings. It's not recommended to have these transition foods make up a large part of our diet. products or ingredients that a.s.sist us in switching from less healthful foods to healthier alternatives. While not necessarily the most healthful items themselves, they fill a role in satisfying cravings. It's not recommended to have these transition foods make up a large part of our diet.

Umeboshi plum a j.a.panese plum that's salted, pickled, and aged for many years. The paste imparts a tangy, salty flavor to many dishes and is also used as a spread in nori rolls. a j.a.panese plum that's salted, pickled, and aged for many years. The paste imparts a tangy, salty flavor to many dishes and is also used as a spread in nori rolls.

Unsaturated fats mono- and poly-unsaturated fats that are liquid at room temperature. They're found in nuts, seeds, and foods such as avocadoes, olives, corn, and their oils. mono- and poly-unsaturated fats that are liquid at room temperature. They're found in nuts, seeds, and foods such as avocadoes, olives, corn, and their oils.

Vegans people who follow a plant-based diet. They eat and live without using or consuming animal products. people who follow a plant-based diet. They eat and live without using or consuming animal products.

Vegetarians people who do not eat meat, fish, or poultry. people who do not eat meat, fish, or poultry. See also See also Lacto-ovo vegetarians; Lacto-vegetarians. Lacto-ovo vegetarians; Lacto-vegetarians.

Wakame part of the kelp family, this green seaweed is popular in Asia and is used in soups, salads, and noodle dishes. It's high in calcium, niacin, thiamin, and other B vitamins. part of the kelp family, this green seaweed is popular in Asia and is used in soups, salads, and noodle dishes. It's high in calcium, niacin, thiamin, and other B vitamins.

Wasabi powder a ground horseradish root that's pungent and quite spicy. When combined with water, it forms a paste that is a traditional j.a.panese condiment. a ground horseradish root that's pungent and quite spicy. When combined with water, it forms a paste that is a traditional j.a.panese condiment.