Mayan Nut FruitIntroduction of Mayan Nut Fruit Scientific name - Brosimum alicastrumAboriginal to Latin America and the Caribbean, Mayan nut is known by several other local names such as the Ramon Nut, Breadnut, Ojoche, Ojite, Ojushte, Ujushte, Capomo, Manchinga, Sande, Pisba waihka, Hu...
Chia seeds (Salvia hispanica), are the the edible seeds of a flowering plant from the mint family plant native to Mexico and Central America. It became an important food crop in ancient Aztec, Mayan, and Mesoamerican cultures. Rich in many nutrients, Chia seed is exceptionally high in α-li...
Nuts are versatile and are eaten raw or roasted and made into paste, butter, nondairy beverages, and oils. All nuts have unique properties, culinary uses, and potential health benefits. Almonds are the world’s largest nut crop. Brazil nuts contain a particularly high amount of selenium. Cash...
The chia seed is nutrient-dense and packs a punch of energy-boosting power. Aztec warriors ate chia seeds to give them high energy and endurance. They said just one spoonful of chia could sustain them for 24 hours. Chia means “strength” in the Mayan language, and chia seeds were known ...
Cocoa itself has been given several nicknames, the most common one being Theobroma, meaning Food of the Gods. The word ‘chocolate’ is derived from the Aztec word Cacahuatl, meaning “black nut,”“cacao fruit,” or “gods’ food.” Cacahuatl is the same name that was given to the hum...