African red tea, more commonly called rooibos tea, comes from the South African red bush and is naturally caffeine-free. It can be in the form of either green or red rooibos tea -- but red tea, the fermented variety, is more common.
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Acacia powder is made by grinding up acacia gum, which is naturally produced by the acacia tree, an evergreen belonging to the legume family that is native to Africa. Consumed as a dietary supplement for its high soluble-fiber content, acacia powder can be taken in capsule or tablet form, or as a loose powder.
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Psyllium is a soluble fiber produced from the Plantago ovata shrub. When exposed to fluids, the husk — from the outer portion of the seeds of the plant — swells up to create a gel. The powder has a finer texture than the husk, and is more commonly used in capsules.
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Coconut oil is made by extracting oil from mature coconut meat. The oil can then be refined or left as is, in which case it is known as virgin coconut oil. While coconut oil is high in fat, it is also rich in healthy fatty acids, which may have health benefits.
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Decaffeinated coffee allows you to indulge in the rich, dark, nutty and slightly bitter taste of coffee without the worries of caffeine. While caffeine is generally considered safe, too much can lead to anxiety or trouble sleeping.
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Spirulina is a type of sea vegetable, a microscopic saltwater plant harvested for its health benefits and sold dried as a health supplement in powder or tablet form. Rich in vitamins and protein, spirulina powder contains less filler than tablets do and can be added to smoothies, juices and other foods.
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The rich flavor, juiciness and tender texture of lamb kidneys adds robustness and depth to a dish. Common uses include chopped up in meat pies as well as quickly sauteed. Inexpensive, lamb kidneys are a good source of protein, although they are high in cholesterol.
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Carbonated water, sometimes called fizzy water, club soda, mineral water and a variety of other names, is merely drinking water with added carbonation, either from a chemical process, as with seltzer water, or through the introduction of pressurized gas to create bubbles or “fizz.
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A balanced diet that's rich in essential nutrients can help you have strong, healthy hair. A poor diet can lead to hair loss and weak hair that is dry and brittle. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends eating 1 1/2 to 2 cups of fruit and 2 to 3 cups of vegetables per day for a balanced, healthy diet.
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Gray hair can be the result of a nutritional deficiency such as a lack of vitamins B-12 or B-9. However, it is also a result of the natural aging process -- as you get older, your chances of gray hair increase by 10 to 20 percent every 10 years after the age of 30.
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Gray hair is an inevitable part of the aging process. As you age, your body produces less melanin, the pigment that provides hair color, causing your hair to revert to its natural white color.
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Native to South America, purple potatoes are an increasingly common sight in North American grocery stores. With their rich violet color, purple potatoes can be used like regular potatoes. Indeed, their bright splash of color lends an exotic flair to traditional dishes.
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A member of the Capsicum family, habaneros are a spicy chili pepper affiliated with jalapenos and bell peppers. A native of South and Central America, as well as the Caribbean, habaneros are among the hottest chili peppers there are.
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Spongy, flat and dotted with tiny holes, injera is a traditional African flatbread served in both Ethiopia and Eritrea. Injera is served alongside various meat and vegetable stews and is used to scoop up pieces of food with your hands, as well as soak up the sauces part of every Ethiopian and Eritrean meal.
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Beets are usually roasted or boiled and eaten cooked, although you can shave them raw and add them to salads. Raw beets can also be made into a fresh juice using a juicer, extracting the nutrients from the root vegetable. This makes for an easy way to consume the health benefits of beets.
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Ghee, also known as desi ghee, clarified butter or anhydrous butter oil, is a common ingredient in traditional Indian cooking. It is used to sauté spices, coat rice before cooking, and brown and sear meats.
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Olives, whether green or black, are rich in healthy fats. With their salty taste and meaty texture, they qualify as a low-calorie snack. All olives must be cured before they can be eaten; fully ripe olives turn a black color, while unripe olives are cured while still green.
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Sugar cane juice is made by crushing the fibrous insides of sugar cane stalks. This releases the natural sap of the plant, which is then filtered for impurities and drunk as is. Sugar cane juice is drunk around the world, although it is most common in Central and South America and Southeast Asia.
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The majority of the spice from hot peppers comes from a plant compound called capsaicin. The most obvious indicator of capsaicin's presence is the burning, tingling sensation it produces on your skin or tongue when you touch or eat hot peppers.
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Himalayan rock salt is also known as pink rock salt because of its distinctive pale pink color. Mined in Pakistan, Himalayan rock salt is a naturally occurring salt rich in a number of minerals.
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