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We consume far too much table salt (cooking salt). See text. It takes three months for the taste buds to become more sensitive to salt so that we need less.

Black pepper: read about the differences between black, green, white, and red pepper in the link. Pepper owes its spicy heat primarily to the alkaloid piperine.

The quality of drinking water (tap and mineral water) varies greatly by location and can contain contaminants.

The claim that eating garlic reduces cholesterol is controversial. However, it is an accepted fact that garlic lowers the risk of colon cancer. See text.

Onions have antibacterial effects and lower blood pressure, blood sugar, and blood lipids. The small intestine cannot digest fractans, which is why gas occurs.

Walnuts are the nuts that have the highest concentration of omega-3 fatty acids (linoleic acid). Walnuts help protect against cardiovascular diseases. See text.

Carrots are a low-calorie vegetable with a relatively high level of carotenoids. They can be used to make either raw or cooked recipes.

Olive oil is given too much importance even though, for example, canola oil contains three times less omega-3. We also use too much oil.

Lemon juice in its raw form is used frequently to give a dish or drink a fresh, clean taste. Thanks to its antioxidants, it is effective against discoloration.

Fresh parsley (flat-leaf, curly-leaf or garden parsley) add flavor, vitamins and very important phytochemicals to your favorite dishes.

Ginger is used as a spice and a medicinal plant (e.g., to treat gastrointestinal problems). It owes its distinctive spicy and citrus flavor mainly to gingerol.

Green cilantro (coriander) has a lemony, peppery smell and a sweet and sour flavor; some people think it has an unpleasant soapy taste.

Sea salt from evaporated salt water is collected in salt evaporation ponds. The most well known type on the market is Fleur de Sel, which is harvested by hand.

The nutritional value of lemons without the peel is lower. Only use the peel if the lemon is organic — the peel contains more nutrients than the pulp or juice.

With 23g/100g of ALA, raw flaxseed (linseed) has the highest concentration of omega-3 fatty acids of all the better known plant seeds. Choose organic.

Canola oil contains a significantly higher amount of essential fatty acids than, for example, olive oil. It is used primarily as a cooking oil and in margarine.

Unlike chilli peppers, bell peppers are not spicy, but instead have a mild sweetness. They are available in green, yellow, and red. See text.

Ripe red tomatoes (raw) are used both for preparing cooked and raw foods and are also processed to make tomato juice, ketchup, tomato paste, and tomato sauce.

Limes are seldom eaten raw. They have a sour and zesty taste, and the juice and zest are added to certain dishes and drinks to enhance their flavor.

Ground cinnamon is used to flavor a variety of dishes. The substance coumarin, which is found in higher levels in cheap cinnamon, may be harmful to your health.