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.
The nutritious pulp of raw avocados is yellowish green to golden yellow, soft, and has an almost buttery consistency. It can be used for savory or sweet dishes.
Almonds have many uses, (e.g., as raw food, a baking ingredient, almond butter, and almond oil.) Be aware that raw bitter almonds contain the toxin amygdalin.
Nutritional yeast flakes are low in sodium and can be used to season, thicken, or garnish soups and sauces (25 g covers daily requirement of vitamin B1).
Red onions have a thin skin, and thanks to their mild taste they are a good choice for salads. They help prevent blood clots and are used to help treat asthma.
Celery stalks contain a relatively high amount of beta-carotene, and the leaves can be used to make pesto. Celery adds fresh flavor to a wide variety of dishes.
Genen shoyu contains substantially less salt than traditional soy sauce. It is therefore better suited for dishes that already contain a high level of salt.
Turmeric is a rhizome in the ginger family that stimulates digestion. Healing effects have been ascribed to it (see text), but little evidence supports this.
Button mushrooms can be eaten raw and cooked. They are the most popular type of mushroom (both white and brown varieties) and can also be found in the wild.