Foundation Diet and Health
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Several bundles of lemongrass - Cymbopogon citratus- on a market.
© CC-by-sa 3.0, Henna, Wikipedia
  • 99 kcal
  • Water 71%
  • 92/07/02 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.14 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.03 g
Lemongrass, or West Indian or Guatemalan lemongrass, tastes slightly of lemon and has a scent reminiscent of roses. For Asian cuisine and tea.
Maple syrup drips from a creator in glass bowl, next to maple leaf in autumn color.
© Bought from lenkaprusova, fotolia
  • 260 kcal
  • Water 32%
  • 100/00/00 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.02 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Maple syrup is a thickened juice obtained from maple trees. In North American cuisine, it is mainly used in desserts. Organic? Raw?
Flakes, coarse and finely ground, vegan (can be heated): whole wheat flour
© CC-by 3.0, Margaret Hoogstrate, Wikipedia
  • 340 kcal
  • Water 11%
  • 82/15/03 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 1.1 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.07 g
Baked goods made from whole wheat flour taste more intense than white flour products, but the dough does not rise as much due to the higher bran content. Organi
Various types of raisins in brown ceramic bowl, part of the raisins lying in front of it.
© Bought from Igor Normann, fotolia
  • 299 kcal
  • Water 15%
  • 96/04/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.03 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.01 g
Raisins are dried grapes. They are very high in sugar and potassium. Organic? Raw?
Miso paste in a bowl with flowers and soybeans, the raw material, on the top right.
© Bought from Successo images, Fotalia
  • 198 kcal
  • Water 43%
  • 57/29/14 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 2.5 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.40 g
Miso (soybean paste) tastes like fermented beans and can range from spicy to sweet. Miso is a natural flavor enhancer.
Coconut blossom sugar from the Cocos nucifera: wooden spoon full heaped, behind open coconut.
© Bought from Ideenkoch, fotolia
  • 388 kcal
  • Water 2%
  • 98/01/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Coconut blossom sugar is palm sugar that is primarily obtained from coconut palm blossoms. The vegan, but not raw sugar is used for sweetening. Organic?
Light, home-made almond puree in glass jar, with almonds next to it.
© Bought from Heike Rau, fotolia
  • 670 kcal
  • Water 3%
  • 15/21/64 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 13 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.05 g
White almond butter consists of peeled, ground almonds, which can be raw if the process is gentle. Organic almond butter is available.
Yellow sweet pepper (bell pepper), hanging on the plant ready for harvest - Capsicum annuum.
© Bought from IamTK, shutterstock
  • 27 kcal
  • Water 92%
  • 84/13/03 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
In contrast to chili peppers, sweet peppers (raw) are less spicy. Yellow and red peppers are riper, milder and sweeter than green ones. Organic?
Citrus sautee and grated lemon with lemon rasps in square ceramic bowl.
© Bought from DramaSan, fotolia
  • 47 kcal
  • Water 82%
  • 90/08/02 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.06 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.03 g
Lemon peels have a delicious aroma when raw. Here are a few lemon peel recipes. Only use the peel of untreated citrus fruits (organic)!
Pasta and baked goods, vegetarian: flour
© CC-by-sa 3.0, Mudd1, Wikipedia
  • 361 kcal
  • Water 13%
  • 84/14/02 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.68 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.04 g
Wheat flour (raw?, organic?) is mainly used for baking bread and other baked goods due to its good baking properties.
Dried Brazil nuts in a dish. Brazil nuts are the seeds of the fruit of the Brazil nut tree.
© CC-by-sa 2.0, Melanie Scherer, Stiftung Gesundheit und Ernährung Schweiz
  • 659 kcal
  • Water 3%
  • 13/15/72 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 24 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.02 g
Brazil nuts are often not raw, but heat-treated. The Brazil nut goes well with salads or as an ingredient in baked goods. Be careful, high selenium content! Org
Cocoa powder, raw and unsweetened, in a white ceramic mortar and pestle.
© CC-by 2.0, Olaf Pokorny, flickr.com
  • 228 kcal
  • Water 3%
  • 63/21/15 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.44 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Cocoa powder (unsweetened) is available raw or roasted. Natural cocoa powder is usually lighter than processed powder. Organic quality?
Two Hokkaido pumpkins, two pieces, seeds and pieces - Cucurbita maxima.
© Bought from beats_, fotolia
  • 34 kcal
  • Water 90%
  • 89/10/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.02 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.04 g
The orange-red Hokkaido pumpkin has a nutty aroma and is rich in fiber and vitamins. A Hokkaido pumpkin can be eaten with the skin on.
A bunch of Moroccan mint (Mentha spicata)
© Bought from emer, fotolia
  • 44 kcal
  • Water 86%
  • 68/26/06 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.05 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.34 g
Moroccan mint is a descendant of spearmint. It has a milder taste when raw than peppermint. Organic quality?
Some raw maple of the sort "Nicola" in a heap - Solanum tuberosum.
© CC-by-sa 4.0, Freud, Wikimedia Commons
  • 69 kcal
  • Water 82%
  • 90/10/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.03 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.01 g
Raw potatoes with white flesh and a light skin are best bought in organic quality. Modern varieties have a low solanine content.
Dried, real thyme (Thymus vulgaris) piled on a light surface.
© CC-by-sa 3.0, Daniel78, Wikimedia
  • 276 kcal
  • Water 8%
  • 79/11/09 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.50 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.69 g
True thyme is a healthy spice because of its essential thyme oil. For reasons of durability, the dried variety is more popular than the raw one. Organic?
Pineapple in large plantation in the growing area - Ananas comosus.
© Bought from xiaoliangge, fotolia
  • 50 kcal
  • Water 86%
  • 95/04/01 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.02 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.02 g
Ripe pineapples taste sour-sweet and juicy when eaten raw. They are perfect as a dessert (organic?) or as an ingredient in cakes or heartier dishes.
Coconut meat, raw - Cocos nucifera: Two halves show the coconut meat. Behind it ornament.
© Bought from carballo, fotolia
  • 354 kcal
  • Water 47%
  • 29/06/64 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.37 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Fresh coconut meat tastes particularly good raw as a snack. But you can also grate it and eat it with fruit salads, desserts or savory dishes.
Above: open coconut on the left side next to red flower, below shredded coconut in different grades of fineness.
© Bought from ExQuisine, fotolia
  • 660 kcal
  • Water 3%
  • 25/07/68 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.71 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0 g
Raw coconut flakes have a sweet, nutty taste. They are mainly used for cakes, pastries and desserts. Organic quality?
Tomatoes, preserved: fresh tomatoes on the left, canned chopped tomatoes on the right.
© Bought from Moving Moment, fotolia
  • 32 kcal
  • Water 89%
  • 79/18/03 
  • Ω-6 (LA) 0.11 g
  • Ω-3 (ALA) 0.00 g
Chopped tomatoes from a can are generally preserved by heating, not raw. The consistency depends on the product. Organic quality?