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Nutri&Co, the nutraceutical company, is venturing into digestive health research in collaboration with INRAE. Yazan El Safadi, the brand’s Scientific Director, answered our questions.
Ibiza is not only a hotspot for parties in the Balearic Islands, it is a land rich in biodiversity, passionately protected by its inhabitants. This is evident with César and his native and organic aloe vera.
It’s pomegranate season! On this occasion, Dany opens the doors to his plantations in the southeast of Spain and tells us everything about this magnificent fruit in more ways than one.
Appreciated for its bright red color and sweet-tart flavor, the pomegranate contains valuable nutrients, including a large amount of vitamin C. It strengthens the body and boosts the immune defenses.
Louise Browaeys is an author, agronomist, permaculture enthusiast… and has just published The Planetary Health Diet and Little Guide to Punk Cuisine, which remind us that our health and that of the planet are intimately linked.
Porte de La Chapelle in Paris, inside an abandoned parking lot, the urban farm La Caverne grows endives, micro-greens, and shiitakes away from prying eyes.
Rosehip is the fruit of the wild rose or wild rose bush. It possesses unsuspected properties and contains an exceptional amount of vitamin C.
Essonne is the historical territory of watercress in France. Here, Mikael Morizot welcomes us to the family watercress farm, reveals his manufacturing secrets, and the challenge of converting to organic farming.
Watercress is a green vegetable rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. It is also an ideal ally for eye health. A closer look at a semi-aquatic plant found in both the north and south of France.
“Adaptogen plants” are at the heart of Maison Loüno and Hygée’s approach, setting them apart in the natural dietary supplements market with their holistic and ritualistic approach.
Bastien Beaufort is the Deputy Director of Guayapi, a family business that promotes food sourced from wild gatherings in the Amazon and Sri Lanka.
Primarily known for its aromatic leaves, basil hides a nutritional treasure in its seeds. Rich in fiber and antioxidants, basil seeds are a superfood similar to chia seeds.
Behind the curious name of lion’s mane hides a medicinal mushroom used for millennia, notably for its effects against anxiety.
An enthusiast of “mushroom power”, Alexandra Courio founded MYCELAB, the first French lab specializing in dietary supplements using functional mushrooms.
During a long trip to South America, Jérémie discovers yerba mate, a traditional and natural drink, very energizing. He tells us how he found the best mate and why it might replace coffee in France!
The world of functional mushrooms is incredibly rich. Among the medicinal mushrooms from Asia, we can mention Cordyceps or Shiitake. But do you know Reishi, also known as Ganoderma and nicknamed the ‘king of herbs’? It acts on numerous aspects of the organism: immune system, mental well-being, vitality, cholesterol… Reishi is a beneficial mushroom prized worldwide.
Nicknamed the “king of plants,” chaga is a medicinal mushroom. Beneath its unassuming appearance, it boasts an exceptional composition that grants it numerous properties… Rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, chaga strengthens the immune system, but its beneficial effects don’t stop there!
More than just a fruit, lucuma is Peru’s national dessert! Native to the Andean regions and the Pacific coast, its natural taste of maple syrup and sweet potato has delighted many taste buds. Beyond these noteworthy taste aspects, lucuma has remarkable nutritional properties and can even replace sugar! We tell you all about this super (delicious) fruit.
The rooftops of Bangkok have seen strange mushrooms blooming: white barrels filled with spirulina! Visit the headquarters of Energaia, the Thai startup that cultivates spirulina on rooftops and develops urban and traditional farms in Southeast Asia.
Thibaud Vignal is a young moringa producer at the Thai-Burmese border. During our meeting in Bangkok, he spoke to us with contagious enthusiasm about his story, his solidarity project with refugees from the Karen ethnic group, and the benefits of moringa.
Behind the name cordyceps lies one of the most astonishing mushrooms. Native to the high plateaus of Tibet, it has been used for over 3000 years in traditional Chinese medicine. Cordyceps is one of the best plants to enhance the body’s vitality, protect it from diseases, preserve nervous balance, and improve libido and sexual performance. Nicknamed “brown gold,” let’s discover what makes its reputation.
For ecological, animal welfare reasons, or simply by preference, one might reduce or even eliminate animal proteins. It’s an opportunity to turn to plant-based proteins! Here are the 20 best plant-based proteins and how to easily add them to your diet.
Originally from Africa, spirulina is now cultivated worldwide, generally in greenhouses.
Spirulina is considered the most nutritious food in the world after breast milk. What exactly is the case? Discover the detailed nutrient contributions with Laure Fourchaud, Doctor of Physiology in Nutrition.
In what form should you consume spirulina, this beneficial micro-algae? Will you like its taste?
Spirulina and its benefits are increasingly being discussed. But what are the health properties documented by scientific studies?
Myanmar, where we just spent a month and a half, amazed and surprised us in more ways than one. But we never suspected that we would come across so many superfoods on our path and in our plates! Volcanic spirulina, green tea salads, boiled peanuts, endless fields of turmeric and ginger… We’re sharing our discoveries with you!
A star of traditional Chinese medicine, the shiitake has been consumed since time immemorial in Asia. The Chinese call it the “elixir of long life.” Its health benefits are numerous. Discover how this mushroom benefits us, in addition to being delicious!
Kudzu is being closely studied. It is the plant traditionally known to date for combating addictions such as alcoholism, smoking, sugar addiction… How exactly does it work? And does it really work? We tell you everything here!
Rhodiola, also known as golden root, is a small plant that grows in the European mountains. Used by the Vikings to give them strength and courage, it has been known for over 1,000 years. However, it addresses issues of our time, such as stress, depression, and burnout, thanks to its adaptogenic properties. Let’s take a closer look at this flower with great virtues.
A mythical plant of Ayurvedic medicine, nicknamed the “Indian ginseng,” ashwagandha is one of the most powerful natural stress relievers. But it doesn’t stop at just one virtue! Let’s take a closer look at a small root, the main ingredient of the famous Moon Milk, which might just change your life!
Fenugreek is a spice used since ancient times for its taste and medicinal virtues. Little known in France, it is one of the essential spices in India and the Middle East. We tell you all about this small seed with a powerful aroma.
You must have come across them in the dietary supplements section of your organic store! Psyllium seeds, originating from Asia, have been consumed for millennia in India for their high-quality fibers and benefits for the digestive system. We tell you everything about this little grain that’s good for the stomach!
This little leaf might look like green tea, but no! It has been used as an energizing and medicinal beverage for millennia. Anyone who has traveled to South America knows it: Argentinians, Uruguayans, and Southern Brazilians are hooked on this plant! And they are right: yerba mate is a very beneficial drink for the body.
Making known the benefits and sharing the taste of matcha, the Japanese powdered green tea, has become Camille Becerra’s profession. After personally selecting an organic producer in the Japanese mountains, she created her brand, Anatae. We had the chance to meet her during a tasting in Paris!
Kale, an ancient cabbage that had disappeared from our plates, has made a big comeback in recent years thanks to American healthy food enthusiasts. An essential item on vegetarian tables, ultra-nutritious, it is credited with protective and medicinal properties. And good news, there are a thousand ways to cook it! Here’s an overview of the cabbage that wants the best for us.
Unless you’re traveling to Japan (lucky you!), our usual encounter with matcha is likely in pastries. In recent years, this very special tea has been coloring a range of desserts with its bright green hue, from cookies to cakes and from ice cream to lattes. However, it has been around for over 9 centuries in Japan, where its antioxidant, stimulating, and detox virtues are acclaimed. We’re telling you everything you need to know about this green powder that even facilitates meditation!
We take advantage of a getaway in Aquitaine to visit Spiruline des Frangines, a farm specializing in the cultivation of spirulina, an exceptional food. Its producer, the lively Laurence Boxberger, opened the doors to her temple for us!
Camu camu is a small, tart fruit similar to a plum, which grows in the Amazon rainforest. Locals make refrescos, iced fruit juices with its iconic pink color. It is also one of the fruits most loaded with vitamin C, and its multiple benefits make it an increasingly popular superfood. Here’s why you will remember its funny name.
This morning, head over to Fine and Raw Chocolate Factory in Brooklyn, located in the post-industrial neighborhood of Bushwick, the stronghold of New York hipsters and entrepreneurial artists. We’ll tell you everything about their organic, raw, and bean-to-bar chocolate!
Our journey takes us to the heart of the Peruvian Amazon, on the banks of the Rio Huallaga, a turbulent river the color of earth, made unsuitable for swimming by piranhas and other anacondas. The Andes gently come to an end, overtaken by tropical vegetation and the song of birds. Follow us on the cocoa route 🙂
A vibrant purple, a chocolaty blackberry taste, and a wealth of benefits: açaí bowls are all the rage! Before ending up in a bowl among other superfoods tagged #healthy on Instagram, these little berries are picked at the top of palm trees in the Brazilian Amazon. Marketing phenomenon or sustainable routine? We tell you all about it!
Its name might not mean much to you… Yet this tropical tree originating from the Himalayas has been used for millennia for its medicinal properties. Extremely rich in nutrients, it is also part of NGO programs against malnutrition. We’ll tell you why it is surely just as good for you!
It is indispensable, and for good reason, ginger is one of the healthiest and most flavorful foods! Essential in Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine, it is also said to be an aphrodisiac. We naturally use it to boost our defenses or calm inflammation, but it has many more benefits!
Chia-aaa? Don’t get stuck on this strange Aztec name… Chia seeds are not only one of the most fiber-rich foods that exist, but also a highly praised source of omega-3, antioxidants, and proteins. Discover why they are also an ally for weight loss.
Theobroma cacao, “food of the gods” in Greek. Delicious, no one will disagree… But also a stimulant, antioxidant, antidepressant, euphoric! Cacao reveals its nutritional richness and remarkable properties to us.
This delicious orange spice is the main ingredient in curry and gives a vibrant color and gentle aroma to many Asian dishes. But it’s also an essential remedy in Ayurvedic medicine and one of the most detoxifying, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory foods that exist!
Guarana: this seed, which strangely resembles an eye when its fruit is ripe, contains the highest caffeine content in the world. Traditionally used by the Guarani Indians in Brazil for therapeutic purposes, it has now become a major ingredient in energy drinks and slimming beverages.
Not very sexy, this small yellowish root, and yet its reputation is well-established! Ginseng has been used for centuries as a medicine in Korea, China, and India. It is recognized by the WHO and the EU. It is even considered an aphrodisiac.
These little vermilion fruits, which are nibbled like peanuts, are credited with many virtues, including being a source of eternal youth. They come from China, the Himalayas, Mongolia, and sometimes France. Why are goji berries, originally used in Taoist medicine, now found in every self-respecting granola?
These small vermilion fruits, nibbled like peanuts, are credited with a thousand virtues, including being a source of eternal youth. They come from China, the Himalayas, Mongolia, and sometimes France. Why are Goji berries, originally used in Taoist medicine, now found in every respectable granola?
You may be used to applying aloe vera gel to your skin after a bad sunburn. But did you know it is also great to drink and eat for our bodies? Let’s find out why this succulent is also a superfood for our health.
Everything suggests that this 3.5 billion-year-old bacterium is the food of the future. An ultra-nutritious food, so eco-friendly and easy to grow that it could help fight malnutrition and feed astronauts. We’ll tell you why it’s time to embrace spirulina!
Maca is THE rising star of superfoods. From indigenous communities in the heart of the Andes to #healthyfood on Instagram, why is this plant, consumed for 4000 years in Peru, making its way into our breakfasts and snacks?
