Buckwheat is a highly nutritious and versatile seed that can be consumed raw or toasted, cooked or uncooked, and even ground into flour for baking. Contrary to popular belief, buckwheat contains no wheat (100% gluten-free) and is not a grain. Like most nuts, seeds, grains, and legumes, soaking and sprouting is the best way to […]
Category Archives: Superfoods
07
Apr
Apr
Beans and legumes are gaining popularity as a great protein substitute for meat. Apart from being a great vegan protein, beans have many incredible health benefits. Beans and legumes are defined as the seeds or fruits of a plant family called Fabaceae. From chickpeas, to lentils, to black beans- lentils are extremely versatile and can […]
24
Feb
Feb
Maca powder is the latest superfood craze. So what is it and where did it come from? Maca is a plant that was first discovered in Peru, and has been used for medicinal purposes there for thousands of years. You have probably heard of maca referred to as maca root, and that is because the […]
Canada, Food Profiles, Nuts & Seeds, Superfoods
Everything you Wanted to Know About Canadian Hemp Seed
09
Apr
Apr
Hemp seed is one of the most powerful and nutritious super-foods on the planet. The seeds can be consumed in their whole form, hulled (with the outer shell removed), as hemp protein powder, or as oil. Hemp packs a powerful nutritional punch no matter which way you choose to consume it. In this post we […]
Chia, Coconut, Desserts, Diet & Nutrition, Nuts & Seeds, Recipes, Superfoods
Chia Pudding Recipe: Chocolate, Vanilla, or Coconut-Goji
10
Feb
Feb
At U-RAAW! we’re constantly trying to concoct healthy desserts that taste great, and this chia pudding recipe will not disappoint! Why Chia? Chia seeds absorb up to 12 times their weight in liquid, making them a great option for a perfect pudding texture. They are also a powerful superfood that contain lots of antioxidants, fiber, […]