Pineapple (Ananas comosus) is a delicious and healthy tropical fruit. It’s believed to have originated in South America, where early European explorers named it after its resemblance to a pinecone (1). This popular fruit is packed with nutrients, antioxidants and other helpful compounds, such as enzymes that can fight inflammation and disease. Pineapple and its […]

Do you know how these grow? Chocolate, cashews, pepper corn, baby corn, cinnamon, wasabi, pineapple, kiwi, sesame seeds, saffron, asparagus.

Kefir comes from the Turkish word “keyif,” which means “good feeling.” It is a tangy, yogurt-like beverage that contains a wide variety of probiotic bacteria. Today probiotics are often referred to as “good bacteria” and are increasingly being linked to health benefits, including improving gastrointestinal health, helping conditions like psoriasis and chronic fatigue syndrome, and even […]

Enjoyed the world over as something of an icon of the tropical experience, the pineapple was used in indigenous medicine for a wide range of ailments; uses that are only now being confirmed by modern scientific methods.

As heavenly as you could possibly imagine, this light, fluffy and delicious dessert lives up to its name. Cookies, cream, and custard…holy is it ever wonderful! Add a splash of pineapple or lemon extract for an extra kick.