Author name: Angela Zeng

Small and unassuming, the aronia berry houses an intricate, tangy flavor within a deep, earthy purple, red, or black exterior. Do not be fooled by its humble size, the aronia berry is not meek – this tiny berry is a powerhouse of nutrients. Native to North America, this efficient little fruit is filled with revitalizing

The Ashitaba plant (Angelica Keiskei), also called “tomorrow’s leaf” or “longevity plant” is native to the Izu islands off Japan’s Pacific coast. The nutritional value of the Ashitaba plant exceeds even the healthiest vegetables. The Ashitaba leaves provide more valuable nutrients such as fiber, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin B and vitamin K than carrots, tomatoes

Mushrooms are gaining more popularity as a super food in recent years. They are packed with nutrients and antioxidants, certain species of mushrooms are used in traditional herbal remedies to improve immunity. Research has shown that by exposing certain types of mushrooms to natural sunlight which significantly increases vitamin D2. Plant based vitamin D2 is

Mandarin oranges come from China but then entered Europe and North America in the 19th century. They are less commonly consumed in the US due to less production and therefore higher price. They are low in calories but high in vitamins, especially vitamin C and flavonoids (both are strong natural antioxidants), pectin (natural form of