Spirit Food – Beetroot
ORIGIN It’s said that beetroot date all the way back to the 3rd millennium BC. The leaves of the beet have been consumed by humans prior to written records, the […]
Spirit Foods
Spirit Food – Amaranth
ORIGIN Amaranth is a native crop to Peru. These grains were once considered a staple food in the Inca, Maya and Aztec civilisations. It is not actually a grain, however,
Spirit Food – Coconut
ORIGIN The coconut tree cannot be fully traced to a specific origin. Coconut fossils have been found dating back over 50 million years. Today they are grown over 89 tropical
Spirit Food – Papaya
PAPAYA ORIGIN The exact origin of the papaya is unknown. It is believed to be native to Central America. When Christopher Columbus first discovered America he called the papaya “the
Spirit Food – Lentil
THE LENTIL ORIGIN Lentils have been farmed for over 10,000 years making them one of the oldest food sources in the world! Wild red lentils were first harvested as early
Spirit Food – Grape
THE GRAPE ORIGIN The earliest use of the grapevine was found in Sumeria. The most famous story we know today that includes the grape is going back over 2,000 years
Spirit Food – Artichoke
ARTICHOKE ORIGIN The artichoke originates from the Mediterranean. It dates back to Sicily around 500BC where it was an expensive speciality which made its way through Naples and Florence. By the
Spirit Food – Spinach
SPINACH ORIGIN Spinach can be traced back to its origins in Persia. Since here it has made its way through the Mediterranean and become a staple for most meals in
Spirit Food – Almond
ALMOND ORIGIN It is native to Syria and Palestine. It is the oldest nut tree on record and is a member of the rose family. In the Christian tradition,
Spirit Food – Turmeric
TURMERIC ORIGIN Turmeric dating back nearly 4000 years. In Southeast Asia, turmeric has been used in Ayurveda medicine. It as a principal spice but also it is cultivated for medicinal