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1. Gelatin (collagen protein, gelling agent, nutritive, thickener) (Directory/Root) Hydrolyzed collagen extracted from animal skin and/or bones. Bone and meat or fish broths are rich in this nutritive, viscous protein. Gelatin is used to thicken and bind soups, dessert jellies, cakes, ... 2. Jicama (Pachyrhizus erosus) (Directory/Root) Also known as Mexican turnip, yam. A bean plant that grows a large bulbous root that has a thin brown skin and white crunchy flesh. It's eaten as a vegetable. Its sweet, nutty flavor is reminiscent of ... 3. Linoleic acid (LA; polyunsaturated fatty acid) (Directory/Root) An essential type of omega-6 fat. It can't be synthesized by the body and must be obtained from the diet. It's converted into other forms of omega-6 fats, which are eventually converted into prostaglandins ... 4. Mesclun (lettuce blend) (Directory/Root) A mix of very young lettuces and greens. Mesclun often contains herbs or flowers and bitter greens such as arugula, chard, chervil, dandelion, endive, mizuna, mustard, oak leaf lettuce, radicchio, sorrel, ... 5. Mung bean (Vigna radiata) (Directory/Root) Also known as golden gram, green bean, green gram, mash bean, monggo, moog, moong, mung, or munggo. A small green, yellow or red cuboidal legume native to South Asia. Mung beans are eaten whole (with ... 6. Parboil (cooking method) (Directory/Root) Also known as leaching. A cooking method whereby food is partially cooked in boiling water for just a few minutes so that it may be completely cooked at a later time. Some forms of food preparation and ... 7. Petrolatum (petroleum product) (Directory/Root) Also known as petroleum jelly, soft paraffin. A by-product of refining crude oil. It's used topically for moisturizing the skin and as a glazing agent for confections and fruit. It's generally unsafe ... 8. Psoriasis (inflammatory skin disease) (Directory/Root) An inflammatory, noncontagious skin condition. Psoriatic skin is red, scaly, and the epidermal layer replicates at an increased rate. This creates a thick, keratinized layer of accumulating skin cells ... 9. Resveratrol (antioxidant, phytonutrient) (Directory/Root) A broad-spectrum antimicrobial substance produced naturally by plants as a chemical defense against infecting pathogens, such as bacteria or fungi. It's currently being studied in mice for its potential ... 10. Squash, winter (Cucurbita spp.) (Directory/Root) Squash that are harvested in the late summer or early fall, once the fruit has fully ripened to a deep, solid color and the skin has hardened into a tough rind. Winter squash are an excellent source of ... 11. Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) (Directory/Root) A member of the daisy (Asteraceae) family that yields oil- and nutrient-rich seeds. Sunflower seeds are excellent sources of B vitamins, manganese, magnesium, and selenium, and good sources of protein, ... 12. Vitamin A (Directory/Root) Also known as retinal, retinoic acid, retinol, retinyl acetate, retinyl palmitate, pro-vitamin A (carotenoids: alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, gamma-carotene; xanthophylls: beta-cryptoxanthin). A fat-soluble ... 13. Vitamin B (Directory/Root) Also known as vitamin B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin, niacinamide, nicotinamide), B4 (adenine), B5 (dexpanthenol, pantethine, pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxal, pyridoxal-5-phosphate, pyridoxamine, ... 14. Vitamin D (Directory/Root) Also known as calcitriol (1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol), cholecalciferol (D3), 22-dihydroergocalciferol (D4), ergocalciferol (D2), sitocalciferol (D5). A fat-soluble vitamin produced by the skin in the ... 15. Konjac (Amorphophalus konjac) (Directory/Root) Also known as devil's tongue, elephant yam, gonyak, jǔ ruò, konjaku, konnyaku, snake palm, voodoo lily. The gelatinous corm of the plant is prized for its anti-diabetic and antihypercolesterolemic medicinal ... 16. Acne (inflammatory skin disorder) (Directory/Root) A skin disease characterized by comedones (black and white heads) and pustules (pimples) on the face, arms, back, and/or chest. It occurs when skin pores become clogged with oil (sebum), dead skin cells, ... 17. Allergy (immune hyperreaction) (Directory/Root) An immune hypersensitivity reaction wherein white blood cells become overstimulated by exposure to harmless (such as natural food) or potentially harmful (such as synthetic chemicals) substances, leading ... 18. Anthocyanin (antioxidant, natural anti-histamine, natural food coloring, phytonutrient) (Directory/Root) A type of flavonoid plant pigment that gives fruits, vegetables, and flowers colors that range from deep blue to purple. Anthocyanins promote cardiovascular health, nourish the eyes, and reduce allergic ... 19. Benzoic acid (food preservative) (Directory/Root) Naturally derived from the Styrax tree (Styrax spp.) resin or synthesized in the laboratory. Use caution if you are already sensitive to ASA (acetylsalicyclic acid or Aspirin) or tartrazine, or if you ... 20. Burdock (Arctium lappa) (Directory/Root) A medicinal plant, often mistaken as a pesky weed: the prickly burrs of the flower heads catch onto your clothes (and your dog!) as you walk through the woods. This thistle is a highly lauded diuretic ...
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