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The Health Science of Fresh Ingredients
Western medicine places a strong emphasis on the importance of fresh, whole foods for maintaining health. Fresh ingredients are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that are essential for bodily functions. Nutrients like magnesium, potassium, and vitamins C and E...
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October’s Culinary Traditions Around the Globe
Today is the first day of October, and the temperature in NYC will be starting to drop. But fall in the city is a special kind of beautiful! The leaves are changing, the foliage becomes vibrant, and despite the cooler...
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Our Premium Olive Oil Selection
At Laroot World, we prioritize your health and culinary experience by carefully selecting only the finest olive oils. We avoid oils like soybean, corn, canola, sunflower, and safflower due to their unstable fats, which can compromise the nutritional quality of...
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Liquid Aminos: Fermented Umami Goodness
Nobu founder Nobuyuki Matsuhisha once said “my cooking is just ingredients, plus umami”. With its roots in Japanese cuisine, umami is one of the five taste sensations (alongside salty, sweet, bitter, sour) and was said to be identified in 1908...
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In Hot Pursuit: The Benefits of Consuming Spicy Foods
Recent studies suggest that people who regularly consume spicy foods are less likely to develop and die from long-term illnesses, particularly cancer, Type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. By “spicy,” we mean hot spicy, or pungent, the temperature-raising, sweat-inducing flavor...
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The Power of Hemp
When you hear the word “hemp,” what comes to mind? If you’re thinking about marijuana right now, then you’re missing a big part of the story. While hemp does share DNA with cannabis, it’s also one of the most versatile plants on the planet. Its seeds are rich in nutrients, its oils contain anti-inflammatory properties, and its fibers can be woven into works of art. So, let us set the record straight about this magical yet misunderstood gift from nature.
