Sea Cucumber
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Canadian sea cucumbers are grown in glacial waters at 60°N, clean waters, deep and wild, low temperatures all year round, slow growth and years of nutrient deposition.
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Sea cucumbers are a type of marine animal that are often considered a delicacy in some cultures. In terms of nutritional value, sea cucumbers are rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals.
Protein: Sea cucumbers are a good source of protein, with some species containing up to 63% protein by weight.
Omega-3 fatty acids: Sea cucumbers are a source of omega-3 fatty acids, which have been linked to numerous health benefits, including improved heart health and brain function.
Vitamins: Sea cucumbers contain a range of vitamins, including vitamin A, vitamin B1 (thiamine), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin), and vitamin E.
Minerals: Sea cucumbers are also a good source of minerals, including calcium, magnesium, iron, and zinc.
Glycosides: Sea cucumbers contain a group of compounds called glycosides, which have been shown to have anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor properties.
Wild Rice
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Wild rice is a type of aquatic grass that is native to North America, specifically to the Great Lakes region of the United States and Canada. It has been an important food source for Native American tribes in the region for thousands of years, and is still harvested and consumed today.
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Wild rice is a highly nutritious food that is low in fat and high in protein, fiber, and several key vitamins and minerals. Here are some of the main nutritional benefits of wild rice:
Protein: Wild rice is an excellent source of plant-based protein, containing up to 7 grams of protein per cooked cup.
Fiber: Wild rice is high in fiber, with 3 grams of fiber per cooked cup. This can help promote healthy digestion and prevent constipation.
Vitamins: Wild rice is a good source of several important vitamins, including vitamin B6, vitamin E, and folate.
Minerals: Wild rice is high in several essential minerals, including magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc. These minerals are important for maintaining healthy bones, teeth, and muscles.
Antioxidants: Wild rice contains several types of antioxidants, including anthocyanins and flavonoids, which can help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals.
Honey
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Canadian white honey is mainly produced in the three prairie provinces, with Manitoba and Saskatchewan as the main sources of flowers and honey. Located between 49°-60°N and 79°-102°W, it is known as the "Sunshine Capital of Canada", with plenty of sunshine, a wide temperature difference between day and night, a pollution-free environment and healthy bee colonies, producing a unique first-class white honey.
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White honey is rich in nutrients, containing a variety of inorganic salts and vitamins similar to human serum concentrations, as well as iron, calcium, copper, manganese, potassium, phosphorus and other trace elements beneficial to human health, and fructose, glucose, amylase, oxidase, reductase, digestive enzymes and other substances.
Oat
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Canada is one of the world's leading cereal producers and Saskatchewan is one of Canada's major cereal producing regions, with large areas of fertile farmland and the right climate for growing cereal.
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Oats are known to be a functional food and provide a specific nutritional and health benefit. The beta-glucan in oat, which is a form of soluble dietary fibre, is reported to lower blood cholesterol and possess anti-oxidant attributes.
Flaxseed
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Canada is one of the world's leading producers of flaxseed and its main flaxseed production areas are located in the western Great Plains region of Canada, including Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba.
These areas have suitable soil and climatic conditions that are ideal for growing flax plants. Canada has the highest acreage and production of flaxseed in the world, and the quality of its flaxseed is widely recognised.
Canadian flaxseed is commonly used to produce products such as flaxseed oil, flaxseed meal and flaxseed food, which are highly sought after for their richness in many healthy nutrients.
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Canadian flaxseed is one of the richest foods in plants in Omega-3 fatty acids, most notably alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). It helps to lower cholesterol levels, reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, ease inflammation and support brain health, among other things.
Rich in dietary fibre and high quality protein, it contains a wide range of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin E, copper, manganese and magnesium, all of which play an important role in various body functions.
Pu'er Tea
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Pu'er tea is a traditional tea from Yunnan Province in China, with its main production areas in the southern and western parts of Yunnan Province, including Pu'er City, Lincang City, Simao City and Xishuangbanna Prefecture. Pu'er tea is produced in a special environment with a unique climate, soil and high altitude ecology, all of which have an important influence on the quality and characteristics of Pu'er tea.
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There are two main types of Pu-erh tea: raw Pu-erh and ripe Pu-erh.
The nutritional value of raw pu-erh is mainly derived from tea polyphenols, catechins, caffeine and other substances in the tea leaves. These compounds can improve the body's immunity, enhance blood vessel elasticity and promote fat metabolism, etc.
Ripe Pu'er is a type of tea that has been artificially fermented and stored. The beneficial flora such as yeast and bacteria contained in ripe pu-erh tea leaves can improve the balance of intestinal flora and enhance intestinal health.
Cooking Methods
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How to cook wild rice
Let’s talk about wild rice. It’s nutty and earthy, irresistibly chewy-tender, and I can’t get enough of it. What is it, exactly? Wild rice is an aquatic grass native to the Great Lakes region of North America.
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How to soak and cook sea cucumbers
Sea cucumbers are a type of marine animal that are often considered a delicacy in some cultures. In terms of nutritional value, sea cucumbers are rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals.
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How to brew Kung Fu tea
Kung Fu tea is a Chinese tea-making technique that involves brewing tea in a small teapot or gaiwan and serving it in small cups. Here's how to brew Kung Fu tea
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