Chocho as a Prebiotic
By Sheina Crystal
Probiotics are often the star of the gut health conversation, but it's important to not forget about prebiotics. Prebiotics are a type of dietary fiber and are an equally important...
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Chocho Revolution
By Sheina Crystal
Soy and maize are two major crops produced in Ecuador, especially in the highland regions. The government has provided subsidies and incentives for farmers to produce these crops to meet...
Chocho's Healthy Fats
By Sheina Crystal
Fat is an essential part of our daily diet. Not only does it make food taste better (think fresh kale sautéed in olive oil or a fresh salad dressed with...
The Regenerative Burger™
By Ricky Echanique
A recipe for a simple, quick, uber delicious plant based burger with over 20 grams of protein that comes together in less than 30 minutes, made with interchangeable pantry and...
Comparing Lupin Varieties
By Sheina Crystal
Exploring the differences between popular species of lupin to better understand why and how chocho is the most superior lupin species.
To Lectin or Not to Lectin?
By Katee Gustavson
Lectins are considered by some to be “anti-nutrients” found in 30% of our food. Research has linked lectins to bloating, poor digestion, even obesity, but as they are found in...
Digestability of Chocho
By Sheina Crystal
Talk surrounding digestion and gut health is currently on the rise. In the age of kombucha, artisanal sauerkraut, apple cider vinegar shots, probiotics in the form of chips, bars, gummies,...
A Closer Look at VITAMIN E
By Sheina Crystal
Vitamin E gets a lot of buzz. You may find it as an ingredient in your skin care products, in multivitamins sold by popular companies, in the form of a...
Chocho 101 | Regenerative Plant Protein
By Ricky Echanique
High in the middle of the Ecuadorian Andes lie a multitude of volcanoes like Cotopaxi, Antisana, Chimborazo, Sangay, El Guagua, and El Reventador. These are names that ‘peak’ the ears...