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Centuries before spirulina was deemed a "superfood", the vibrantly coloured cyanobacteria (or blue-green algae) was a pre-Hispanic dietary staple.
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Long before Japanese food became so emblematic, with sushi and shabu shabu, ramen and yakitori prized the world over, there was another cuisine here that has almost been forgotten.
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The West has discovered turmeric only in the last decade or so and has lost no time in touting it as a “superfood”. But in India, turmeric has been a staple ingredient for centuries.
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Both a beverage and a health and beauty product, amazake’s easy-to-digest, gluten-free nutrients have earned it the nickname "drinkable IV".
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The goji berry, which has been part of Chinese culture since the 3rd Century, is now being viewed as one of the hottest superfoods available today.
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In a corner of India where curry remains an alien dish, stews made with wild edible plants and herbs still dominate the two main meals of the day.
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A team of international scholars versed in culinary history, food chemistry and cuneiform studies has been recreating dishes from the world’s oldest-known recipes.
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As Brazil’s food community unites to help save ancient ingredients, it has inspired new ways to use them, sending a wave of madly inventive cuisine across the country.
Editors' Picks
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BBC Travel celebrates 50 Reasons to Love the World in 2021
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Get a close-up look at the natural world and go on an unexpected journey of exploration.
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While travelling is on hold, we will continue to inform and inspire readers
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Untold America celebrates the many traditions and cultures within this vast country, and highlights the stunningly diverse cities and landscapes that have shaped America and the American spirit.
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Investigate what the world might look like to travellers in the coming years and meet the people living on the frontlines of change.
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Trace the origins of trending recipes, learning the stories behind the dishes as well as easy tips on how to make them.
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Explore different ways that cultures the world over strive for a healthy lifestyle and learn through their collective wisdom.
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We showcase under-the-radar capitals, champion urban underdogs and revel in the success stories of cities that have turned their fortunes around.
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