For me, ginger (Zingiber officinale) is one of the 5 things I would take with me to a deserted island (along with lettuce, mung beans, millet, green tea, dark choclate).

Tabbouleh - a Mediterranean classic that is both refreshing and healthy salad. However, in its original version it's not suitable for celiac patients nor diabetics, as bulgur wheat contains gluten and raises sugar blood levels. Here, I've replaced it with my beloved millet, on which I have elaborated elsewhere, added roasted almonds and pickled lemon in addition to the usual greens. A wonderful salad to accompany a spring meal. What's inside? 1 cup millet A bunch of parsley

Cabbage is another wonder vegetable from the cruciferous family. You can eat it fresh, as juice (excellent for stomach ulcers and helicobacter), boiled, as soup, roasted or pickled (natural probiotics). What is it a super vegetable? It is rich in vitamins A C K, minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, antioxidants and dietary fiber. According to Chinese medicine it has a bitter and spicy flavors and these are excellent for cleansing (detox). That's why cabbage is hig