The Food Library
Everyday foods that double as medicine — read by their nature.
Looking for fruits? Visit the dedicated Fruit Library.

Ash Reshteh
آش رشتهPersian noodle and bean soup — nourishes the blood, warms the body, lifts the spirit.

Sesame
کنجدLubricates joints, strengthens hair.

Saffron Rice
چلو زعفرانیLifts spirit, warms the heart, aids digestion.

Yogurt (Mast)
ماستCools heat, settles the stomach, feeds the gut.

Honey
عسلWarms the body, soothes the throat, lifts mood.

Cucumber
خیارHydrates the body, cools summer heat.

Eggplant
بادمجانBest paired with yogurt to balance dryness.

Spinach
اسفناجBuilds blood, soothes inflammation.

Lentils
عدسGrounds the body, steadies energy.

Olive Oil
روغن زیتونLubricates joints, nourishes the heart.

Chickpeas
نخودBuilds strength, traditional in āsh and stews.

Watercress
شاهیAwakens digestion, clears the blood, sharpens the senses.

Leek
تره فرنگیWarms the gut, opens circulation, classic in kuku.

Turnip
شلغمSoothes the chest, eases cough, a winter remedy.

Beetroot
چغندرBuilds blood, supports the liver, warms in cold months.

Carrot
هویجBrightens vision, lifts mood, classic in halva.

Kashk
کشکConcentrated dairy that builds strength, anchor of āsh and bademjan.

Rosewater
گلابCalms the heart, perfumes desserts, a Persian household essence.

Walnuts
گردوOmega-3-rich brain food that supports heart and cognitive health.

Tomato
گوجه فرنگیRich in lycopene — supports heart and prostate health.

Broccoli
بروکلیCruciferous powerhouse for liver support and overall vitality.

Almonds
بادامVitamin-E rich nut that nourishes the heart, skin, and brain.

Pistachios
پستهPersian-rooted nut packed with protein, fiber, and antioxidants.

Chia Seeds
دانه چیاTiny seeds rich in omega-3s, fiber, and calcium.

Flax Seeds
دانه کتانLignan-rich seed for hormone balance, fiber, and heart health.

Onion
پیازQuercetin-rich kitchen staple that supports the heart, immunity, and blood sugar.