The best coconut milk substitutes for keto, curries, vegan and healthy living, and so much more. I don’t know about you, but I hate having to pause a recipe because I’ve run out of an ingredient. Running to the store takes forever - particularly with kids! - and generally I’m making dinner with an eye to keeping bathtime and bedtime on schedule - an extra 25-30 minutes to go find something throws it all out of [...]
Coconut Oil vs Cocoa Butter: The Ultimate Verdict
If you're like me, your skin gets chapped during the winter months. (Especially when I'm stressed!) You need a reliable moisturizer for daily use, and if you (Iike me) have sensitive skin, you want all-natural and simple ingredients. No artificial stuff - chemicals, fragrances, petroleum, parabens, you name it. Unfortunately, the internet is filled with people hawking all kinds of skin products, many of which are full of [...]
Can You Make Coconut Milk from Coconut Oil?
No, you can't. And here's why: Coconut oil and coconut milk are both fantastic cooking ingredients made from coconut meat, and with increased interest in are both made from coconut meat - and both are used in cooking - so it’s only natural to ask how they relate to each other and how they could complement or supplement each other when making healthy, delicious coconut-flavored recipes. Let’s dive in - because the first [...]
Shea Butter vs Coconut Oil: The Ultimate Verdict
No matter what kind of skin you have, everyone needs a reliable moisturizer for daily use (and particularly in the winter months). And particularly if you have sensitive skin, you'll want one without all the artificial fragrances, petroleum, and parabens. The problem, of course, is that moisturizers fitting those requirements are few, far between, and generally pretty expensive. But there is a way to have it all - and [...]
Coconut oil vs olive oil: Everything you need to know
When deciding which oil to use, it's important to consider these facts and comparisons. If you’re thinking about making the switch from olive oil to coconut oil, you’re in the right place to learn all the details about how and when to use each. Fact of the matter is, both coconut oil and olive oil benefit from being so versatile - they are both frequently used for baking, frying, hair and skin care, to make soaps, and [...]
Is an Avocado a Fruit, a Vegetable, a Berry, or a Nut? (Hint: Arguably 3 of the 4!)
It’s the age-old question surrounding this beloved green goodness: what food group does avocado belong to? Is it a fruit, a vegetable, maybe even a nut? When we dip into a bowl of guacamole or cut into a slice of avocado toast, what exactly are we eating? Well, the answer is complicated – because it depends who you ask – but there is one! And the final verdict may surprise you a bit. (Drumroll)... Is an avocado [...]
