Ah, the Oreo. That iconic sandwich cookie we all know and love: creamy, sugary goodness, perfectly slathered between two crispy chocolate wafers. This favorite snack has been around for over 100 years, eaten in 9 out of 10 households as of the year 2000 – chances are you were in one of them and look back at Oreos with a fond nostalgia. The beauty of the Oreo is that this beloved cookie can be enjoyed any which way. Some [...]
What’s the Difference Between White Sugar and Brown Sugar?
White sugar and brown sugar: surely you know both of these ingredients well. They’re the two main types of sugar that are constantly used in all of our favorite treats and baking recipes, and chances are they each take up regular residence in your kitchen cabinets. Obviously one sugar is white and one is brown, but is their color all that differentiates the two? Or is there more to it? The main difference is subtle, yet [...]
Which Milks Contain Cholesterol?
In the ever-expanding world of milk, there are so many nutritional and dietary considerations. When choosing a type of milk, each person might look for a product based on a different benefit or priority – whether it’s a milk that’s lower in fat or higher in fat, one that packs the most protein, or the best choice for lifestyle diets like vegan, keto, and paleo. When it comes to milk and milk alternatives, one of the big [...]
Which Milks Contain More Saturated Fat?
Saturated fat is somewhat of a hot topic in recent years, and you may feel differently about its place in your diet than the person next to you. It’s something that continues to be researched, and something many people are interested in understanding better. But regardless of where you stand or what you’re looking for in your diet, saturated fat is always something to be aware of – especially in those products like milk, [...]
Which Milk Is the Highest in Fat?
Milk, by nature, is a nutrient dense product that’s often a good source of dietary fat. But especially now that there are so many different types of milk available, that fat content can vary widely from product to product, depending on its source and how it was made. Animals, nuts, seeds, grains, legumes, and even certain fruits and vegetables are all sources of milk products that are sold commercially in the US. Each [...]
Which Milk Is Highest in Sugar?
If you’ve got milk, you’ve most likely got sugar too – the two pretty much go hand in hand. Aside from unsweetened plant-based milks and specific sugar-free products, pretty much any carton of milk you pick up, whether dairy or non-dairy, will include some amount of natural sugar. And on top of that, many varieties of milk contain a substantial amount of added sugar as well, because brands and manufacturers choose to sweeten [...]
