There are aspects of both Whole30 and vegan diets that offer plenty of potential benefits, but the Whole30 and vegan diets are VERY different diets with few similarities. Where do their similarities overlap, and just how are they so different? The differences between Whole30 and a vegan diet are too great to easily summarize (we have a handy table explaining it all in this article, though!), but some of the biggest [...]
Which Artificial Sweeteners Are Approved By the FDA?
Artificial sweeteners are used in place of caloric sweeteners to help reduce the sugar and calorie content of foods, drinks, and other products (such as chewing gum, mouthwash, etc.). Six artificial sweeteners are approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and they include: We’ll review all of these artificial sweeteners and answer some questions you likely have on the topic, so read [...]
Which Nut Butters Have the Highest Oxalates?
Oxalates are compounds naturally present in some foods. If you have a history of kidney stones, your healthcare provider might suggest you follow a low-oxalate diet, since a diet high in oxalates can contribute to certain types of kidney stones. Almond butter and Brazil nut butter are among the highest oxalate nut butters, which means you should avoid them if you need to follow a low-oxalate diet. Which other nut (and [...]
Which Nut Butters Have the Lowest Oxalates?
If you’ve been told to limit the oxalates in your diet for certain health conditions (such as kidney stones), you might be wondering which nut butters have the lowest oxalates to fit in your diet. Some of the nut butters with the lowest oxalates include coconut butter, macadamia nut butter, walnut butter, and pecan butter. We’ll review nine nut and seed butters that are lower in oxalates to fit in a low-oxalate [...]
Which Nut Butter Tastes the Best?
How do you determine your favorite foods? A big part of the decision likely comes down to taste.  Eating is enjoyable largely due to the pleasant flavors in food. But what makes things taste good - such as nut butter? Some of the best-tasting nut butters include Nutella, peanut butter, and cashew butter, among a few others. What makes these nut butters the best tasting? We’ll explain in this article! Six of the [...]
Which Nut Butter Is Most Popular?
Nut butter is popular in cooking, baking, and as a quick snack. It can be made from any nut (or seed!), giving you several options to choose from. Which nut butter is the most popular, though? Peanut butter, almond butter, and mixed nut butter are among some of the most popular types of nut butter. We’ll review a total of seven popular nut butters in this article, as well as compare them nutritionally! 7 most [...]
