McDonald’s might not be best known for having low-calorie food, but it's remained one of the most popular fast-food chains for decades. Like many fast-food restaurants, McDonald’s has plenty of high-calorie items that might not bode well for the calorie-conscious diner. That’s not to say that McDonald’s doesn’t have lower-calorie options, though! (There are even low-sodium choices if you're watching your blood pressure.) [...]
The Highest-Calorie Items at McDonald’s
McDonald’s is one of the most popular fast-food chains in the United States. According to statistics from Statista, it’s estimated that out of all the Americans who visited fast food restaurants in 2023, around 60% of them chose McDonald’s! There is a broad range of calories for the items at McDonald’s, but have you ever wondered which menu items are the HIGHEST in calories? We scoured the current menu’s nutrition stats and [...]
The Lowest-Calorie Donuts at Dunkin’ Donuts
Some foods are easily identified as being lower-calorie like spinach and celery – but donuts aren’t usually among the list of low-calorie foods. If you’re headed to Dunkin’ Donuts and are scouring the menu for the lowest-calorie donut options, search no more – we’ve compiled a list of the lowest-calorie donuts on the menu at Dunkin’! The lowest-calorie donuts at Dunkin Donuts have fewer than 270 calories and include: [...]
Celtic Sea Salt vs. Himalayan Salt: What’s the Difference?
Salt is the most widely used flavor enhancer around the world. Salt is salt…right? Well, mostly. All types of culinary salt are mainly sodium chloride, but different types of salt can vary in their sodium content, mineral content, and even color! Enter two types of salt: Celtic sea salt and Himalayan salt. The main differences between Celtic sea salt and Himalayan salt are: If you’ve never heard of Celtic or Himalayan [...]
The 10 Essential Herbs & Spices for a Home Cook
Whether you consider yourself an experienced chef or you’re just starting to explore home cooking, one of the first things you should stock your pantry with are a few staple herbs and spices. Herbs and spices offer unique flavors in cooking and baking, and are probably among the main reasons you prefer certain types of food! (What’s pumpkin pie without cinnamon or pizza sauce without oregano?) Full disclaimer – if you ask [...]
All the Different Types of Flour (And When to Use Them!)
In this definitive guide, we give you the rundown on any flour you can think of (61 in all)! Let's get to it, starting with the most popular one! 1. All-purpose flour 2. Almond flour 3. Amaranth flour 4. Apple flour 5. Arrowroot flour 6. Banana flour 7. Barley flour 8. Bread flour 9. Brown rice flour 10. Buckwheat flour 11. Bulgur wheat [...]
