Gone are the days when the only type of flour you had to choose from was a version of wheat flour and hello, alternative and gluten-free flours! Amaranth flour is a particularly popular gluten-free flour, but you might be wondering how to store it, and does it go bad? Once opened, amaranth flour should last around two months when stored in the pantry and four months when stored in the freezer. If that seems [...]
When Does Butter Go Bad?
Butter is a staple in many households, and for good reason - after all, who doesn’t like a pat of butter on freshly baked bread or topping a baked potato? (If you're a vegan or are allergic to dairy, then look no further than coconut oil, a great butter substitute!) Butter typically won’t go bad very quickly - it lasts several weeks in the fridge even after being opened and can be out at room temperature for at least a few [...]
MCT Oil Vs. Fractionated Coconut Oil: What’s The Difference?
MCT oil and fractionated coconut oil both contain medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), so they’re similar in that aspect. The main difference is that MCT oil is meant for consumption/use as a supplement while fractionated coconut oil is typically used for moisturizing/use as a carrier oil for essential oils. If this seems a little confusing, don’t worry - you’re not alone! We’ve done the research for you and will explain [...]
Coconut Sugar vs Coconut Palm Sugar: What’s the Difference?
Coconut sugar and coconut palm sugar are the same thing - it just comes down to what you prefer to call it. Whatever you choose to call it, coconut sugar/coconut palm sugar is a lower glycemic index sugar (more on that soon) that can be used interchangeably with other sugars in cooking, baking, and other uses. How can you use this caramel-tasting sweetener that looks like brown sugar? We’ll answer those questions plus [...]
Paleo vs. Vegan: What’s the Difference?
Paleo and vegan diets have several potential benefits, which is why millions of people choose to follow them (but not normally at the same time!). However, the Paleo and vegan diets are on quite opposite ends of the spectrum in terms of eating styles. While they share a few similarities, the differences far outweigh them. The main differences between Paleo and vegan diets are: Otherwise, there are plenty of differences [...]
Whole30 vs Paleo: What’s the Difference?
If you’re looking to change your eating habits and step away from the typical Western diet, then you might look to Whole30 or Paleo for guidance. These diets are actually quite similar in many ways, but they do have a few differences. Whole30 is meant to be a short-term elimination diet followed for 30 days to help you “reset” your eating habits. Paleo, while slightly less strict, is meant to be followed long-term without [...]
