Essential oils have been around for a long time, but they’ve increased in popularity over recent decades. Because essential oils can come from almost any plant source, that means there are hundreds of them out there, which can get overwhelming! We’ve done a TON of research so you don’t have to! In this comprehensive guide, we’ll review: What are essential oils? Essential oils are concentrated extracts of [...]
63 Different Carrier Oils: How to Pick the Best One
While essential oil use has been around since as early as 4500 BC, the popularity of using essential oils for aromatherapy, skincare, and other uses has skyrocketed in recent decades. Whether you’ve dabbled with essential oils or are a seasoned veteran, you’re likely aware of the importance of carrier oils to help safely dilute and apply essential oils. With so many different carrier oils, how do you know how to pick the [...]
Which Flours Have the Least Protein?
In case you haven’t gotten the memo, flour isn’t just made from wheat anymore! Flour can be made from fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and more - which means there is a big range of protein content across the different types of flours. The flours that contain the least protein (two grams or fewer per serving) are: We’ll review these low-protein flours in more detail, explain the role of protein in flours, and more in [...]
What Are the 9 Major Food Allergies? (With Examples)
Allergies can come in various forms, from environmental allergens like pollen to bee stings, medications, and much more. Food allergies are also common, with the 9 most common food allergies including: We’ll provide examples for all of the 9 major food allergies in this article, as well as tips for navigating food allergies! What is a food allergy? A food allergy is when your body has an immune response after [...]
Are Oranges Dyed Orange?
Oranges get their name from their color - but what if we told you that they aren’t naturally that orange? In the United States, oranges can be dyed to make them orange! Not all oranges are dyed, so we’ll explain how you can tell if your oranges are dyed, how they’re dyed, and how to avoid dyed oranges if that’s your preference. Are oranges dyed orange? According to the United States Food and Drug [...]
What’s the Difference Between Sucrose, Glucose, and Fructose?
The topic of sugar is a bit of a hot one. You’ve probably heard things like eating too much sugar isn’t good for your health, but that the sugars naturally occurring in fruits aren’t as bad. It gets confusing! In this article, we’ll explain the difference between sucrose, glucose, and fructose, which are some of the most basic sugar molecules that are naturally occurring in some foods and present in [...]
