A gluten-free diet has become a popular diet over recent years. Whether you follow a gluten-free diet out of necessity for conditions like Celiac disease or just out of personal preference, knowing which foods and ingredients contain gluten is a necessity. All plain herbs and spices are gluten-free. There is a chance for added gluten in seasoning blends (a mixture of herbs, spices, and occasionally other ingredients like [...]
4 Healthier Homemade Chocolate Treats Perfect for Valentine’s Day
Chocolate and Valentine’s Day go together like peanut butter and jelly, mac and cheese, and spaghetti and meatballs. As Americans, we spend MILLIONS of dollars on chocolate in preparation for Valentine’s Day, whether for others or treating ourselves. If you want to make healthier versions of chocolate desserts or are on special diets like gluten-free, Paleo, keto, or vegan, we have a lineup of delicious Valentine’s Day [...]
Which Nut Butter is Best for Vegans?
Nut butter is vegan around 99% of the time (there are some exceptions, but they are rare). Do any nut (and seed) butters prevail as being especially good for vegans, though? While most nut butters are perfectly suitable for vegans, there are a few nut butters that can be considered the best choices for vegans, and they include: What makes these six some of the best nut butters for vegans? We’ll explain in this [...]
Which Herbs and Spices Are in Jerk Seasoning?
Jerk seasoning is popular in Caribbean cooking, especially for adding spicy flavor to meat. What’s in jerk seasoning that makes it taste so good? It turns out, quite a few things! The ingredients in jerk seasoning vary depending on the brand or recipe, but usually contain herbs and spices like: What all can you use jerk seasoning for? We have the answer to that question and more next! What is jerk [...]
Which Herbs and Spices Are in Gingerbread?
Certain foods and drinks are associated with special occasions, like pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving and eggnog around the holidays. Another holiday favorite that can also be enjoyed year-round is gingerbread, whether it’s a moist gingerbread loaf or crunchy gingerbread cookies topped with icing. The spices in gingerbread always contain cinnamon and ginger but can also include additional spices such as: We’ll explain how [...]
Keto vs. Vegan: What’s the Difference?
Picture this: one diet includes steak, eggs, and butter while the other utilizes beans, tofu, and quinoa. Can you think of more opposite eating styles? Such is the case with keto and vegan diets! Keto and vegan diets are very different with few similarities, which we’ll review in depth in this article. To summarize, some of the biggest differences are: We’ll also discuss the pros and cons of both diets so you can [...]
