Herbs and spices are from plants, and vegans only eat plants. It should be a no-brainer that herbs and spices are vegan…right? Plain herbs and spices are ALWAYS vegan-friendly because they’re from plants. Some seasoning blends (mixtures of herbs, spices, and sometimes other ingredients like sugar) contain non-vegan-friendly ingredients, which is the only time an herb or spice wouldn’t be considered vegan. We’ll point [...]
All the Starbucks Drink Options Under 100 Calories
Starbucks has been serving up freshly roasted coffee since the ‘70s, quickly growing from a small shop at Pike’s Place in Seattle to one of America’s – and the world’s – most prominent coffee chains. Today, millions of people have made Starbucks a part of their daily routine, whether it’s their first stop of the day for that highly caffeinated cup of morning brew, their go-to spot for an afternoon pick-me-up, or their [...]
Spices vs Herbs: What’s the Difference?
The terms herb and spice are often used interchangeably, which is a common mistake. They’re found in the same aisle at the grocery store and are both used in cooking, so what’s the difference? The main difference between herbs and spices is the part of the plant they’re from. Spices are from seeds, roots, bark, fruit, or vegetables while herbs are the green, leafy parts of the plants. There are more differences between [...]
How to Make Homemade Coconut Milk (And Coconut Flour)
Looking for a healthy dairy free alternative to cows milk? Homemade coconut milk is a wonderful substitute full of healthy fats and important nutrients. Bonus - Use leftover coconut pulp to make coconut flour for healthy gluten free baked goods! Coconut milk benefits Coconut milk is an excellent alternative to cow’s milk, especially since most alternatives are high in PUFA’s and antinutrients. It's a great source [...]
Homemade Bug Spray Recipe (All-Natural!)
We've been spending a lot of time outside so far this summer. While I'm loving all the extra Vitamin D that we're getting, I'm not diggin' the bug and mosquito bites at all! I've been keeping a bottle of purification essential oil on hand to help with bug bites (which works wonderfully). While we were preparing to head out to river I threw together an all natural bug spray to protect my babies and I from the [...]
Easy Apple Cider Vinegar Tea
If you're looking for more ways to incorporate apple cider vinegar into your daily routine (and shouldn't we all?) - then have I got a treat for you. This apple cider vinegar tea is an easy, delicious, wonderful way to bring in all of apple cider vinegar's goodness and combine it with the warmth and comfort of a hot drink. Now, when it comes to teas, I’m going to say I love them all. Give me a hot mug of Earl Grey (with [...]
