While not nearly as popular as regular cow’s milk or other types of milk for modern-day city folk, there are certainly a few reasons why someone would choose raw milk over regular milk. Raw milk skips the pasteurization process to keep its natural essence and nutrition intact, and back in the early to mid-1900s, all milk was consumed this way. Now that local and natural farm-sourced foods are becoming more and more popular, [...]
When Does Macadamia Oil Go Bad?
Macadamia oil is known for its velvety texture and high concentration of antioxidants, but yes, macadamia oil can go bad, and its shelf life depends on how you store it. If kept in a cool, dark place, it can last up to two years unopened. Once opened, it should be used within a year, and refrigeration can extend its life a little further. For all things macadamia oil storage, I've got you covered! What is the shelf [...]
Cashew Butter vs Sunbutter: Which is Better?
Cashew nut butter is a popular nut butter option made from the ever-tasty cashew nut – fun fact, the cashew nut comes out of Brazil, and was found by explorers during the 1500s! Sunbutter, on the other hand, is a nut-free and plant-based nut butter alternative that’s quickly gaining traction as one of the top spreads made from seeds or for anyone with nut allergies! Since these two are quite different, it can be hard [...]
Tiger Nut Butter vs Almond Butter: The Ultimate Verdict
Everyone loves almond butter – I mean, it’s hard not to with its rich and nutty taste, health benefits, and sticky texture! But, how does almond butter fare against a nut-free spread with one of the coolest names: tiger nut butter? As health-conscious food enthusiasts seek alternatives to traditional spreads, these two contenders have each emerged with pros and cons worth exploring. In this “nutty” showdown, we’ll [...]
Mixed Nut Butter vs Sunbutter: Which is Better?
To buy, or not to buy, that is the question. With so many nut butter options out there like mixed nut butter, and nut-free spreads like sunbutter, it gets super hard deciding between them. On the one hand, mixed nut butter gives you the option of essentially having multiple nut butters in one, while sunbutter gives you a nut-butter-like-experience without containing a single nut! The answer to that question lies in this [...]
Is Muscle Milk Actually Milk?
We’ve all heard of Muscle Milk, which probably brings to mind imagery of bulging biceps or a sweaty professional athlete like Shaquille O’Neal taking a big swig from the small carton. The product officially hit the market back in 2000 in powder form; today its well-known ready-to-drink beverages still hold their spot in the dairy case in most stores. Maybe you know it as a protein drink or nutritional supplement, or [...]
