Have you ever felt the sweet and refreshing scent of oranges and wondered how it can affect your mind and body? Or perhaps you've wondered, "what is orange essential oil, and does it offer all the same benefits?" Oranges have always been known for their numerous health benefits due to their high vitamin C content. But then there's orange essential oil. This is an oil extracted from the peel of oranges that has [...]
What Is Cooking Oil?
When I first learnt to cook, I knew in most dishes, I had to use oil. I didn’t think much about it, what it was made of, or why. I just splashed it in and went on my merry way. After studying nutrition and learning more about oil’s flavors and health benefits, I paid more attention to what I used to cook my food in. Today, we will talk about what exactly a cooking oil is and what it does to your food! Cooking oils are [...]
What Is Moose Milk?
Sometimes it feels like there are more types of milk out there than we know what to do with. You obviously know about cow’s milk, sheep’s milk, and goat’s milk. These days even donkey milk, llama milk, and yak milk are a thing. But what about moose milk? Moose milk – and we’re not talking about the signature Canadian cocktail that’s basically a boozy milkshake – is exactly what it sounds like: milk produced by moose. It’s [...]
Which Nut Butters Are Good for Vegan, Paleo, and Keto Diets?
When it comes to special diets, it can be hard to find foods that check the box for all of them. Vegan, paleo, and ketogenic (keto) diets are all some of the more popular diets. Which nut (and seed) butters are good for all three of these diets? Several nut and seed butters are good for vegan, paleo, and keto diets. They are: We’ll compare the nutrition stats for all of these nut and seed butters (and more) [...]
Sesame Milk Recipe
Homemade sesame milk is creamy and delicious and is a nutrient-rich plant-based beverage. Use this tasty milk in coffee, tea, or in place of milk in sweet bakes or ice cream. Homemade sesame milk is a tasty beverage with a nutty sesame flavor. If you love the taste of sesame, you will love this recipe! Sesame seeds are a good source of fiber, antioxidants, and B vitamins and make a great base for homemade nut and [...]
Best Nutella Alternatives
Nutella is the ultimate comfort food. That rich and creamy chocolate hazelnut spread has been the answer for many after-dinner cravings or Sunday morning breakfasts. But, as we all know, Nutella isn't exactly a poster child for healthy eating. It's loaded with sugar and can sometimes leave us feeling a tad guilty after indulging. So, I went on a quest to find the best Nutella alternatives that not only satisfy our taste [...]
