Skip the store-bought popsicles laden with processed ingredients like refined sugar, preservatives, and colors, and instead make this delicious low sugar coconut popsicle treats at home! This recipe is vegan friendly, and dairy-free, with keto options. I’ve been craving ice cream lately but can not eat dairy due to a sensitivity I just found out I have. Bummer! Since I don’t have an ice cream maker either so I had to [...]
Which Flours Have the Lowest Glycemic Index (and Which Have the Highest)?
The glycemic index varies a LOT among flours, so it can be helpful to have an idea of which flours have the lowest and highest glycemic indexes if that’s something you try to be aware of. Some of the lowest glycemic index flours include hemp flour, pecan flour, arrowroot flour, and almond flour (among many others!). Some of the highest glycemic index flours include bread flour, potato flour, white rice flour, and [...]
How To Make Lip Gloss (Easy DIY Lip Gloss)
This lip gloss is made with all natural and non toxic ingredients. Learn how to make lip gloss at home with safe ingredients. Homemade lip gloss has been on my list of things to try for a very long time. I was intimated at first since I knew I'd need to emulsify oils with a wax base, but the project was much easier than I thought. Much like homemade lip balm, lip gloss is made with melting oils and waxes [...]
How To Use Coconut Milk Powder
Have you seen coconut milk powder at your local health food store? This coconut product may be one of the best things to keep in your pantry! "What's powdered coconut milk, and how do I use it?" This is a question I've been getting more and more lately. First, I want to say how happy I am to see so many coconut products becoming available. When I first started using coconut oil, I had to order it online. I couldn't [...]
How To Make a Relaxing Salt Scrub
This DIY salt scrub recipe is perfect for dry and damaged skin. This two-ingredient exfoliating salt body scrub contains skin-nourishing ingredients: Epsom salts and coconut oil! Salt and sugar scrubs are some of the best DIY skincare recipes that anyone can make and use at home. Not only are they great for the skin, but they're also safe and non-toxic. What is a Salt Scrub? Salt scrubs are an exfoliating [...]
The Best Flaxseed Flour You Can Buy
Flaxseeds are a true superfood. These small but mighty seeds are packed with beneficial omega-3 fatty acids, lignans, and fiber. And when you grind them into a flaxseed meal, or flour, you can throw it into your morning smoothie, sprinkle it over cereal or yogurt, and use it in your baked goods for an extra dose of nutrients. Oh, and did I mention that flaxseed meal is also a great vegan egg substitute for baking? Plus, [...]
