Have you ever picked up a bottle of apple cider vinegar (ACV) and noticed a cloudy, cobweb-like substance floating at the bottom? Well, that mysterious stuff is often referred to as the "mother" of apple cider vinegar. So, what exactly is the mother in apple cider vinegar, and why is it such a big deal? Let's find out! What is the "mother" in apple cider vinegar? The "mother" is a stringy, often gelatinous [...]

Apple cider vinegar has gained immense popularity in recent years due to its potential health benefits and versatility in cooking and household use. But some types of apple cider vinegar can be quite expensive. That's where Allen's and Great Value apple cider vinegar come in. They are both simple, budget-friendly options. No frills, just pure apple cider vinegar that gets the job done! But as we dive deeper into the [...]

Some foods are really easy to eat more than one serving of - ice cream, chips, and pasta are a few of these foods. When you eat more than a serving of these types of foods, it can make the calories rack up fast. Which pastas have the most calories to begin with? Some of the pastas with the most calories are: We’ll review all of these high-calorie pastas and compare them nutrition-wise below. Calories in [...]

Fiber is an important nutrient that many people don’t get enough of. Despite that, there are times when eating a low-fiber diet is recommended, especially for certain digestive conditions.  If you want low-fiber pasta (for any reason!), what are your choices? Some of the lower-fiber pastas include: We’ll review each of these low-fiber pastas and compare them against each other in this article. Fiber in [...]

Sucralose and sugar are both sweeteners used in food, but they have fundamental differences. Sugar, or sucrose, is a natural carbohydrate comprised of glucose and fructose. It is extracted from sugar cane or sugar beet. On the other hand, sucralose is an artificial sweetener and sugar substitute. It is noncaloric because the body does not break it down when ingested. In the European Union, sucralose is identified by the E [...]

So this is a bit of an interesting comparison… As you can tell by their names, almond-coconut milk and almond milk are very similar except for one little detail: almond-coconut milk is a blend of almond milk and coconut milk, while almond milk takes the tropical coconut vibes out and offers you a purely almond-based milk with no frills and whistles. Now, there are benefits to both of these types of milk, and they both [...]