Oils are primarily made up of fats and contain neither protein nor carbohydrates. This is because extracting oil removes all other macronutrients, leaving only the fatty acids behind. So, no cooking oils have any level of protein worth writing home about. In fact, only a couple of fats have trace amounts, which are butter and bacon fat. Both contain only 0.1 grams of protein per tablespoon! Is Cooking Oil [...]
How to Make Your Own Margarine (Vegan Butter)
On the quest to figure out how to make actual margarine at home, I discovered I could not. To make margarine like they have in the supermarket, you would need to be able to hydrogenate oil at home, and as I do not have a science lab, it wasn’t possible. SO! Instead, I made more of a vegan butter, which is better for you anyway, and it turned out really tasty. Much nicer than margarine! There are multiple ways to make [...]
How To Make Pumpkin Seed Milk
This homemade pumpkin seed milk is a delicious dairy-free milk that is nut free too! I've been testing a lot of different types of milks in my kitchen lately and just love how easy it is to make them! I hadn't tried pumpkin seed milk before testing this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised by the flavor and color of this seed milk. It has a nutty flavor and unique green color! This is a plant milk that I will [...]
Which Milk Has the Least Protein?
Milk can be an excellent source of protein, depending on the source. While mammal milk tends to be high in protein, some plant-based milk is lacking in the protein department. Coconut milk and rice milk have the least protein of all the types of milk with 0 grams per cup. We’ll review these and eight other low-protein milks in this article! Protein in milk As mentioned earlier, mammal-based milk like cow, sheep, [...]
The Best Maple Syrup You Can Buy
As a Canadian, I take my maple syrup very seriously. None of that fake, artificial stuff for me! I know the real deal when I taste it, and that's why I'm excited to share with you the absolute best maple syrups you can get your hands on. How to choose the best maple syrup It's essential to understand what those labels mean when you're picking out your maple syrup. Grade A maple syrup refers to the highest quality [...]
What is Clove Essential Oil?
Essential oils have been a popular tool for natural wellness practices for years. It’s not surprising that many people have turned to these potent oils for their therapeutic and healing benefits. One essential oil that is consistently in the spotlight is clove oil. But what is clove essential oil - and is it something you should be stocking at home? This amazing oil has been historically used for its many valuable [...]
