You might be curious about what kind of milk ultra-filtered milk even is and what exactly makes it so “ultra.” While we have classic, wholesome cow’s milk that can be found almost anywhere, ultra-filtered milk is sort of like cow’s milk 2.0. It’s said to contain nearly twice the protein of regular milk with only half the sugar and has promises of superior nutrition. And for you lactose-intolerant folks out there, it also has [...]
Which Artificial Sweeteners Are Approved By the FDA?
Artificial sweeteners are used in place of caloric sweeteners to help reduce the sugar and calorie content of foods, drinks, and other products (such as chewing gum, mouthwash, etc.). Six artificial sweeteners are approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and they include: We’ll review all of these artificial sweeteners and answer some questions you likely have on the topic, so read [...]
How to Make Pumpkin Scones (Starbucks Copycat)
Tragedy this fall, as Starbucks removes their much-loved pumpkin scones from the menu. What’s next? They’ll take the pumpkin-spiced latte, too? Never fear. We have a copycat recipe for you so you can have your pumpkin scone fix at home!! What’s The Big Deal About These Scones Anyway? Pumpkin scones are a seasonal item, usually available during the fall, coinciding with the pumpkin harvest. This limited [...]
Which Nut Butters Have the Highest Oxalates?
Oxalates are compounds naturally present in some foods. If you have a history of kidney stones, your healthcare provider might suggest you follow a low-oxalate diet, since a diet high in oxalates can contribute to certain types of kidney stones. Almond butter and Brazil nut butter are among the highest oxalate nut butters, which means you should avoid them if you need to follow a low-oxalate diet. Which other nut (and [...]
Mixed Nut Butter vs Nutella: The Ultimate Verdict
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m terrible at making decisions, and having the option of so many different nut butters can be a little daunting… Thankfully, mixed nut butter makes that choice really easy if you’re craving multiple nut butters at once – not only is the blend of different spreads delicious, but you also get a bit of the benefits from each one! Now, you’ve probably had Nutella at least once in your life, [...]
Which Nut Butters Have the Lowest Oxalates?
If you’ve been told to limit the oxalates in your diet for certain health conditions (such as kidney stones), you might be wondering which nut butters have the lowest oxalates to fit in your diet. Some of the nut butters with the lowest oxalates include coconut butter, macadamia nut butter, walnut butter, and pecan butter. We’ll review nine nut and seed butters that are lower in oxalates to fit in a low-oxalate [...]
