Pink coconut water is a popular drink that you can find in any grocery store. Coconut water is rich in electrolytes, is a natural source of antioxidants, and is excellent for hydrating. But you might be wondering why it's pink. In this article, I explain why coconut water turns pink, whether it's safe to drink, and creative ways to use it! I've kept a supply of coconut water in my fridge for years. It's a natural [...]
Coconut Cheesecake Recipe
There's nothing better than homemade cheesecake made with real food ingredients. This no-bake coconut cheesecake is gluten free and made with a delicious coconut crust, coconut filling and topped with coconut chips. What happens when you mix coconut and cheesecake together? Happiness. Pure happiness in the form of my creamy beloved dessert, cheesecake. I based this recipe off of my no bake cheesecake [...]
Which Cooking Oils Are Highest in Trans Fats?
Trans fats are a relatively new thing to the world of cooking oils, and as quickly as they came in, they were even more rapidly banned in many places for their negative health effects. Nevertheless, they still can be found in trace amounts in certain cooking fats and oils, and today we will look at which ones have the highest quantities! Understanding Trans Fats Artificial trans fats are made when liquid oils [...]
Which Cooking Oils Are Highest in Saturated Fats?
Saturated fats have a really bad reputation, but in truth, they can actually have some pretty cool health benefits when you consume them in moderation. That said, some cooking oils are higher in saturated fats than others and should be avoided by those who have been told to monitor their intake. The cooking fats that are highest in saturated fat include: And you can see a much larger list of fats and oils [...]
How to Make Your Own Sugar Scrub At Home: A Simple DIY Guide
Sugar scrubs are fantastic for exfoliating and moisturizing the skin. This simple sugar scrub recipe uses only three ingredients, sugar, coconut oil, and essential oils. I make many homemade skincare products in my home, and sugar scrubs were one of the first DIY's I got started with. I was gifted a lovely Vanilla brown sugar scrub for Christmas when I was younger, and when I ran out, I wanted to make more, which [...]
How To Make Ginger Shots
These homemade ginger shots are little wellness shots to boost your immune system with antioxidant properties, perfect for flu season, winter months, or when you're just not feeling 100%. Lemon ginger shots have been popping up at grocery stores everywhere. Selling for $2-$5 each, these juice shots are a great way to get your daily dose of ginger, lemon, and cayenne pepper. I have spent my share fare on ginger juice [...]
