Amaranth, a pseudo-cereal, is a self-pollinating plant that originated from Peru. It was a staple food for Aztecs thousands of years ago and is now cultivated in various regions worldwide. With around 60 species, only three are commercially significant. Amaranth can be used as flour, consumed like rice, or popped like popcorn. However you eat it, this versatile plant has superior nutritional value and is an excellent [...]
The Best Way to Store Flaxseed Oil
Flaxseeds offer a fantastic mix of fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals, and beneficial fats, making them an excellent addition to your diet. With approximately 27% fiber, flaxseeds are one of the finest plant sources of this essential nutrient, promoting digestion and supporting gut health. Flaxseeds also make my go-to egg substitute in vegan baking. Not to mention, they pack a punch in the plant protein department, [...]
Which Milk Is Highest in Sugar?
If you’ve got milk, you’ve most likely got sugar too – the two pretty much go hand in hand. Aside from unsweetened plant-based milks and specific sugar-free products, pretty much any carton of milk you pick up, whether dairy or non-dairy, will include some amount of natural sugar. And on top of that, many varieties of milk contain a substantial amount of added sugar as well, because brands and manufacturers choose to sweeten [...]
Which Milk Is the Lowest in Sugar?
Milk may not be considered a particularly sugary beverage – and it’s certainly no soda or sports drink. But various types of milk do tend to pack in a lot of sugar per serving, whether that sugar is natural or additive, and sometimes it can sneak up on you. If you’re watching your sugar intake or just prefer to avoid it for any reason, this is definitely something to look out for when choosing your go-to type of milk at the [...]
Which Milk Is the Lowest in Fat?
Whether you stick to one tried and true type of milk or you like to mix it up as you go, there’s so much to consider when you choose a milk product. Do you prefer dairy or plant-based? Are you looking for something that has most protein, the milk that's highest in Vitamin D, or the one that offers the best source of calcium? Or are you trying to avoid as much of the “bad stuff” as possible, like saturated fat and added [...]
Which Milk Is Highest in Vitamin D?
Vitamin D is extremely important to our overall health, but unfortunately, many of us don’t meet the recommended daily value through our diets. Aside from things like egg yolks, mushrooms, and certain fish (such as salmon, mackerel, halibut, and canned tuna), there are actually surprisingly few foods that are naturally good sources of Vitamin D. Including milk. It might be surprising to learn that milk, which often gets [...]
