Nut butter is usually considered a keto staple because it’s high in fat and low in carbs. But which nut (and seed) butters are the BEST of the best for keto? Some of the best nut butters for keto include: What makes these nut and seed butters the best for keto? We’ll explain next! Keto diet basics A keto diet is a very low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet, typically limiting carbs to 50 grams or fewer per day and [...]
How To Make Mango Sorbet
Homemade mango sorbet is a delicious summer treat made with frozen mangos, coconut cream, and a little honey! If you're looking for ways to use fresh mango, I've just the recipe for you! This homemade sorbet is a tasty dessert that's dairy-free and vegan. This frozen treat is the perfect tropical dessert to serve on a hot summer day, made with pureed fruit, coconut cream, and a drizzle of honey or maple [...]
How Much Sugar Do Cooking Oils Have?
Good news for anyone trying to reduce their sugar intake, cooking oils are completely sugar-free!! Cooking oils are low-GI and 100% fat in most cases and do not contain any protein or carbohydrates (like sugar) at all. Why is this? Let’s delve into it a little bit more. The Composition of Cooking Oils Oils consist solely of fat and do not include any carbohydrates. Sugar falls under the category of carbohydrates. [...]
What is Orange Essential Oil?
Have you ever felt the sweet and refreshing scent of oranges and wondered how it can affect your mind and body? Or perhaps you've wondered, "what is orange essential oil, and does it offer all the same benefits?" Oranges have always been known for their numerous health benefits due to their high vitamin C content. But then there's orange essential oil. This is an oil extracted from the peel of oranges that has [...]
What Is Cooking Oil?
When I first learnt to cook, I knew in most dishes, I had to use oil. I didn’t think much about it, what it was made of, or why. I just splashed it in and went on my merry way. After studying nutrition and learning more about oil’s flavors and health benefits, I paid more attention to what I used to cook my food in. Today, we will talk about what exactly a cooking oil is and what it does to your food! Cooking oils are [...]
What Is Moose Milk?
Sometimes it feels like there are more types of milk out there than we know what to do with. You obviously know about cow’s milk, sheep’s milk, and goat’s milk. These days even donkey milk, llama milk, and yak milk are a thing. But what about moose milk? Moose milk – and we’re not talking about the signature Canadian cocktail that’s basically a boozy milkshake – is exactly what it sounds like: milk produced by moose. It’s [...]
