When it comes to special diets, it can be hard to find foods that check the box for all of them. Vegan, paleo, and ketogenic (keto) diets are all some of the more popular diets. Which nut (and seed) butters are good for all three of these diets? Several nut and seed butters are good for vegan, paleo, and keto diets. They are: We’ll compare the nutrition stats for all of these nut and seed butters (and more) [...]
Sesame Milk Recipe
Homemade sesame milk is creamy and delicious and is a nutrient-rich plant-based beverage. Use this tasty milk in coffee, tea, or in place of milk in sweet bakes or ice cream. Homemade sesame milk is a tasty beverage with a nutty sesame flavor. If you love the taste of sesame, you will love this recipe! Sesame seeds are a good source of fiber, antioxidants, and B vitamins and make a great base for homemade nut and [...]
Best Nutella Alternatives
Nutella is the ultimate comfort food. That rich and creamy chocolate hazelnut spread has been the answer for many after-dinner cravings or Sunday morning breakfasts. But, as we all know, Nutella isn't exactly a poster child for healthy eating. It's loaded with sugar and can sometimes leave us feeling a tad guilty after indulging. So, I went on a quest to find the best Nutella alternatives that not only satisfy our taste [...]
The Best Way to Store Butter
If you want to keep your butter fresh and delicious, you gotta store it properly! A cooking staple for thousands of years, there was definitely a time when it did not stay in a refrigerator. So how did it stay fresh then? Does this mean you can leave it on the countertop for ages, and it’ll be fine and dandy? Let’s take a look at the best ways to store butter for freshness, taste, and longevity. How To Store [...]
Are Cooking Oils Gluten-Free?
Gluten is a protein naturally present in wheat, barley, rye, and their products. But, even if an oil comes from a gluten-containing product, cooking oils are naturally gluten-free. Oils primarily consist of fats and lack protein and carbohydrates. The process of oil extraction removes all other macronutrients, leaving only the fatty acids behind. Consequently, oils do not contain gluten, as it is a protein. What [...]
What Are the Lowest-Fat Cooking Oils?
Some cooking fats and oils are slightly lower in fat per tablespoon than others, but not by much! They include: But just because they are lower in fat does not mean they are the right choice for your dietary needs. The best oils are not measured by their fat content but by the type of fat they contain, plus the other healthy compounds they have. Let’s look at what makes some lower in fat than others and which fats are [...]
