If you’re on a low-carb diet or are simply conscious of how foods and drinks impact your blood sugar levels, you’re likely aware of the glycemic index scale. (We’ll explain what it is if you’re unfamiliar!) Some of the milks with the lowest glycemic indexes include almond milk, soy milk, cow’s milk, and many other low-carb milk alternatives. So what determines if milk has a low or high glycemic index? We have the [...]

Food allergies impact around 20 million adults in the United States (4 million of those are children). Nine common food allergens impact most people with food allergies, so the milk you choose shouldn't include your specific allergen(s). Rice milk, sunflower seed milk, and oat milk are among the best milks for people with allergies. We’ll review a total of 12 of the best milks for people with allergies and explain more [...]

Have you ever seen milk at the grocery store that's not refrigerated and wondered why? It's probably UHT milk, which stands for Ultra High Temperature milk, meaning it’s not pasteurized like regular milk.  Allow me to explain what that means, and what all the buzz is about… Comparing UHT milk vs milk UHT milk (ultra-high temperature)Cow milk (including whole, 2%, skim, etc.)TypeAnimal or [...]

Nutella and peanut butter are two of the most popular nut butter spreads that have captured the hearts (and taste buds) of people worldwide. But which one should you choose for your next slice of toast or snack? First, let's take a look at exactly what Nutella and peanut butter are... Comparing nutella vs peanut butter Nutella (flavored hazelnut butter)Peanut butterReduced-fat peanut butter (Jif brand)TasteSweet, [...]

If you’re on a Paleo diet, you’re likely aware of Paleo-friendly milks like almond and coconut milk. Do you know which milks are the worst for Paleo, though? Some of the worst milks for Paleo include cow’s milk, flavored milk, and oat milk, among several others. Why are these milks the worst for Paleo? We’ll explain what makes milk Paleo-friendly, and why some milks should be avoided if you choose a Paleo [...]

If you're a fan of nut butters like me, you might have come across flaxseed butter and wondered how it compares to good old peanut butter. Well, I've done some digging, and I'm here to give you the lowdown on these two delicious spreads. So, let's dive in! Comparing flaxseed butter vs peanut butter Flaxseed butterPeanut butterReduced-fat peanut butter (Jif brand)TasteMild, nutty, earthyNutty, slightly sweetMild peanut [...]