Today, 10% of adults in America identify themselves as vegan or vegetarian. When you think about how many people there are in our country, that 10% is a big number. Whether they’re motivated by environmental reasons, an animal welfare concern, a specific health goal, or all of the above, many Americans are choosing to eat more plant-based foods or avoid animal products altogether. In order to meet this growing [...]
Where Can I Get Oat Milk (Beyond Starbucks & Walmart)
A plant-based diet is certainly not a new concept – veganism and vegetarianism have been around for thousands of years – but it’s a lifestyle that’s become more and more popular in the last couple of decades. So it’s no surprise that in response to this rising interest, many of America’s national food and beverage chains are beginning to offer more plant-based alternatives. One of the biggest categories of plant-based [...]
Charcoal Toothpaste Recipe
This 3-ingredient charcoal toothpaste naturally cleanses and whitens teeth. Activated charcoal binds to grim and stains on your teeth and leave your teeth bright, white and clean! Activated charcoal has gained quite a bit of popularity over the years. Pore strips, peel masks, and soap bars containing activated charcoal are highly praised for their skin cleansing abilities. I've washed my face with activated [...]
Coconut Panna Cotta
This delicious homemade coconut panna cotta is my go-to coconut dessert! It has a smooth rich coconut flavor and pairs perfectly with berries, tropical fruit, or coconut flakes. The first time I tasted creamy coconut panna cotta I was in Hawaii. I loved the tropical take on this classic dish and having been making it with coconut milk ever since! What is Panna Cotta? This gelatin-based dessert originates from Italy. [...]
Coconut Oil Fudge
My coconut oil fudge recipe is made with healthy natural ingredients like coconut oil, cocoa powder, raw honey (stevia can be used if you prefer) and vanilla extract. That's it! No corn syrup, marshmallows, frosting or chocolate chips needed. Coconut and chocolate is a match made in heaven! They pair well together in many of my popular recipes like my homemade chocolate bar recipe, chocolate coconut [...]
Coconut Sugar vs. Brown Sugar: What’s The Difference?
Coconut sugar and brown sugar are popular types of sugar, that look and taste similar. But what are their main differences? The main differences between coconut sugar and brown sugar are the ways in which they’re produced, along with their Glycemic Index (GI) levels. Coconut sugar is produced from the sap of coconut palm tree flowers, whereas brown sugar is essentially white sugar with molasses added to it. The GI of [...]
