Brazil nut milk is a delightful plant-based milk alternative to almond and cashew milk. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create your own creamy and nutritious milk at home. Not only is it easy to make, but it also offers the convenience and cost savings of homemade nut milk. Homemade brazil nut milk is easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients! I'm a big fan of making homemade nut milk for [...]
What’s a Good Zero-Calorie Substitute for Sugar?
If you’re wanting to cut back on your sugar and/or caloric intake while still enjoying the taste of sweet-tasting foods and drinks, you might look to zero-calorie sugar substitutes. What are zero-calorie sugar substitutes, and how can you use them? Some examples of good zero-calorie substitutes for sugar include sucralose, aspartame, steviol glycosides (Stevia), saccharin, and acesulfame-K. If these all sound Greek [...]
What Is Almond Oil?
Almond oil, also known as sweet almond oil, is a light cooking oil derived from almonds. With its delicate flavor and smooth texture, it has become a staple in kitchens around the world, adding a touch of nuttiness to both sweet and savory dishes. Interested in how to use this nutty oil? Read on! What is almond oil? Almond oil, also referred to as sweet almond oil, is a type of oil obtained from the kernels of [...]
Do Fruits Count as “No Sugar Added?”
We all know that eating too much sugar isn’t good for our health. But what about sugar that is considered natural, such as the kind in fruit? Whole fruits that haven’t been sweetened aren’t considered added sugar, which means they can be considered “no sugar added”. Fruits that have added sugar to them aren’t considered “no sugar added”, since the sugar added isn’t the kind that occurs naturally in fruit - such as the [...]
Is High-Fructose Corn Syrup Worse for You Than Sugar?
It’s a debate that’s been going on for a couple of decades now - is high-fructose corn syrup worse for you than good old-fashioned white table sugar? High-fructose corn syrup isn’t necessarily worse for you than sugar. Both high-fructose corn syrup and regular sugar should be consumed in moderation due to their potentially detrimental effects on your health if consumed regularly in high amounts. We’ll explain how we came [...]
25+ Coconut Oil Recipes
Unless you live under a rock you may have noticed the craze around coconut oil. Coconut oil is FINALLY getting recognition for its many health benefits and uses. Coconut oil is rich in immune boosting fat lauric acid (aka the super healthy fats found in human breast milk). Coconut oil also supports thyroid health and increases good cholesterol and lowers abdominal obesity. In fact, there are several studies on [...]
