Seed oils are vastly growing in popularity, and black cumin seed oil is one that we keep seeing pop up in articles again and again. So what is black cumin seed oil and why are so many people talking about it? Black cumin seed oil is a carrier oil made from the seeds of the black cumin plant. This plant is native to southwestern Asia, as well as areas in the Mediterranean and Africa. It is generally applied topically or [...]
Hormone Balancing Maca Powder Smoothie
You've probably seen maca powder for sale at your local health food store. Here's your quick guide to that vitamin-dense powder! When it comes to herbs and natural substances, I believe in using as natural of ingredients as possible. Since I'm all about using clean and natural ingredients, it's no surprise that I came upon maca powder. Maca may seem a little mysterious, but this trendy "exotic" supplement is anything but [...]
What Is Babassu Oil?
If you love using tropical oils to keep your skin soft and supple, you may have heard of the carrier oil babassu oil. But what is it, and how is it primarily used? Babassu oil is made from the seeds of the babassu palm tree, which is native to rainforests in South America. It's primarily used within the cosmetics industry for the skin and hair, but can also be used for culinary purposes too. Keep reading to learn all [...]
What Is Baobab Oil?
If African carrier oils are your thing, you may have heard of baobab oil. But what is baobab oil and why is it so special? Baobab oil is a carrier oil made by cold-pressing the seeds of the Baobab tree. Baobab trees are native to the African Savanna, and provide a high number of nutrients that make its oil highly sought after in skin/hair cosmetics. It can be used alone to nourish the hair and skin or can be mixed with [...]
Homemade Chocolate Chips {Soy Free, Dairy Free}
I wish I would have made these a long time ago! I never thought it would be so easy to make my own chocolate chips. I've had a hard time finding good quality chocolate chips that don't use soy lecithin and undesirable sweeteners. These are soy free and are sweetened with raw honey and maple syrup. How to make chocolate chips Start by gathering your ingredients. There are just four, all super easy to [...]
The Best Olive Oil You Can Buy
Are you looking for the best olive oil? There's a lot of debate around olive oil and it's purity but it's really not too difficult to find good olive oil at the grocery store. Here are my tips for finding the good stuff! While coconut oil holds a special place in my heart, I frequently turn to olive oil in my kitchen. Olive oil is great for making salad dressings, marinades, sautéing, and as a finishing oil. It's a [...]
