If you don't have a local source for healthy milk or if you have a milk allergy you'll want to supplement your diet with a healthy alternative. This coconut milk tonic is a perfect substitute! I recently moved and found myself out of luck for a good source of local raw milk. Until I find a local source of raw milk, (realmilk.com is a great place to find raw milk in your area) I am drinking homemade Coconut Milk [...]
Coconut Flour vs Chestnut Flour: The Best Bake
Baking can be tricky business, and it's important to use the right type of flour for the job. Coconut flour is especially popular for its rich texture and naturally sweet taste. But have you ever heard of chestnut flour? In Italy, they call it “farina dolce”, or sweet flour because of its nutty, sweet flavor. Coconut flour and chestnut flour are two great gluten-free options for baking, but is one better than the other? [...]
How To Make Coconut Ghee
I recently wrote about some of the benefits of coconut oil and ways to eat more coconut oil. Today I wanted to show you how you can mix this wonderful oil with another great fat, ghee. Grass-fed ghee contains all the nutrients as butter (Omeg-3 fats, Conjugated Linoleic Acid, fat soluble vitamins A, D & K2 ), but without the casein and lactose. Mixing these two fats together allows you to enjoy the benefits of both oils, [...]
Is Cassava Flour Low FODMAP?
Cassava flour is a popular alternative to all-purpose flour, as it is gluten-free and can be used in a wide variety of recipes. But the ultimate question - is cassava flour low FODMAP? FODMAP stands for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides, and Polyols. These are short-chain carbohydrates that are generally believed by physicians to be difficult for the small intestine to absorb. This can lead to [...]
Coconut Manna vs Coconut Oil: Key Differences
If you've spent any time cooking with coconut oil, chances are good you've heard of or come across coconut manna. Coconut manna is usually presented as an alternative to coconut oil - so what is it, what are the differences in coconut manna vs coconut oil, and when should you use each? First off, let's define some terms. Coconut manna is another name for coconut butter, which contains pureed and dried coconut meat ground up [...]
Coconut Flour vs Tigernut Flour: The Ultimate Verdict
Looking for a delicious and nutritious flour alternative? Coconut flour and tigernut flour are both great options! But which one is the best? Both are gluten-free and high in fiber, and both are great for baking, so is one really superior to the other? Let’s take a look. Comparing coconut flour vs tigernut flour Tigernut flourCoconut flourAll-purpose flourSubstitution RatioAround [...]
