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 [...]
Which Flours Have the Highest Fiber (and Which Have the Lowest)?
Flour is usually made from plant-based sources like grains, nuts, and seeds. These plant-based foods also are sources of fiber, so it’s no surprise that the fiber content of flour can vary depending on its source and how it's processed. Some of the highest-fiber flours (per 1/4 cup) are coconut flour (12 grams), buckwheat flour (9 grams), fava bean flour (8 grams), whole wheat flour (7 grams), chestnut flour (6 grams), and [...]
Is Coconut Milk Paleo?
Coconut milk is a popular alternative to cow's milk, particularly if you're following a plant-based diet. But here's the big question I hear regularly - is coconut milk paleo? The good news is that coconut milk is suitable for those following the paleo diet! You may be wondering what the paleo diet is, or perhaps what it is about coconut milk that makes it paleo-friendly. By the end of this article, you'll know all the [...]
