Especially in the last couple of decades, America has become a more health-conscious country overall. With a rise in veganism and vegetarianism throughout the nation, a slew of plant-based products have flooded the market – giving us more choices than we’ve ever had before. If you avoid dairy, the good news is that there are a plethora of milk substitutes available today. And while oat milk, almond milk, and soy milk are [...]
When Does Canola Oil Go Bad?
Canola oil is one of the most popular cooking oils and for a good reason! It has a relatively high smoke point (doesn’t turn to smoke easily when heated), has a neutral, versatile taste, and is considered heart-healthy. When unopened, canola oil will last up to two years when stored in a cool, dark place. Once opened, canola oil should last around 6-12 months under the same storage conditions before starting to go [...]
DIY Body Wash
This creamy DIY body wash cleanses and moisturizes the skin with three natural ingredients: castile soap, raw honey and coconut oil! Keep reading to learn how to make your own body wash at home! Unlike soap, which can take weeks to cure and needs special tools, body wash is a simple DIY that can be made in minutes. This body wash is safe for all skin types, even sensitive skin, and is gentle enough to use on children, [...]
Coconut Milk vs Cashew Milk: The Ultimate Verdict
First off, let’s just start by saying that coconut milk and cashew milk have a LOT of similarities. They’re both tasty, vitamin-rich vegan milks commonly used as dairy milk substitutes in a variety of delicious recipes. (For example, here are 28 great coconut milk recipes you can do right now to add new flavor, taste, and texture to your cooking!) Both coconut milk and cashew milk are also often drunk instead of [...]
Coconut Flour Brownies
These homemade coconut flour brownies are sweet, chewy, and delicious! They're naturally sweetened with maple syrup and bananas and topped with a chocolate coconut drizzle. Brownies are the go-to dessert that I make when I have company over. They're warm, gooey, and delicious! My all-time favorite brownie recipe was passed down from my mother-in-law. Her brownies are the best! Lucky for me her recipe was easily converted [...]
Sprouted Gluten Free Bread
This homemade sprouted gluten free bread is made with sprouted seeds and legumes and is flour free! It's becoming more know that sprouted grain bread and traditional sourdough bread are the healthiest breads we can eat. Sprouted wheat bread is very nutritious and very easy to digest. Unfortunately, if your sensitive to gluten or have celiac, you may not be able to handle sprouted wheat bread (though there are testimonies [...]
