Turmeric Curcumin is a plant in the ginger family and is also known as “Indian saffron.” Its use dates back nearly 4000 years to the Vedic culture in India. There, it was a staple in culinary spice, served medicinal needs and was a component in religious ceremonies. The lovely color, aroma and rich flavor isn’t […]
Is Ghee Paleo?
Many are making the switch to a Paleo diet in order to change their lifestyles and eating habits for good in an effort to achieve all-over body health through consuming foods that come from as close to the earth as possible. Some call it the hunter-gatherer or caveman diet because the goal is to […]
14 Gloriously Golden Turmeric Ideas!
Turmeric Curcumin, native to southeast India, and once a secret known primarily to the Indian culture, has rapidly risen in popularity in the more recent years; and for obvious reasons. In Okinawa, Japan, where people tend to live very long lives, large quantities of turmeric tea is ingested daily. It is often taken on its […]
The Super Grain Known as Quinoa
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]One of the truly tastiest and healthy grains in existence is quinoa. This super grain contains all essential amino acids, is full of protein, and even has fiber, minerals, phytonutrients, vitamin E, and B vitamins. To top it off, it’s also gluten-free. Further quinoa benefits include: Quinoa has two times the fiber as most other […]
Organic Chickpeas
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Dating as far back as 3500 BC, chickpeas have been a staple in the diets of many cultures in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Also known by the name “garbanzo beans”, these legumes are used to make a variety of dishes including chickpea salad, roasted chickpeas, hummus, chakhchoukha, and more. The two primary […]
Puzzled about sweeteners?
With so many sweeteners on the market today, it’s hard to know which ones to use and which ones to avoid. Traditional, mineral-rich sweeteners are still available for purchase from trusted sources, however there is an ever increasing number of sweeteners that are being advertised as healthy, or even natural, way to cure your […]
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Not Suitable For High Heat Cooking
In today’s kitchen one can almost always find a bottle of extra virgin olive oil. With its subtle nutty flavor, home cooks these days love to use this oil when making salad dressing, lightly sauteing vegetables, and sometimes even in baking as a substitute for butter. However, how does this oil fare in recipes that […]
Delicious Baking Recipes With Ghee
“Bitter butter makes a bitter batter, better butter makes your batter better.” It’s not just a tongue twister – the quality of the ingredients you use determines the quality of your cakes, cookies and other baked goods. Using low-quality ingredients in your baked goods can make them dry, in flavorless, and more likely to spoil. […]
Why You Need To Know about Jaggery: Benefits of Fermented Foods and Beverages
Traditional diets around the world have always called for the culturing or fermenting of certain foods and beverages. Although modern food processing is focused on quick, convenient, packaged, and microwavable “foods,” we are in the midst of a modern-day food revolution as the consumer demand for fresher and healthier food choices grows. In recent years, […]
Cow’s Milk: Is It Really Only For Calves?
Although for thousands of years humans have used the milk of other mammals as a nutritious food source, in recent years, the way the animals are raised, how they are fed, and the components of the milk has led to a host of questions about its health benefits, in particular cow’s milk which many authorities […]
Getting Healthy From the Start: Dietary Tips for Parents & Children
As obesity rates in children have risen over time, parents and health professionals are now recognizing the need to develop healthy habits at an early age. Developing good health habits at an early age makes them easier to maintain into adulthood and helps avoid illnesses like diabetes and high blood pressure. Of course, doing this […]
The Issue of A1 & A2 Milk Proteins
What are A1 & A2 Milk Proteins? Milk is composed of proteins, sugars and fats. The cream is where the fats are stored. The proteins are found in the whey and the milk solids. Sugars are also found in the milk solids. When we talk about “A1” or “A2” milks or proteins, we are talking […]
