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 types…
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…
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…
“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.…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Snacks and Appetizers Toss into fresh popped popcorn or make your own: Melt ghee, add salt and popcorn, pop until done. Mix with good quality coarse sea salt (like Celtic Sea Salt). Add chives and spread over pita bread. Mix with nut butters such as almond, peanut, cashew and others for an amazing dip for…
I just learned about a boy who was very weak since he was born. The new nanny started giving this boy a daily massage with pure ghee (following the Indian tradition) and within a month this boy became much healthier with a beautiful glowing skin. Ghee is considered to have anti-aging properties. It protects the…