[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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
How to use ghee
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 […]
