There are numerous reasons for someone to try a milk alternative. Maybe they’re lactose intolerant and want to enjoy milk without the painful side effects of an upset stomach. Or maybe they want to try out a plant beverage for the seemingly endless amount of health benefits that they have. Milk alternatives contain many of…
Oprah says it all. Who doesn’t love bread? Bread is a staple in most diets and featured in almost all cuisines. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner bread is usually included in the meal. Even though bread is one of the most popular food items everywhere, there are still multiple questions when it comes to…
AKA The Best Day Ever Who doesn’t love avocados? These small fruits seem to be all the craze recently. They can be seen on toast, in salads, in smoothies, ice cream and even on clothing and as art. However you chose to celebrate avocados today, make sure you pay these nutrient dense fruits the respect…
You may want to start using this prebiotic coffee substitute. Have you heard of the newest coffee trend? Chicory coffee is becoming a popular drink of choice by many coffee lovers. Whether you are an avid chicory coffee drinker or have never heard of it before, you may not be aware of the amazing health…
Have you tried these tart little black berries? Black currants are shrubs that are native to temperate parts of central and northern Europe and northern Asia. During the summer, these shrubs produce bunches of small black berries that can be consumed. Whether you have heard of the black currant before or not, you may not…
What’s the latest on crustaceans and cholesterol? People can be tentative when it comes to eating fish and shellfish. This is due to the fact that there is a lot of talk about whether or not these sea creatures are beneficial to our health. The summer is the perfect season for enjoying fresh seafood, especially…
Happy National Cheese Day! Today, June 4th marks a very important day, National Cheese Day. With over 2,000 varieties of cheese it shouldn’t be hard to celebrate with some today. However, with this many varieties, forms, and cheese-filled recipes it can be hard to choose what yummy cheese snack to enjoy. Here are some helpful…
Save Your Watermelon Seeds to Create a Nutritious Summer Snack Often there is a joke made at a summer picnic or barbecue about how if you eat the watermelon seeds, a full-size watermelon will grow in your stomach. Although this is usually said in a humorous matter, many people actually believe that watermelon seeds are…
A spiralizer is an easy-to-use kitchen tool that can turn vegetables like zucchini, squash, beets, sweet potatoes, eggplants and many more vegetables into spaghetti like strands.Replacing spiralized noodles for your regular pasta at mealtimes is an incredibly easy and tasty way to get your daily serving of vegetables. Also, spiralized veggie pasta contains less carbohydrates…