Do milk alternatives count as milk?
What’s in a name?
How to read a nutrition label
What does the % DV actually tell you? The nutrition label has so much info, what can it tell you?
DragonFruit
Have you been to Whole foods or Trader Joe’s lately? There is a section there of exotic fruits and you can find dragonfruit there. Dragonfruit is part of the cactus family and has a distinct color. It has a red or yellow skin (typically you’ll find red) with spikes similar to a pineapple and small... Continue Reading →
Turmeric
Have you had turmeric latte recently? Or how about a turmeric supplement? Perhaps you cook with it?Turmeric is prevalent in many products today and can be used for many and various applications. Turmeric is part of the ginger family and is used for its polyphenol curcumin. Curcumin is what gives turmeric the vibrant yellow hue... Continue Reading →
Buttered Coffee?
Have you heard of butter in your coffee? Why are people adding this? A few years back before the Paleo diet took off, buttered coffee aka bulletproof coffee was the big rage for Paleo dieters. To make buttered coffee, you would add 1-2 Tbsp unsalted grass fed butter or ghee, 1 tsp-2 Tbsp MCT oil to... Continue Reading →
Ace-K: What is it?
Sometimes when I have that rare soda craving I go towards Coke Zero or on the other end of the spectrum Zevia. Both are zero calorie sodas with Coke Zero containing aspartame and acesulfame K (aka Ace-K) and Zevia containing stevia. No matter your thoughts on which sweetener is best for you, one of these... Continue Reading →
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