Flaxseeds have been consumed for health purposes for thousands of years before they became popular as a superfood. Flaxseeds aka common flax or linseeds was cultivated as early as 3,000 BC and is purported to help the body fight various diseases. Today, flaxseeds can be found in a lot of …
Manuka honey is manufactured from the nectar of the manuka tree, which can be found in Australia and New Zealand. Manuka honey is the mother of all honey and is a highly sought after brand of honey for many reasons. Manuka honey has a vicious, difficulty to manipulate texture. In …
A lot of people eat almonds as it is or in a dish but almond milk has become popular over the last few years. It might seem like a health fad but have you ever wondered if almond milk is good for you? Or what are the benefits of almond …
The avocado tree can be found in Mexico although they are cultivated in several tropical and Mediterranean regions of the world. It is aka alligator pear. The avocado is the main ingredient in guacamole, and can also be used in smoothies, milkshakes, salads and ice cream or mixed with other …
This is a continuation from the earlier article on 7 Essential Nut Butters to Include in Your Diet for Better Weight Loss. This article will share the best seeds for seed butter, how to make seed butter and best seed butter recommendations. What is Seed Butter? Seed butters are just …
Nut butter is made by grinding suitable nuts into a paste via a blender or food processor. Nut butter is high in protein, fibre and essential fatty acids, and make a suitable healthy replacement for margarine and butter in sandwiches, toast, etc. Nut butter is also suitable for vegan and …
Soy sauce is a common condiment in Asian cooking. It’s made from soybeans and gives dishes a rich intense taste. Unfortunately, it also has high sodium content. A tablespoon of soy sauce can contain up to 1,000 mg of sodium. Foods high in sodium can cause increased blood pressure and …
In a world where we read a lot of alarming things about chemicals in food products, GE (genetically engineered) and GMO (genetically modified organisms) foods, it has become imperative to pay attention to where our food comes from. GMO foods are created by combining the DNA of different species (cross-breeding) …