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Cauliflower: The Surprisingly Versatile Vegetable
While cauliflower has steadily been gaining popularity, it is still horribly underestimated. It is so incredibly versatile! It is not being used to its full potential, because there is so much that cauliflower can do. Cauliflower is a fairly common vegetable. While it looks like a white broccoli, the flavor is very different. When eaten raw, cauliflower is crunchy, and it has a mild, fresh flavor. This makes it very easy to season or flavor any way you like!
Vegan Butter Alternatives
One of the most common and versatile dairy products is butter. Whether it be salted, unsalted, Irish, sweet cream, or any other form, butter is everywhere. And if you’re vegan, dairy-free, or even just trying to watch your cholesterol, butter is an enemy to that. Luckily, there are substitutes!
Homemade Coffee Syrup
The USA is obsessed with coffee, and while it may have some health benefits, those are overshadowed by misuse. Coffee contains antioxidants that can be beneficial, and caffeine is not absolutely horrid for you. Small amounts of caffeine stimulate the brain and may boost metabolism. If you drink coffee in moderation, it is typically harmless.
Coffee vs. Brewed Cacao
Coffee is the second most widely consumed beverage after water in the United States. There are so many coffee shops in the US that sometimes you can see one from the window of another. However, it can often cause some problems. If you drink too much, the caffeine can cause high blood pressure or worsen symptoms of anxiety. The acidity can also cause problems for some people.
How to Use Cacao Butter
You may have seen cacao butter listed on the back of a lotion bottle, but there’s much more to it than that. Cacao butter is the rich fat content that comes from cacao pods. In chocolate, it’s used to create the creamy texture, and on it’s own it has a sweet aromal.
Chia Seeds: The Ancient Superfood!
Chia seeds are most well-known for Chia Pets and the too-catchy jingle that may get stuck in your head. However, a lot of people don’t know that they’re edible, and they’re fantastic for your health! Chia seeds are versatile and easy to include in a healthy diet!
Valentine's Day Treats From Foods Alive
February is just around the corner, and with it comes Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Day is known for its spike in chocolate sales, restaurant reservations, and bouquets of roses. However, for many people, sweets are out of the question for one reason or another. Whether it be allergies, dietary choices, or simply wanting to stay fit, sweets often are not conducive to that lifestyle.
Homemade Almond Flour
For many consumers, gluten or even the amount of carbs in regular bread is proving to be a dietary issue. Celiac disease is present in about 1% of the U.S. population. Celiac causes the immune system to attack any gluten ingested, damaging the digestive tract and notably the small intestine. About 0.4% of the U.S. population that is not diagnosed with celiac report intolerance to gluten, which can cause stomach cramps, bloating, gas, and diarrhea.