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Salads: More Nutrient-Dense Than You Thought
Salads are often called rabbit food by those that don’t like it. Salad is brushed off as worthless due to its low calorie content, which many people associate with low nutritional value. This could not be farther from the truth. When made right, salad can be bursting with nutritional value!

Get the Flax!
Flax is the backbone of Foods Alive as a company. They are the first and main ingredient of our snack crackers, and they provide a well of nutrients. But one may ask, why are they so powerful? These tiny seeds pack a huge punch, and it comes down to a few simple things.

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.

Build Your Own Smoothie
Whether it’s in a glass, a bowl, or even a to-go cup, smoothies are huge. Often, they act as a replacement for breakfast or lunch, and they’re a great way to get in any essential nutrients and vitamins.

Winter Soups
Winter has arrived, and for many, that means one thing: it’s cold! Whether there is already snow on the ground, or the cold is just starting to settle in, there are some things that help when trying to stay warm. Of course, bundling up with soft blankets and fuzzy socks can help, but when the chill reaches down to your bones, you need something to warm you from the inside. Hot chocolate and warm cider are great, but a hearty bowl of soup is the perfect remedy on a cold winter’s night.

Buddha Bowls
Buddha Bowls may seem relatively new, but truly they’ve been around for quite some time. Typically, they are a vegetarian meal consisting of a balanced blend of whole grains, proteins, and vegetables. These bowls may provide the perfect delicious and nutritious vegan or vegetarian meal.