What are the differences between jungle peanuts and regular peanuts? If you haven’t heard of jungle peanuts before, you wouldn’t be alone! This superfood is fairly rare and represents less than 0.01% of US consumption.
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Butterfly Pea Flower Tea! Butterfly Pea Flowers have a very interesting property when brewed into a tea. They change color! Though this fascinating drink has been around for years and years, it has only...
What to Do With Overripe Bananas Everyone has done this. You buy a bunch of bananas, but they just don’t get eaten, and they slowly start to turn brown and spotty. Before you cut your losses,...
The Benefits of Honey Honey has been used for food and medicine for hundreds of years. It is praised for its natural sweetness and the fascinating properties it holds. The best honey is local...
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...
The Four Fat Soluble Vitamins Vitamins are incredibly important in a healthy diet and lifestyle. Most we get from foods, but there are times when supplements may be necessary. Usually, vitamins are all lumped into...
Gut Microbiome: The World Inside of You Gut health has become an increasingly popular subject, claiming that if you heal your gut, you can heal all ills. While that may be an exaggeration, gut health is extremely...
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...
Common Spices with Uncommon Benefits Superfoods are often given high praise for their benefits on health, but another category is often overlooked. You may be unaware of the health benefits hiding in your spice cabinet...
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...
Homemade Peanut Butter Alternatives Peanut butter is a staple in hundreds of thousands of households. From peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to a special treat for a four-legged friend, peanut butter is classic. However,...
Hemp: The Underdog of Superfoods! Hemp has been around for a great while, but unfortunately, it does not have the best reputation. Many people associate hemp with drugs and THC, the component in marijuana that...
Five-Step Mental Health Checklist Now more than ever, the struggle with mental health is coming to the forefront of our everyday lives. 2020 has been one of the most challenging years for all the...