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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.
Soak Those Walnuts!
Have you ever noticed how an unshelled walnut kind of looks like a little brain?
Are Pepitas the same as Pumpkin seeds?
Foods Alive pumpkin seeds are completely different from the seeds you’ll find when you carve out your Halloween jack-o-lantern this year. But what makes our pumpkin seeds different?
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!
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!
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.
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.
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 and unpasteurized, however it is incredibly important to take care.
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!
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 the same category. But four are very different from the rest. These are Vitamins A, D, E, and K. Unlike all other vitamins, these four are fat soluble rather than water soluble.
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 important. At this moment, there are millions of bacteria living in and on the body. Now of all times, bacteria are not thought of as a good thing. Yet, many of them are good, even necessary for survival.
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.