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.
Do sunflower seeds make you sleepy? Sunflower seeds are an impressively nutrient-dense snack that have many health benefits and may even help you sleep at night!
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?
Does Black Seed Oil Grow Hair? Have you ever spent too much time walking down store aisles, searching for hair care products that are natural, healthy and promote thick, luscious locks?
Sustainability: How to begin when you feel overwhelmed If you’re on Pinterest, Instagram, or just about any social media, you have probably seen something about sustainable living. There are so many different names for it from eco-friendly to...
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...
What To Avoid in Skincare Products The skin is the largest organ of the human body. More technical, the skin is the barrier between the outside world and the complex inner workings. Because of this, we...
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,...
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...
Creating Your Stress-Free Space In the stressful world whirling around us today, it’s important to have a space to act as your stress-free zone. To do that, you only need a few simple things....
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...
Bath Tea: Not Just a Beverage Anymore! It’s been a longstanding practice to add epsom salts to a warm bath. Epsom salt has been used as a home remedy for bodily aches and pains for decades, although...
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...
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 Importance of Good Sleep Sleep is essential for health and well-being, but you may ask why? When you think about it, it’s rather odd that every creature on Earth needs sleep, needs to lie...
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...
Cortisol: What It Is and How to Handle It Everyone gets stressed, but do you know what happens to your body when you become stressed? When you experience a stressful situation, your body releases a hormone called cortisol. This...
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,...
Puppy Love: How Your Pet May Help You Destress We all know that stress is a leading cause of health issues in the world today. It can cause a multitude of problems such as difficulty sleeping, eating problems, and...
2021 Has Arrived! Good Morning and Happy New Year! We are now four days into 2021, and the blog is back! Here in northern Indiana, we got freezing rain on New Years Day. That...
Tofu: From Terrifying to Tasty! Most people have heard of tofu, but not everyone has tried it for one reason or another. Maybe you think it sounds gross, or perhaps you just haven’t had the...
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,...
The Healthy Hair Guide Hair is often a huge source of confidence or insecurity depending on the relationship one holds with their hair. You may love it, you may hate it. Many are not...
Boba Tea Not everyone in the US has tried boba tea, but it has steadily gained popularity. The drink originated in Taiwan, and it is a unique beverage that can be enjoyed...
Energy Boosting Snacks For hundreds of people worldwide, energy seems to be in short supply. Often people drudge through the afternoon in a daze, hardly able to focus on the work of the...
H2O: More Than a Molecule Everyone knows that proper hydration is essential, but few know exactly why it is so essential. In truth, there are dozens, if not hundreds, of reasons to drink enough water....