Paleo Ingredients
Bleached vs. Unbleached Flour: What’s the Difference?
Bleached vs Unbleached Flour Infographic click here Achieving flaky biscuits, tender quickbreads, and fluffy cupcakes all hinge on choosing the right type of flour for the job. Get ready for a deep dive into the difference between bleached and unbleached flour as we address common questions, share which type of flour to reach for when ...
What is Konjac? All About the Keto, Paleo, Vegan & Gluten-Free Noodle Alternative
If you’re always researching the healthiest superfoods and most nutrient-dense ingredients to add to your diet, you’ve likely heard of konjac. While this root vegetable is often used in home cooking in many Asian cuisines, it’s used in different applications in Western countries (including as a dietary supplement). So, what exactly is konjac? We’re getting ...
Dark Chocolate Brownies, A Paleo Dessert Recipe
[schema description]Indulge your chocolate cravings with these rich and fudgy Paleo Dark Chocolate Brownies—a healthier, homemade treat that’s both grain- and gluten-free. Sweetened with coconut sugar and maple sugar, and featuring deep, dark chocolate melted into creamy coconut oil, these brownies deliver maximum decadence without the refined sugar punch. With a snap of 85% dark ...
Baked Goods for All: A Guide to Alternative Flours
A loaf of homemade bread or a stack of Saturday morning pancakes is a pretty powerful draw—so what’s a gluten-free eater to do? From the desire to enjoy these tasty baked goods while avoiding gluten or limiting carbs sprung a whole industry of alternative flours made from all kinds of sources, from nuts and seeds ...
3 Reasons to Rethink Frozen Food
From an icy loaf of early-pandemic sourdough to leftovers from who knows when, it’s not uncommon for things to get lost and forgotten in the back of the freezer.
These Macadamia Nuts are Empowering Kenyan Farmers
At the base of Mount Kenya, the volcanic soil is orange-red and rich with nutrients. Small-scale farmers have grown macadamia nuts in this region since the 1970s, but they haven’t always received a fair price for their buttery, crunchy, nutrient-rich product.
Pros and Cons of the Most Popular Diets
Some diets are fads (like drinking gallons of celery juice) while others stand the test of time (hello, vegetarianism). Regardless of the specifics, diets continue to soar in popularity. According to the Boston Medical Center, approximately 45 million Americans go on diets every year, and one recent British survey suggests adults may try up to ...
What Is Coconut Milk?
Rich, tropical, and versatile—any guesses? Coconut milk! Not only is this ingredient a kitchen chameleon (you can use it for everything from Thai curry to dairy-free ice cream), it accommodates a variety of diets, such as paleo, vegan, and ketogenic. It’s a no-brainer addition to your pantry. Today we’re taking a closer look at what ...
How to Make The Best Creamy Tahini Dressing
One of the easiest ways to elevate salads, roasted vegetables, or crudités is with a creamy, herb-packed dressing. This Creamy Tahini Dressing blends nutty tahini with lemon, fresh basil, parsley, dill, chives, and olive oil to create a vibrant dressing that tastes luxurious yet is clean and wholesome. Because it’s made in minutes in a ...
Should You Try Keto? Elana Amsterdam Weighs In
Elana Amsterdam’s personal brand is best described as “spectacularly relentless.” She’s overcome diagnoses for celiac disease and multiple sclerosis, launched Elana’s Pantry, a blog dedicated to paleo and keto recipes, and has written three cookbooks. Amsterdam is a wellness expert that we can all admire for her creativity and tenacity.
Liquid Aminos vs. Soy Sauce: What’s the Difference & Benefits
Soy sauce has become a common ingredient in most households, but did you know some artisans age bottles for up to 50 years? Most of us aren’t willing to wait that long (and are just as happy with an average bottle from the shelf). And nowadays there are a range of different types, including plenty ...
Grapeseed Oil vs. Olive Oil
No healthy pantry is complete without oil, but which one is best? There’s a huge range of options, with various colors, flavors, uses, and nutritional values at play. It’s enough to make anyone’s head spin when trying to stock your pantry. Today, let’s kick overwhelm to the curb! We’re breaking down two popular picks—olive oil ...
Top Five Snacks for an AIP Diet
If you or someone you know suffers from an autoimmune disease, you know how tough it can be to figure out what to eat. That’s where the Autoimmune Protocol Diet, or AIP diet, comes in.
Coconut Flour vs. Almond Flour Differences
No wheat? No problem. Baking without using all-purpose, whole-wheat, or white whole-wheat flour doesn’t have to cramp your baking style. Whether you’re gluten-free or not, these days it’s both fun and (relatively) straightforward to bake muffins, cakes, breads, and cookies with alternative flours [1]. We’ll compare two of the most common gluten-free flour alternatives, coconut ...
Anchovies vs. Sardines
It’s high time sardines and anchovies get their due as the nutritional powerhouses, secret ingredients, and delicious fish they truly are. Not convinced? We get it. Anchovy fillets and sardines have a history of being somewhat … polarizing. But we’re arguing part of the reason for their lack of love is simply not knowing enough ...
Keto Tsukune Chicken Meatballs Recipe
[schema description]Who’s hungry for a plate of Japanese-inspired meatballs? Us, too. This keto-friendly dinner dishes up vibrant Asian flavors thanks to ingredients such as scallions, bok choy, and ginger. To complete the meal, serve a few meatballs nestled in a bed of zucchini noodles lightly tossed with avocado oil, sesame seeds, and coconut aminos sauce.[/schema]
8 Things to Cook With Ground Beef
Nothing against New York strip, ribeye, or chuck roast, but when it comes to quick-cooking beef cuts, grass-fed ground beef has an edge. We’re always on the lookout for easy things to cook with ground beef because, like you, we have nights when we need dinner on the table ASAP. This post has all the ...
Paleo vs. Whole30®
Wellness trends come and go, but the paleo diet and Whole30® program have real staying power. But what’s the difference between paleo and Whole30®? Both eating plans share a few overlapping food rules, or “do’s and don’ts”, like choosing unprocessed ingredients and nixing dairy and sugar, but there are some key differences, too. Whole30® is ...
Different Ways to Cook Pork Chops
Here’s an unusual barometer for pork’s popularity: tattoos. In the book Knives and Ink: Chefs and the Stories Behind their Tattoos, editor Isaac Fitzgerald notes the pig “seems to be the official or unofficial logo of professional chefs.” Pork is revered around the world for is flavor and versatility, and many cuisines feature this ingredient ...
Cooking With Coconut Flour
Paleo, ketogenic, and vegan, coconut flour is an All-Purpose flour alternative worth knowing about. Baking with coconut flour doesn’t have to be intimidating, either. Today we’re exploring all this ingredient has to offer, including the best coconut flour recipes, tips for cooking with coconut flour, the benefits of coconut flour, and the best coconut flour ...
Walnuts vs. Almonds: Nutrition & Health Benefits
Walnuts and almonds are two of the world’s most popular nuts, and for good reason. Both options are versatile, nutritious, crunchy, and make a mean granola or dairy-free nut milk. While we’re not prepared to choose a winner in the walnuts versus almonds dflebate (why would you when they’re both great?), we are offering a ...
Collagen vs Gelatin
Green smoothies, vanilla matcha lattes, and mugs of hot chocolate aren’t just Instagram-worthy beverages, they’re all popular vessels for two ingredients getting plenty of buzz: collagen and gelatin. If finding ways to sneak some extra nutrients to your diet is high on your list of priorities, then it’s worth learning about the differences between collagen ...
Should Baby’s First Foods Be Paleo-Inspired? The Founders of This New Baby Food Brand Think So
Welcome to Notes From the Field, a series of guest posts by brands sold on Thrive Market. While we share many of the same high standards regarding health, quality, and sustainability as our partner brands, all opinions shared in this post reflect the views of the brand, not Thrive Market. In this article, we’re excited ...
Your Guide to Paleo with Real Simple Good
Justin and Erica Winn, the creators behind Real Simple Good, are the perfect match. When they first began dating, their paths were heading in very different directions, but one thing brought them together: their mutual desire to find health and balance in life. Now married, they’ve built a community dedicated to passionate cooking, inspired living, ...