More About: 'Paleo-ingredients'
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 ...
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 ...
