Tag: eating for health
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Chickpea – The Powerhouse Legume
Cicer arietinum, more commonly known as chickpea or garbanzo bean, is an important component to vegetarian and vegan-based diets. Now, an important distinction to be aware of is the difference between pulses and legumes. Pulses are the edible seeds harvested from a legume plant which includes beans, lentils, and peas. A legume just refers to…
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Paleo Eating – Not just for Cave People
The Paleolithic Diet, more commonly known as the Paleo Diet, is a style of eating based on what Paleolithic humans ate more than 10,000 to 2 million years ago. This whole-foods based diet was originally proposed as an idea in the 1960s. But, the Paleo Diet has been gaining in popularity since 2002 when Dr…
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Keto Coconut Clusters Recipe
These coconut cluster treats are identical to what you would find at the store. Not only will making them at home save you money, but you might even find you prefer making them yourself! This recipe is simple to modify and will easily become one of your favorite keto-friendly snacks. Prep: 15 Min. Cook: 7…
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Process your Sweets with Fenugreek
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) originated in the Mediterranean, Southern Europe, and Western Asia regions of the world. Its Latin name trigonella is due to the triangular-shaped flowers. Fenugreek is a semi-arid plant that is grown around the world. Persian, Chinese, Greek, and Indian cultures used it for a variety of purposes, and it is one of…
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Nuts for Coconut!
If you’ve done any research into health in the last 20 years or so, it seems like coconut is everywhere. Cocos nucifera, commonly known as the coconut palm, grows throughout tropic regions around the Earth. It prefers areas with sandy soil, lots of fresh water, humidity, and an ambient air temperature of around 80 or more…
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Black Bean Turkey Chili Recipe
Chili season is in full swing! Warm up on a chilly day or use this recipe for your next Super Bowl party. With lean turkey and black beans, this recipe is packed with fiber and protein. Best of all, this one-pot chili can be stovetop made or modified for use in a slow cooker. Prep:…
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Add Sweetness to Your Day with Licorice
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is a woody perennial native to parts of Europe, Asia, and the Mediterranean region. Licorice contains a compound called glycyrrhizin which is fifty times sweeter than table sugar. As such, this plant is commonly used in the food industry as an additive to baked goods, beverages, and various sweets. Licorice is also…
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Find Flavor with Blackstrap Molasses
Want to add some flavor to your cooking without adding a whole lot of sugar? Blackstrap molasses may be just the thing! The process of making black strap molasses is a bit involved. Typically, cane sugar (Saccharum officinarum) or sugar beets (Beta vulgaris) are processed several times in order to extract all of their sweetness;…
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Bromelain, The Proteolytic Enzyme
Most people are familiar with pineapple (Ananas comosus), but did you know it contains proteolytic enzymes? These enzymes can break down proteins, and bromelain is one of these. Bromelain is considered pineapple’s most active constituent, and has been used as a medicine in some tropical and subtropical cultures where the plant grows. Discovered in the…
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Sweet Potato and Spinach Frittata Recipe
Sweet potatoes add a lot of color and flavor to any dish. This sweet potato and spinach frittata is a must-have for an easy-to-make fiber-packed breakfast, and it freezes well for those who like to prepare their meals ahead of time. Prep: 15 Min. Cook: 20 Min. Total: 35 Min. Servings: 4 Ingredients Instructions References…