Flour 101

Learn the most common types of flour and how to use them Flour is an indispensable part of baking. However, the term “flour” is generic as different recipes call for different types of flour. Just visit a supermarket and you will be amazed by the varieties of flour—all-purpose flour, cake flour, pastry flour, almond flour, …

An Expert Guide to the Best Foods to Fight Off Chronic Stress

Did you know that the body treats the stress factors as threats? So, every time you encounter a stressor or threat, the brain reacts by setting off an alarm in the body. This triggers the adrenal glands and they release stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol. Adrenaline raises heart rate and blood pressure. Cortisol prepares …

Sustainable Food Trends of 2020

For a very long time, our lives were based on convenience and cost. We are suffering the consequences of these choices today. We are now faced with environmental degradation, exploitation of resources, waste accumulation, extensive pollution, and adverse health conditions. The damage has reached such an extent that it is almost irreparable.  At this stage, …

15 Incredible Books That Everyone Should Read This Winter

No matter what the world’s crisis does to our winter activities, it still can’t deny us the pleasure of reading the great books! Check out our “15 Incredible Books That Everyone Should Read This Winter” Whether you are a plant-based, vegan, or simply health-conscious there is a book here for you. The books we choose to …

The Best Vegan Chocolate

Chocolate is such a delicate superfood! Yes, I said superfood because pure chocolate contains a high concentration of antioxidants.  Chocolate has traditionally fallen under the “dessert” category of the food pyramid, but considering chocolate is derived from cocoa grown on trees, we now understand its health properties. Most cocoa trees are grown in the tropics, …

Going Beyond Lipton: Your tea guide for a healthy and delicious cup of tea

Ever since Sir Thomas Lipton sold the first Lipton tea in Glasgow in the late 1800s, the brand name “Lipton” has been synonymous with tea. Lipton enjoys a premier position in the global tea market, with classic black tea being the brand’s most famous product. Black tea is, in fact, one of the most popular …

The Holiday Season’s Essential Spices and Their Health Benefits

The smell of the holiday celebrations truly comes from seasonal spices!And they are best used when appropriately paired with food that can enhance the taste of a meal. Seasonings may be small, but they are mighty! Not only do they bring flavor to our food, but they contain many great health benefits.  Spices have been …

Grocery Shopping Guide: How to Save Time & Money on Nutritious Food

For some, entering a grocery store needs to be a quick visit, it is joyous, and grocery shopping can be dreadful. At the end of the day, it is a necessity for survival and doesn’t have to be a drag. There are plenty of ways to make your grocery store visit pleasant and manageable! Luckily …