In Little League, everyone’s a winner. In the battle of almond versus peanut butter, we’re not teaching sportsmanship, but we don’t really need to crown a champion, either.In order to have an intelligent discussion on this topic, let’s state the obvious – this discussion is about the virtues of almonds and peanuts; their form as pastes is mostly … [Read more...]
Building a Better Salad
Ask most Americans to describe a salad and they will craft a picture of a lettuce heavy base, a few pieces of broccoli, some shredded carrots and perhaps a few slices of chicken breast. They’ll top it all off with some crunchy croutons and a creamy dressing poured out of a bottle or squeezed from a package. Better choice than cereal? Of course. Nutritionally dense? Eh. It’s a … [Read more...]
Coconut Oil and Why Saturated Fats Are Good
Coconut oil is always present in my pantry. It’s a great partner for your culinary endeavors, and the health benefits of coconut oil make it a worthy addition to your next shopping list.If being able to withstand the heat makes you tough, consider coconut oil an absolute badass. It’s known for its high smoke point (about 350F for unrefined virgin coconut oil). It maintains … [Read more...]
Chocolate? Yes!
If you've been reading my blog for a bit, you know my mantra: fat doesn't make you fat, sugar makes you fat. However, the health benefits of dark chocolate make it a worthwhile indulgence.Valentine’s Day is my least favorite holiday. Do we really need an appointment on the calendar to express love to another human being? C’mon, that should be our daily practice. Now, there … [Read more...]
Add Some Spice to Your Life
If you've been following this blog, you know I throw hot sauce on almost everything. From jalapeños to habaneros, I love me some spiciness. I recently started a garden. While I’ve done pretty well at killing off my other plants, my ghost peppers have made it. Survival of the fittest! I eat spicy foods for the culinary experience, but was delighted to learn of the health … [Read more...]