Pumpkin Flower: Nutrients, Benefits, and Uses

Anke Neustadt

Pumpkin flower is a type of vibrant edible flower produced by pumpkin plants. Pumpkin plants produce both male and female flowers, both of which are notable for their large, funnel-shaped blossoms. These striking blossoms take on either a vivid orange or yellow hue (1). Though many people think of eating […]

Nutrients, Benefits, and How to Cook It

Anke Neustadt

Though not as well-known as cereal grains like quinoa, freekeh packs a punch when it comes to both flavor and nutrition. In addition to being an excellent source of protein, fiber, and manganese, freekeh is incredibly versatile and can be added to many different recipes. Plus, it’s easy to prepare […]

Benefits, Weight Loss, and Downsides

Anke Neustadt

The 21-Day Smoothie Diet is a weight loss plan touted as an easy and effective alternative to fad diets. In fact, the creator of the plan claims that the diet is associated with a long list of benefits and can help improve sleep, keep your skin glowing, skyrocket energy levels, […]

Soy milk: nutrition facts and health benefits

Anke Neustadt

One of the first plant-based milk alternatives on the market, soy milk helped millions of people to avoid dairy products back when veganism was in its infancy, and lactose intolerance was less understood. Now that there are so many more milk alternatives available, you may wonder how soy milk nutrition […]

Panko Breadcrumbs: Nutrition, Benefits, and Uses

Anke Neustadt

Panko is an increasingly popular ingredient in the West, as this versatile type of breadcrumb adds a satisfying crispiness to numerous dishes. Originally from Japan, panko gives a lighter, crispier texture to foods than the heavier, crunchier traditional Western breadcrumb. In Japanese cuisine, panko has long been used as a […]

Carnivore Diet: Benefits and Possible Drawbacks

Anke Neustadt

The most immediate result from eating a meat and fat diet concerns insulin, or rather, lack of it. While the amino acids in meat do, in fact, elicit a rise in blood sugar and a corresponding rise in insulin, it’s marginal, especially when you combine the protein with fat. However, […]

Coconut milk: nutrition facts and health benefits

Anke Neustadt

Due to its distinctive flavor and creamy texture, coconut milk can add a nice twist to coffees, protein shakes and desserts. Although it’s nowhere near as popular as other plant-based milk alternatives in the US, it retains a loyal fan base.But how nutritious is this drink? And can it bring […]