What Does Amaranth Taste Like?
If you have ever heard of amaranth you may be surprised to know it’s not a recently discovered ingredient. In fact it has been cultivated since the Aztecs. Despite its storied history, people nowadays aren’t too aware of this super food. We’re here to fix that. What Is Amaranth? Similar to quinoa, amaranth isn’t actually […]
Is wheat flour healthy?
Most people tend to believe that white flour isn’t as healthy as whole wheat flour, but is this true? What makes these two forms of flour different is the way that they are processed. Wheat flour typically goes through little extra processing, but the same cannot be said for its white counterpart. White flour is […]
How much potassium in oatmeal?
Learn how much potassium is in oatmeal, and how it can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. Potassium is an essential mineral that is used to fuel and keep much of our body healthy and working properly. While many people can digest potassium perfectly well, for some with metabolism issues, potassium should be avoided. When […]
How long does oatmeal take to digest? (with charts!)
Like any whole grain, we have gotten away from the amazing benefits of whole oat groats, which take twice as long to digest than convenient instant oats. Let’s look at the differences and give you 5 ways to cook this healthy, iconic breakfast dish.
Is Wild Rice Good For You?
With greater variety of foods, we can explore other alternatives that we may not have considered at first. For many years, white rice was one of the staples of many cuisines around the world. However, there are alternatives, such as wild rice, that can provide additional nutrients that we may not get from other types […]
Is amaranth gluten-free?
Have you found yourself wondering if amaranth is gluten-free or not? Maybe you have recently been diagnosed with a gluten allergy and want to know if you can enjoy amaranth or not? Or are you curious and want to know more? No matter the question that brought you here today, we have the answer for […]