by Grace Chow | Dec 28, 2020 | Snacks
Muesli vs Granola Granola and muesli look similar, both having common ingredients such as rolled oats, wheat bran, sultanas, and sunflower seeds etc. This makes some wonder about whether they are the same product. The short answer is no, and we will delve into their...
by Grace Chow | Dec 28, 2020 | Nuts
Almond Flour Benefits and Recipes What is almond flour? Almond flour is an alternative to wheat flour, for people who want to go gluten free. It can be used to make cakes, pancakes, scones cookies and many more. Because it is rich in proteins, has little...
by Grace Chow | Dec 28, 2020 | Seeds & Beans
Chia Seed’s Nutrition and Recipes Chia seeds are a famous superfood known for being high in fiber, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids. Chia seeds come from the regions of Mexico and Guatemala and are an important diet for the Mayan’s and the Aztec’s. It is said that...
by Grace Chow | Dec 28, 2020 | Seeds & Beans
Pumpkin Seeds Vs Pepitas Pumpkin seeds come in different forms and colours. Often, we get perplexed when we compare the white seeds with the green ones. The green seeds are called pepitas, which are a relatively unknown term for pumpkin seeds. They are different...
by Grace Chow | Dec 18, 2020 | Food Knowledge
Nutritional Benefits of Nuts, Seeds and Dried Fruits For A Healthy Living. Nuts, seeds, and dried fruits are a great teatime snack as they contain a pack full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants – all the good stuff that you can imagine. Listed below are all...
by Grace Chow | Dec 17, 2020 | Snacks
Good vs Bad Chocolate Everyone loves a good chocolate, however not everyone is able to taste the difference in the quality of chocolates. Fret not, for this read will tell you how to differentiate couverture chocolate(high quality) from compound chocolate(low...
by Claire | Nov 23, 2020 | Nuts
Having a butter-like flavor and creamy texture, macadamia nuts make a toothsome addition to a variety of dishes. Macadamia nuts are native to Australia, however, these are grown in various other parts of the world such as Brazil, Costa Rica, New Zealand, and Hawaii....
by Claire | Nov 23, 2020 | Nuts
From the time of the Black Sea region of Turkey, hazelnuts have been harvested for at least 2300 years. Even today, Turkey is considered as the world’s primary hazelnuts exporter. However, hazelnuts are also grown in other parts of the world including the U.S Pacific...
by Claire | Oct 3, 2020 | Nuts
Cashew Nuts Being a kidney-shaped seed, cashews are sourced from the cashew tree which is native to Brazil. However, it is now cultivated in various warm regions across the world. They’re extremely beneficial, rich in nutrients and make a delicious addition to many...
by Claire | Oct 1, 2020 | Nuts
BRAZIL NUTS Being native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru, these nuts are well-known for their buttery texture and nutty flavor. With one of the most concentrated dietary sources of the mineral selenium, Brazil nuts are highly nutritious and...
