This is a partial list of definitions of ingredients used in the recipes on this website. Please check back often as this page is continuously updated. Blackstrap Molasses: thick dark syrupy product of the third boiling from the sugar refining process, and consequently where most of the nutrients reside. Blackstrap molasses is particularly high in iron, B vitamins, and potassium. Unsulphured blackstrap molasses is best. Blanched Almond Flour: almonds that have had their skins removed and finely ground into a meal. The textures can vary from very mealy to very fine depending on the milling process. Brown Rice Syrup: a glucose sweetener with mild caramel flavor made from cultured cooked brown rice. […]
Dining Out Healthfully
There are more and more restaurants opening all across the world each year, making it easier than ever to travel and eat out. But what if there isn’t a healthy option nearby? Keep in mind that almost any good restaurant can usually accommodate special meal requests and in fact, some chefs enjoy the challenge. While dining out can be a heart-warming and pleasurable, here are a few pointers to “health” up your dining experience. 1. Call ahead and ask about having a meal specially prepared for you, and about any healthy options – Some restaurants will even provide special meals if given enough notice. 2. If you aren’t able to call […]