There are a lot of confusing opinions about cooking oils out there, which can make it hard to know which ones to use. Vegetable oil and sunflower oil are two options you may have come across in recipes for baked goods or fried foods. Is one of these oils healthier?
Choosing the right cooking oil can be confusing, especially when faced with so many different options. And with so much conflicting information about the safety and health benefits of vegetable oils, making that choice can be even more difficult. To help, I’ll break down the key similarities and differences between
With so many cooking oils to choose from, knowing how to choose the best one can be a challenge. And as you may have discovered, wading through oceans of confusing claims from wellness influencers can make it even more difficult. Corn oil is often villainized as an inflammatory oil responsible
Things can quickly get confusing when choosing a cooking oil. With plant-based oils made from such a huge variety of sources and so many unfamiliar terms used on packaging labels, picking the best oil can seem like an impossible task. This is true even for olive oil, one of the
Nutritional yeast regularly makes lists of the best vegan spices and seasonings, and with good reason. It’s deliciously cheesy and versatile, used to add flavor to soups, sauces, popcorn, tofu scrambles, and more. But do you do if the unthinkable happens and — horrors! — you run out of nooch?
Most vegans are all too familiar with scouring the food labels on their favorite treats to check for hidden animal ingredients, and chocolate is no exception to this. Can vegans eat chocolate? Whether you’re a chocolate lover looking for vegan chocolates to enjoy yourself or want to surprise your vegan
Molasses is a delicious sweetener used in a variety of baked goods, but is molasses vegan? Some types of sugar are processed with animal-based ingredients, so the appropriateness of different sweeteners can be a bit confusing for vegans. The answer to this question isn’t entirely straightforward, as it depends on
Many of us are familiar with the health and environmental benefits of eating less meat, but what’s less clear is how different types of plant-based and plant-forward diets compare to each other. This article will focus on three major “reducetarian” dietary patterns: vegan, vegetarian, and pescatarian diets. As a registered
These vegan peanut butter blondies are the perfect sweet treat for peanut butter lovers! Brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, and a hint of cinnamon elevate the flavor profile, while vegan white chocolate chips transform these blondies into an indulgent dessert. White beans create a deliciously fudgy texture and provide a
