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?
Tell me if this scenario sounds familiar – after hearing what a great source of protein tempeh is, you eagerly tried cooking it at home for the first time but ended up with a slimy, bland, bitter mess that was pretty unpleasant to eat. You were probably left wondering whether
As vegans, we love our tempeh. Protein-packed and dense, it’s the perfect vehicle for sauces and marinades. As a fermented product, however, the best ways to handle and store it can be confusing. So, can you freeze tempeh? I’ll explain the best methods and outline the food safety tips you
It’s a delicious, addictingly cheesy condiment beloved by vegans, but does nutritional yeast expire? If you’re new to this unique seasoning ingredient, you may be confused as to why the package doesn’t have an expiration date. How long is nutritional yeast safe to use? Does it ever really go bad?
If you’re new to tempeh as a plant-based protein, you may be concerned by its unique appearance. After all, we’re usually told to avoid foods that look fuzzy or have dark spots! Tempeh is safe to eat when fresh, but how can you tell whether it’s gone bad? As a
