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
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
Almond milk is one of the most popular types of non-dairy milk alternatives, but it gets a bad rap in some circles. One claim I’ve seen floating around the internet is that common ingredients in almond milk, such as emulsifiers, can cause inflammation. Is there any truth to this? Does
A well-planned vegan diet based mainly on whole and minimally processed plant foods is associated with numerous health benefits, including lower risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and some cancers, to name a few. So why do some people start losing hair when following a vegan diet? While vegan diets themselves are not a direct cause of hair loss, a vegan diet that is not planned well may lead to hair loss.
Lecithin is a food additive in many processed foods. While eggs are the most well-known source of lecithin, sunflower seeds and soybeans are popular plant-based sources. Both offer similar benefits in the food industry, but they have some important differences in price, sourcing, and processing which we’ll discuss below. And
Is pea or soy protein better for building muscle? Which is the healthiest? Are there any risks to either of these? The answers may surprise you!
