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Best Cream Cheese Without Gum in 2023

by Lily
cream cheese carrageenan free

Unfortunately, cream cheese without additives like gums and emulsifiers is really hard to come by. What should in theory be a nutritious, calorie-dense food is almost always tainted with these cheap fillers that are best avoided. All of the big brands use gums like guar and/or locust bean gum so you’re better off with one … Read more

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Almond Milk Without Carrageenan: Best Brands 2023

by Lily
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If you’re milk alternative of choice is almond milk, it can be frustrating trying to find almond milk without carrageenan and other gut-irritating gums. Luckily, there are a few store-bought options to consider before you get a nut-milk bag and make it yourself. Ingredients I Avoid Almond milk is a staple in many homes so … Read more

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Coconut Milk Without Additives: Best Brands 2023

by Lily
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Even coconut milk, a trendy health conscious dairy substitute, can’t escape the food industries ongoing efforts to put mysterious additives into absolutely everything. The ingredients lists of the most common coconut milk brands now look like a chemistry lab report. It doesn’t have to be this way. If you are lactose-intolerant or otherwise avoiding dairy, … Read more

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Edge Grain vs End Grain vs Face Grain Cutting Boards: What’s the Difference?

by Lily
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A cutting board is an essential part of a home chefs arsenal. It acts as a chopping block, food prep area, and even serving board and more. Pros and amateurs alike regard wood as the ideal cutting board material. It has just enough give so it doesn’t dull knives like marble, glass and bamboo. Wood … Read more

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Brand Guide: Soda With Cane Sugar

by Lily
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If you’re trying to avoid high fructose corn syrup and other artificial sweeteners, but still want an occasional sweet carbonated treat, check out these brands that make soda with cane sugar. Soda with Cane Sugar Brands Boylan’s Boylan’s is widely available in grocery stores, as well as online. Their classic flavors made with cane sugar … Read more

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The 7 Best Castelvetrano Olive Substitutes

by Lily
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Castelvetrano olives are a strikingly unique tasting olive that is very mild and sweet. They are one of the most popular olives for snacking and charcuterie. But are there any Castelvetrano olive substitutes that accurately match this special olive? What are Castelvetrano Olives? Cestelvetrano olives are a type of green olive from Sicily. They are … Read more

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Is Coconut Oil a Seed Oil or Vegetable Oil?

by Lily

If you’re trying to avoid vegetable and seed oils because of their inflammatory nature, you may be wondering where coconut oil fits in. The quick answer is no, coconut oil is not a seed oil, and it’s not technically a vegetable oil either. Coconut oil is pressed from the white “meat” of a coconut, and … Read more

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The Best, Safest, Non-Toxic, Lead-Free Dinnerware (2023): Ultimate Guide

by Lily
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I never thought about dinnerware being toxic until I became aware of the fact that lead was used in glazes on most dinnerware made before 1992, when the FDA instituted its current lead guidelines for food-safe ceramics. I freaked out because I was using pretty vintage Italian bowls, which at this point I don’t even want … Read more

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7 Clean, Mold Free Coffee Brands, Rated

by Lily

I’ve always bought organic coffee, because I’ve known that coffee is highly sprayed. But recently it came to my attention that coffee has a big mold problem. The issue is that some green coffees that have been poorly stored and processed after harvest can grow mold, which includes mycotoxins like aflatoxin and ochratoxin. These mycotoxins are usually found … Read more

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How To Substitute Bone Broth

by Lily
bone broth substitute

Bone broth has so many amazing health benefits that it’s in your interest to consume it regularly– either just sipping it or using it to cook with. It’s actually pretty easy to make at home, especially so if you have a pressure cooker or slow cooker. But, when you’re in a pinch and need bone … Read more

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