With the popularity of smoothies and cold-pressed juices you may have asked yourself, which is healthier - juice or whole fruit? To juice or not to juice?Juicing your fruits doesn’t necessarily make the nutrients more available. However, turning whole fruits into liquid may be easier for you to

Nuts are some of the best plant-based sources of omega-3 unsaturated fatty acids and protein. Although they are calorie-dense, they make the perfect snack to enjoy when you’re hungry but you want to eat something nutritious. There are several different kinds of nuts, each of which offers its own

Sugar is a carbohydrate that adds sweetness to many of the foods we enjoy.  Sugar, in and of itself, is not unhealthy. However, it is important to think of the source of sugar in our diet as this can greatly affect the amount of sugar we consume. There are two

You have probably heard that we should be choosing whole-grain food options but why is that? Whole grains are made using all parts of the grain. This means that whole-grain pasta (or any other form of whole-grain carbohydrate, for that matter) contains a high amount of plant-based fiber and nutrition.

Although it might be tasty, fried foods are not the healthiest option.  To understand why it helps to first differentiate between fried and deep-fried foods. Fried foods use a small amount of oil heated to high temperatures to cook the food. Deep-fried foods submerge the food entirely in hot oil.

When you first take up cooking, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the many different cooking terms and phrases. In this article, we’re going to cover some of the most common cooking terms that you need to know when you’re getting started in the kitchen. Cooking 101