Food

White Turmeric vs Yellow Turmeric (Key Differences)

White turmeric versus yellow turmeric

Turmeric is not typically on top of people’s grocery shopping lists, yet this spice is very diverse and offers great health benefits.

I must confess, until recently I had never really cooked any meals with turmeric as an ingredient. Until I stumbled upon an interesting recipe that had turmeric in it. Since that moment I’ve been happily experimenting with turmeric and it has slowly become one of my favorite herbs.

Did you know that there is white turmeric and yellow turmeric? Although they look quite the same (apart from the color of course), there are actually quite some differences between the two.

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Can Whey Protein Make You Gain Weight?

Does whey protein make you gain weight (guide)

The term whey protein is often associated with body building and weight lifting, as it is known to help build and repair muscle tissue. As such, whey protein is a popular nutritional supplement.

The question often comes up whether the consumption of whey protein can make you gain weight, or even fat.

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Why Do We Eat Nuts? Pros and Cons to Consider

Pros and cons of eating nuts

We all know that nuts are generally considered a healthy food. I don’t know about you, but I personally love snacking on almonds, walnuts or macadamia nuts anytime any day.

Nuts are also very popular with vegans and raw foodies. In fact, most people who go vegan or raw for the first time typically find themselves overeating on nuts as it’s so easy to do.

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Raw Food Gift Buying Guide (10 Gift Ideas for Raw Foodists)

Raw food gift buying guide

If you eat lots of raw food, or know of someone who does, then this raw food gift buying guide will come in handy when looking for the perfect gift.

One thing to keep in mind though, is that people who eat predominantly raw food are often also into environmental causes, so they prefer to tread lightly on the earth.

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Benefits and Disadvantages of Organic Food

Benefits and disadvantages of organic food

If you’re interested in maintaining a healthy and balanced diet, you’ve probably also thought about eating organic food.

The organic food debate is surprisingly controversial, so I decided to explore the topic from both sides so you can make your own informed decisions.

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19 Ways to Sneak More Vegetables into Your Diet

How to eat more vegetables

We all know how important it is to get your fruits and vegetables in. But while eating fruits seems an easy task, eating enough vegetables each and every day can actually be quite challenging.

This is often to do with lack of time in our day to day lives. Preparing a healthy nutritious meal is all too often substituted by a convenient take away dish.

Are you also struggling to eat enough veggies? Then this article is for you!

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How to Eat Seaweed (8 Ways to Add More Seaweed to Your Diet)

How to eat more seaweed

One of the most underrated vegetables is seaweed. Okay, that’s a little cheeky of course, but seaweed is actually considered a sea vegetable.

Edible types of seaweed offer incredible and also unique health benefits that most of us are missing out on, or are otherwise not getting enough from.

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6 Best Spirulina Powder Supplements (Buying Guide)

Best spirulina powder supplements

One of the most popular and perhaps most hyped up health foods in recent times is spirulina. Some say it’s a fad that will just disappear as time goes by, others say it’s the greatest thing since sliced bread.

I usually don’t get too excited about any particular food item. Instead I prefer to focus on maintaining a healthy balanced diet, eating a wide variety of different foods that all offer their own unique sets of nutrients.

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