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Coconut Oil: Is it Healthy?

Coconut oil has been recently gaining popularity in the world of health and dieting. There are many health promoting aspects of eating and cooking with coconut oil, but moderation is always key. Coconut oil is a plant-based fat (useful for vegans) derived from the meat of a coconut. Coconut oil is actually 90% saturated fat, […]

Health Benefits of Eating Beans

Beans and legumes are gaining popularity as a great protein substitute for meat. Apart from being a great vegan protein, beans have many incredible health benefits. Beans and legumes are defined as the seeds or fruits of a plant family called Fabaceae. From chickpeas, to lentils, to black beans- lentils are extremely versatile and can […]

Matcha Tea – What Makes it so Healthy?

Matcha tea has become one of the latest health trends. Even Starbucks has added a matcha green tea latte to their menu. Matcha is most often consumed as a tea or a latte, but there is actually many other ways to get your daily dose of matcha. You can mix matcha powder into your morning […]