Mediterranean farro is a staple salad dish of the Mediterranean diet. Farro originated from the fertile crescent in the Egyptian king’s tombs and is believed to have been the food of the Roman legions. Italians have made Farro a meal of dining for centuries now. Interestingly, farrow is gaining popularity in the US with the revival of…
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Quinoa Pilaf
Quinoa pilaf is a dish of Peruvian origin that has become popular in many parts of the world. It is made with quinoa, a grain that is native to the Andes, and can be served as a side dish or a main course. Quinoa pilaf is usually made with vegetables, meat, or seafood, and often…
JUST Egg Scramble
JUST Egg is a plant-based egg substitute entirely made from mung bean protein isolate. It was developed by Joshua Tetrick, the CEO, and founder of Hampton Creek, and debuted in Whole Foods stores in the United States in 2015. It is intended to have a similar taste and texture to real eggs and can be used in recipes…
Chicken Gnocchi soup
Chicken Gnocchi traces its origin back to the North of Italy. North Italy had an ideal cold climate for the growth of potatoes. This cold climate was not favorable for grain growth. Marcus Gavius Apicius has been the chief contributor to the Gnocchi meal recipe from the 1st century AD. What’s Gnocchi? Gnocchi falls under the family of dumplings…
Taco Pasta Salad
Just like husband and wife, so are tacos and pasta. Taco vegans marry with pasta forming a sweet, yummy and tasty salad. Taco salad originated in Texas in the 1990s. Claudia Roden traces the origin of pasta salad to the Italian Jews of the Roman empire. Taco pasta has been used and adapted by Mexicans…
Cowboy Caviar
Cowboy caviar, also known as Texas caviar, is a typical dish that’s more of a salad, often seasoned with vinegar oil and spices, including garlic and pepper. Cowboy caviar is thought to have originated from the South of the US. This dish rose to popularity in the 1970s after being featured in several magazines. This…
Health benefits of Yogurt
Humans have been eating Yogurt for centuries. It’s very nutritious, and the regular consumption may boost several aspects of your health, such as heart disease or osteoporosis prevention, with its calcium-rich properties to help manage weight too! What is a Yogurt? Yogurt contains bacteria which turn milk into lactic acid. The proteins in the curd…
10 Best Healthy Alkaline Foods We Are Not Eating
What comes to your mind when asked where you last poured a pint or two of acid? You would probably picture yourself pouring carefully measured drops of an acidic cleaner into the kitchen sink with gloved hands. Let’s give you another perspective: the last time you overate at a fast-food restaurant, you filled your stomach…
Ketosis
Ketosis is a natural process that occurs when the body doesn’t have enough glucose for energy. To compensate for this lack of fuel, it burns stored fats and produces acid called ketones in your system! Ketosis is a natural process that can occur when the body has enough insulin or if you’re not using it…