Cooking & Baking Tips: Healthy Fats, Grain Prep & Substitutes

Mastering the kitchen involves understanding healthy fat profiles, variety-specific grain preparation, and safe food handling techniques.

Stevia – Sugar Substitute

Stevia Vs. Sugar

Sugar and stevia are natural sweeteners that have been used around the world for centuries. Stevia as a sweetener is relatively new to the United States, but consumers rapidly are catching on to its health benefits, resulting in its addition to some commercially prepared foods.

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Calories in Dried Chick Peas

Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, have been cultivated for over 7,000 years and continue to be a source of protein for people around the world. Dried chickpeas are inexpensive, versatile and are easily incorporated into a healthy diet.

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Homemade Cooked Spaghetti Squash Pasta

Sugar Content of Spaghetti Squash

Limiting your sugar intake will not only help you keep your weight steady, but is essential for good health. Sugar has been implemented in obesity and likely contributes to heart disease and cancer, according to Dr. Robert Lustig, who famously calls sugar "poison" in his lectures.

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