Is almond butter better for you than peanut butter? That is an interesting question, because almond butter, cashew butter, and some other “tree nut” kinds of butter have become much more common and popular in the last few years than previously. Before looking at the relative health benefits, though, let’s look at budget considerations … Read more
It’s winter – and time to focus on winter vegetables! These include sweet potatoes, butternut squash, pumpkin, carrots, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts. But let’s look at sweet potatoes in particular. Sweet potatoes are a very simple food, they are a relatively cheap food, they are a nutritious food, and they are an “easy-to-prepare” food. And … Read more
Most people desire to live a long and healthy life, and it’s worth our consideration to think about foods that can increase our longevity. Not everyone is given the opportunity to live a long life. As a Christian, I believe the length of life is a secondary consideration; we have been given this life to … Read more
It might be hard to summarize, and say that there are exactly 7 health benefits of dark chocolate – there are probably more! – but it is, for a fact, good for you. The actual ground cacao bean – from which raw chocolate is made – is a great food. It’s the sugar and fat … Read more