If you're curious about low carb fruits for your diet, keep reading. We're going to talk all about it in today's article.
I will never forget the time I went trick-or-treating on Halloween and I received a banana. Like any chunky 9 year old, I scoffed at the claim that “fruit is nature’s candy.” Clearly the person who coined that phrase had never had a Snickers bar.
Luckily since then, I have not only lost my “baby weight”, but I have also learned how to love and appreciate whole foods. If you have ever started a diet, then you must be familiar with the idea of eating predominantly whole foods and unprocessed foods like fruits ...
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The Ultimate Guide To Peppermint Tea
Where are our tea drinkers at? Anybody who enjoys peppermint tea? This beverage is widely enjoyed for its flavor, but what if I told you it also has some pretty amazing health benefits, too?
Whether you need some help sleeping or you want something to help aid in weight loss, peppermint tea is a great tool. And to think—those are just two of its beneficial properties!
We’re going to go over everything you need to know about peppermint tea, its benefits, side effects, and how to brew your own.
Peppermint Tea Benefits
Peppermint tea is an herbal infusion of peppermint leaves. It’s scientifically referred to as Mentha piperita ...
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Cayenne Pepper – Bringing The Spice 🌶
Cayenne pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a spicy pepper belonging to the Capsicum genus. This genus includes all types of flowering plants that bear fleshy peppers.
The capsicum genus is a member of the nightshade family, Solanaceae. This family includes other types of fruits such as tomatoes and non-edible plants such as tobacco.
These peppers were thought to have originated from the French Guinea Cayenne, hence their name. However, the earliest traces of cayenne peppers were found in South America. (Source)
Cayenne peppers can ripen into yellow, red, or orange pods. These pods generally grow to be between 4 to 6 inches long. ...
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Tamari – More Interesting Than You Might Think
Tamari is a type of soy sauce that is wheat-free. It is a staple condiment in most South and East Asian cuisines.
Historical records reveal early forms of soy sauce originated in China in the early 7th century. Soy sauce then spread from China to surrounding regions, such as Japan and Korea.
The first records of the predecessors to modern soy sauce can be traced to 12th century Japan. Tamari was initially an unidentified byproduct of the process to make miso, a type of seasoning.
To prepare miso, soybeans are fermented with salt and other ingredients, such as barley or rice. The mixture is left in large cedar kegs to ferment until a ...
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The Buzz on Burt’s Bees Protein Powder
It's the question we get asked the most here at Ultimate Paleo Guide...can I use protein powder?
We've written a bunch of articles on this topic.
If you're interested, you can check them out:
Paleo Protein Powders
Health Benefits of Whey Protein
The Role of Protein and Recovery
If you're following a strict Paleo diet, protein powder then wouldn't technically have a place. But most of us don't live in a 100% black and white world, so protein powder can be a beneficial addition to a well-balanced, varied Paleo diet.
But - as with most foods, the brand most definitely matters. So this week, we are checking out a popular brand ...
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All About Beans
What Are Beans?
Beans are the edible pods or seeds of certain plants from the leguminous genus. The leguminous genus belongs to the Fabaceae family.
Beans grow as climbing plants or erect bushes, depending on the plant. Bean pods or seeds range in shape from flattened and elongated to kidney-shaped and round. (Source)
Pod beans are beans that are prepared and eaten as they are, pod included. Examples of pod beans are string beans, green beans, and snap beans.
Shell beans consist of seeds that have matured inside a shell or pod that is typically inedible. The mature seeds are the edible bean.
Shell beans must be removed from ...
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Your Guide To Valerian Root
What Is Valerian Root?
Valereiana officinalis, or Valerian, is a plant from the Valerianaceae family. It is perennial and native to Asia and Europe.
Valerian root extract is derived from the stems and roots of the Valerian plant.
One of valerian’s most distinctive characteristics is its pungent smell. When the plant’s roots are exposed, they release a powerful aroma.
This is a trait common to most plants in the Valerianaceae family. The smell is generally described as extremely unpleasant.
Valerian Root's Interesting History
Legend has it that the Pied Piper of Hamilton used valerian to lure plague-ridden rats out of Hamelin ...
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FYI: Natural Calm
Let's be honest - in today's world, a supplement called Natural Calm sounds more than necessary. Between stressful jobs, a stressful political environment, stressful financial situations, and more, we could all use a little more "calm" in our lives.
But - as I hope you know by now - there is no magic pill to fix anything - even stress. Stress management is multi-faceted and can take lots of work to address it properly.
Natural Calm can help, though, and can be a useful tool in that holistic approach.
What Is Natural Calm?
Natural Calm is a powder-based magnesium supplement. It is taken to address magnesium deficiency.
Natural ...
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Is Corn Healthy?
As a cereal grain, corn is not considered Paleo. That's just the truth of the matter.
But here at Ultimate Paleo Guide - we believe that it's incredibly important to be knowledgeable on all types of foods. And we get questions about corn all of the time.
Rightly so - it's a staple food in America.
If you follow Paleo (and you probably do somewhat since you're reading this site...), corn is off the table. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't be informed on what corn actually is - and if it's "healthy" or not.
That's the goal of this article. If you want to read all about why grains, like corn, aren't considered Paleo - check out our article all ...
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Grocery Store Exploration: Celtuce
What is Celtuce?
Celtuce is a cultivar of lactuca sativa, variations including augustana, angustata or asparagina. Cultivars are plants that are produced with deliberate, selective breeding.
Lactuca sativa consists of different types of lettuce, which all belong to the Asteraceae family of flowering plants.
The name “celtuce” is a combination of celery and lettuce. This is due to the fact that celtuce has physical characteristics of both vegetables.
The stalks of the vegetable resemble those of celery. The head of the plant has full, wide leaves that resemble lettuce.
Celtuce also goes under other monikers: stem lettuce, ...
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