by Amy Goodrich | Sep 26, 2015 | Nutrition, EatLove.Live Blog
I love a vanilla scent and flavor and have been making my own vanilla extract for ages. It adds magic to smoothies, overnight oats, chia seed jams, puddings, and other sweet snacks or breakfasts. However, making vanilla extract almost always involves using alcohol to...
by Amy Goodrich | Sep 23, 2015 | Nutrition, EatLove.Live Blog
There is so much controversy surrounding soy that it can be quite difficult to decide whether it is still safe to consume or not. On one end, the health benefits of soy have already been established by health and educational institutions. According to the UC Davis...
by Amy Goodrich | Sep 12, 2015 | Nutrition, EatLove.Live Blog, Green Living
With more people becoming vegetarian or vegan I often get the question if eating no meat is truly the better and healthier option. While meat is rich in protein and vitamin B12, it is also high in cholesterol and unsaturated fats which can lead to many...
by Amy Goodrich | Sep 8, 2015 | Nutrition, EatLove.Live Blog
While buckwheat has been around for ages, only recently it has gained a place in the spotlight. Buckwheat, despite its name, is not related to wheat at all and is gluten-free. It belongs to the same group of pseudo-cereals like quinoa and amaranth. Pseudo-cereals are...
by Amy Goodrich | Aug 30, 2015 | Nutrition, EatLove.Live Blog
Half of your children’s plate during mealtime should be vegetables. However, if your child is a picky eater, then he might not even know the difference between a squash and a head of broccoli. Would you like your precious kid lagging behind other children and growing...
by Amy Goodrich | Aug 26, 2015 | Nutrition, EatLove.Live Blog
Making flavored oils has been done for centuries, but is now getting the curiosity of many as it’s being considered a great personalized gift. Plus, they add an extra dimension to your meals. They look pretty good too — which means they add to your kitchen’s...