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7 blog articles for 'cornstarch'
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15 Thickening Ingredients for Stunning Sauces, Stews and More
Have you ever wondered how to thicken your sauce or gravy? Cooking thickeners are used to help thicken up gravy, sauces, pudding, pie fillings, soup, stews and more. But which is the best one for your recipe? First, let’s look at the composition of cooking thickeners. Popular thickeners like tapioca and cornstarch come from a starch base. Starch is composed of thousands of sugar molecules that are oftentimes found in grains like wheat and corn or roots like potatoes and...
09/25/16 • Jenna M.
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7 Healthy Ice Cream Hacks
Ice cream may not be the first thing you think of when it comes to eating healthy, but let’s be honest—sometimes you just crave a sweet, icy treat! And that’s okay because being your best self is about balance and moderation, not deprivation. There are plenty of ways you can up the nutritional value of your ice cream, either by making your own healthier version from scratch or adding nourishing mix-ins and toppings. So, enjoy some fun summer fitness activities,...
07/12/20 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Your Essential Guide to Gluten-Free Flours
Adopting a gluten-free lifestyle doesn’t mean missing out on your favorite baked goods. It’s easier than ever to find gluten-free recipes for everything from bread and muffins to cookies and pizza dough. For many recipes, it’s as simple as just switching to a gluten-free flour! Use this gluten-free flour guide to learn more about some of the most popular, gluten-free alternatives to wheat-based flour. We’ve also included a few gluten-free recipes to try with each flour, along with general substitution...
05/10/20 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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8 Ways to Use Hemp for Mind Body & Home
Hemp is certainly having its moment in the sun, and with good reason. It can be used in countless ways to promote overall wellbeing in your body, in your mind and in your home. But if you’re not exactly sure where to start, the world of hemp products can be rather overwhelming. To get you started, we’ve highlighted eight easy ways to use this multifaceted plant every day of the week. 1. Add Hemp Hearts to Your Morning Breakfast Routine...
06/01/22 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Cauliflower Nutrition & Benefits Plus Easy Cauliflower Recipes
Thinking of getting in on the cauliflower trend? More and more people are turning this hearty vegetable into creative, delectable dishes or eating it raw with or without a dip. Breeze through your grocer’s frozen section, and you’ll likely find pizza crusts, bagels, risotto and even bread made from cauliflower too! So why is everyone so crazy for cauliflower? It’s packed with nutrients and offers a great swap for high carb foods like potatoes and pasta. Let’s explore cauliflower and...
06/05/22 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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How to Make Bath Bombs: a DIY Recipe
When it comes to bath time, adults and kids can both agree on adding a bit of fun and relaxation with bath bombs and bath fizzies. From fun surprise fizzies to luxurious, herb- and essential oil-scented bath bombs to soothe your senses and pamper your skin, our easy DIY bath bomb and bath fizzies recipe with many variations is great for beginners and kids. Bath bombs serve as a fun self-indulgence as well as an excellent gift. Bath fizzies and...
11/14/18 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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A Complete Beginners Guide to Essential Oils
Essential oils have been used for years for a wide variety of purposes, from promoting general health and wellbeing, to creating a more peaceful atmosphere through aromatherapy. In this beginner's guide, we'll show you everything you need to know to begin using essential oils like a pro! What is Aromatherapy? Before we dive into all the exciting ways essential oils can be used for aromatherapy, let's begin with a basic explanation of what it's all about. Aromatherapy is a well-established...
06/20/22 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
