Freeze Dried Fruit
Freeze dried food sounds sort of space-age, don’t you think? Well that’s because it is. Before freeze drying entered the mainstream culinary world,...
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With The Nut Market's In-house nutritionist, Elise Goldsworthy
7 Healthy Nut Butters
In my experience, most people are aware of what constitutes a healthy diet. We know we need to boost our fruit and vegetable intake and opt for who...
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Health Benefits of Raw & Local Honey
“If everything is honey, and I am what I eat, I must be made of honey, and life is very sweet!” - Winnie The Pooh Bless that bear and his Taoist ap...
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Almond Flour vs. Almond Meal
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between Almond Flour and Almond Meal? Why is almond flour so expensive? Is it even healthy? Are almon...
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What Are Glacé Cherries?
Glacé Cherries (aka Candied Cherries) are fresh cherries that have been reduced in a sugar syrup until they are ‘candied’. Candied fruits have been...
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Black Sesame Seeds - The flavour bomb from Japan
It’s that certain flavour that keeps you going back for more. The Japanese coined the term ‘umami’, or a savoury note that is both comforting and ...
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Pistachios - the healthiest of them all?
Pistachios are undoubtedly a top healthy choice for everyone. Pistachios have been studied extensively, and are a healthy functional food for pregn...
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Pepitas (AKA Pumkin Seeds) - Fellas, this one's for you
Pepitas or pumpkin seeds? Same, same but different. The word Pepita is derived from the Spanish phrase pepita de calabaza which roughly transla...
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Nut allergies and children - when to introduce nuts.
Over the past decade, the scientific community has reached a consensus: Nuts should be included during pregnancy, during breastfeeding and while in...
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Fennel Seeds
I’m standing at the counter of an Indian restaurant, with bustling customers behind me and a happy belly thanks to the lamb saagwala and garlic naa...
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Coconut Flakes
The quintessential tropical fruit, originally found in areas of the Trans-Pacific and now enjoyed the world over. The coconut (cocos nucifera) has ...
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