Wholesome Living
Plant-Based for Beginners
Deciding to switch over to a plant-based diet, or just incorporating more of it into your lifestyle can be difficult to navigate. But here at Wholefood Earth, we’re here to give you a helping hand.
What are Raisins?
Raisins. Those small but tasty fruits that are full of sweet and juicy flavour, in fact, one could describe them as nature’s very own candy! They're a staple in many traditional British baking recipes, but can also be used in savoury dishes, as well as a quick and healthy snack.
Chocolate Substitutes
We know not everyone can enjoy chocolate, whether it’s due to diet, allergies or just wanting to cut down on the sweet stuff. Plus, you may be wondering, is there a healthier alternative?
A Guide to Apple Cider Vinegar
Looking for a holistic lift to your self-care regime? Look no further than this humble vinegar. Not only will it benefit your health, but it could leave you with shiny hair, a fresh home and the whitest smile of your life.
A Guide to Sodium Bicarbonate
Although its name may imply this product is used solely as a baking ingredient - that could not be further from the truth! Sodium Bicarbonate can be used for a whole host of things, from an ingredient to a medicine, to a cleaning product and even a bath bomb - it has so many benefits!
6 Benefits of Sunflower Seeds
Despite their small size, sunflower seeds are packed full of important vitamins, minerals and nutrients, as well as bringing a healthy source of essential fatty acids. Sunflower seeds are also an excellent plant-based protein source for anyone on a vegetarian or vegan diet.
The Need for Seeds
Don’t be fooled, although they may be small in size, seeds are anything but small when it comes to their nutritional value! Eating more of them has been shown to provide a wide range of health benefits.
High Protein Flours
Are you getting enough protein in your diet? If you didn’t already know, it’s important to get enough protein in your diet everyday as it plays a vital role in keeping our bodies functioning.
The Advantages of Eating Salt
We all know by now that eating too much salt can be bad for you. However, not getting enough salt can also be detrimental to your health. Not only does it add some flavour to your food, but the salt/water ratio is vital for the metabolic rate in our bodies.
How to Add Linseed/Flaxseed to Your Diet
Linseed (which also goes by the name Flaxseed) is the small seed which comes from the flax plant, also known as Linum usitatissimum. It usually comes in two varieties, Brown Linseed and Golden Linseed, which as you might’ve guessed is due to their colour.
Why should you eat more whole foods?
We learned that fruits and vegetables were good for us when we were kids. Our parents tried to encourage us to eat spinach, broccoli and lettuce in many ways - sometimes by using force. Remember that?
What Is a Nut?
Let’s get things straight, as much as we enjoy them, nuts can be a pretty puzzling food group. They are not always exactly what they say they are. In fact, botanically speaking, most of the ‘nuts’ that we generally refer to as such, aren't even nuts at all!
