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Organic arrowroot powder is a great, GF substitute for cornstarch and flour and is often used as a thickening agent in sauces, gravies, soups and puddings. It can also be used as a replacement for baby powder...

You might not know this, but almost everyone is short of magnesium, you included.  And another interesting little health byte is that almost every known disease is associated with (not caused by – I said associated with) a magnesium deficiency.  There are dozens of deficiency ‘symptoms’ but here are the most common ones:Impaired cognitive..

You might not know this, but almost everyone is short of magnesium, you included.  And another interesting little health byte is that almost every known disease is associated with (not caused by – I said associated with) a magnesium deficiency.  There are dozens of deficiency ‘symptoms’ but here are the most common ones:Impaired cognitive..

Medium chain triglycerides, commonly known as MCTs, consist of a glycerol molecule attached to 3 fatty acid chains ranging between 6-12 carbons in length. The unique property of MCTs is the way in which it is metabolized by the body. When MCTs are digested they are absorbed directly from the gut and into the bloodstream for the body to use. This ma..

Medium chain triglycerides, commonly known as MCTs, consist of a glycerol molecule attached to 3 fatty acid chains ranging between 6-12 carbons in length. The unique property of MCTs is the way in which it is metabolized by the body. When MCTs are digested they are absorbed directly from the gut and into the bloodstream for the body to use. This ma..

Baking powder is a dry chemical leavening agent, a mixture of a carbonate or bicarbonate and a weak acid. The base and acid are prevented from reacting prematurely by the inclusion of a buffer such as corn-starch. Baking powder is used to increase the volume and lighten the texture of baked goods. It works by releasing carbon dioxide gas into a..

Cocoa powder contains several minerals, including calcium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, and zinc. All these minerals are found in greater quantities in cocoa powder than either cocoa butter or chocolate liquor. Cocoa powder contains about 230mg of caffeine and 2.057g of theobromine per 100g, which are mostly absent from the oth..

Use custard powder sauces over puddings, cakes and other desserts. Pour over mixed fruits to make fruit salad with custard. Use as a sauce poured over jellies. Combine with mixed fruits and pour over tart shells to make fruit tarts...

Finely ground mustard seeds make mustard powder. The powder is a mixture of brown and white seeds, with added saffron or tumeric for flavor and/or color. It is a popular ingredient since the flavor does not build or persist when used.A popular condiment for various dishes like pickles and chutney, salad dressing and meat flavoring due to its pungen..

The soluble fiber found in psyllium husks can help lower cholesterol. Psyllium can help relieve both constipation and diarrhea, and is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome, hemorrhoids, and other intestinal problems. Psyllium has also been used to help regulate blood sugar levels in people with diabetes...