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Cashew Power Spread
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Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) In one cup of chickpeas there are 15 grams of protein and four grams of healthy fats! Chickpeas are a great source of energy. They absorb many different spices very well which is what makes them so versatile. They can be used to add flavor or plump up the nutritional value of many meals. 1…
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Phytic Acid
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What is Phytic Acid Phytic acid is known as a food inhibitor. It binds micronutrients and prevents them from being bioavailable. (Gupta, Gangoliya, & Singh, 2015) This happens because we, humans, lack the enzyme phytase in our digestive tract. Soaking these foods high in phytic acid can help reduce the phytic acid content in foods to improve the nutritional…
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Vanilla Cashew Milk
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Cashews Cashews are the third most produced type of “nut” worldwide. Did you know that cashews are actually seeds? They are quite popular due to their versatility. Cashews are high in unsaturated fatty acids, fiber, and minerals. Cashews contain phytic acid which has antioxidant properties. Phytic acid is also known as inositol hexaphosphate. It has…