Ghrelin vs Leptin: Two Warring Hormones
Today, we’re going to tell the story of two competing hunger hormones, ghrelin and leptin. If you’ve ever felt like you simply can’t control your appetite, or that something is wrong with you in your weight loss efforts, we hope this tale helps shed some light.
What Are Nightshade Vegetables?
If you’ve been on your health journey for a while, you may have already heard a bit about nightshades. Nightshades are vegetables that belong to the Solanaceae family of plants.
Our Favorite Homemade Almond Butter Recipe
If you hadn’t heard, here at Snap Kitchen, we’re big fans of using almond butter on the daily. It’s a deliciously healthy and versatile nut butter option that you can use for almost anything, from savory recipes (like pad thai!)
What Hormones Control Your Appetite?
Sometimes, whether you’re trying to lose weight or simply be mindful of your portions, it can feel like an uphill battle.
Is a Low-Fat Diet The Right Diet for Me?
For more than 50 years, major health organizations and authorities have recommended a low-fat diet and imposed overall fat and saturated fat restrictions.
3 Ways to Use Ghee in Your Food
Ghee is a fat that originated in Ancient India and has since been used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Southeast Asian cuisines for thousands of years.
What is Almond Flour?
With gluten and grain-free eating on the rise, gluten-free flours for baking and cooking are also becoming more popular. The key players?
The Health Benefits of Olive Oil
It’s safe to say that olive oil is the one oil that everyone can agree on. Whether someone is paleo, keto, vegetarian, or something in between, chances are they’ve sung the praises of extra-virgin olive oil.
5 Reasons a High Fat Diet is Good for You
The low-fat diets consistently glorified in the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s have officially been nixed. Fat is decidedly back, and we couldn’t be more excited about it.