Coconut oil is having a moment right now: it can be used as a butter or olive oil substitute in everything from baked goods to salad dressing, and can even be used as an alternative to milk in lattes (yes, really). Sass is a fan of the heart-healthy oil whipped into smoothies, and you can also use it to sauté veggies, sear fish, or as an olive oil replacement in soups and stews. (It’s also a must-add to your beauty routine, and makes a wonderful natural moisturizer for skin and hair.)
Luckily, trendy coconut oil is also good for your waistline. Because it’s a satisfying source of healthy fats, coconut oil fills you up quickly and helps you consume fewer overall calories. It also contains medium-chain triglycerides, which are easily digestible and quickly converted into energy.
Whole grains play an important role in lowering the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, and also contribute to body weight management and digestive health.
The Supergrain Quinoa is an ancient grain dating 4000 years to the Incas. Quinoa is one of the most protein-rich foods available, containing all nine essential amino acids. It contains almost twice the amount of fibre as other grains, helping in digestion, heart health and blood sugar control. Quinoa contains antioxidants, iron, lysine, magnesium, B2 vitamins and manganese, all essential for energy production and tissue growth.
Cacao beans are seeds of the Theobroma cacao tree, a small evergreen tree grown in Mexico and South America. Cacao beans are roasted and ground to produce cocoa and, after further processing, are the basis of chocolate.
When the beans are dried at low temperature, however, they are called raw cacao beans, which can be consumed whole, broken into pieces called nibs or ground to produce raw cacao powder. Cacao beans are rich in natural antioxidant compounds with many health benefits.
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