The Chopping Block: Canola Oil vs. Coconut Oil

The Chopping Block: Canola Oil vs. Coconut Oil

 Welcome to: Living Better Cafe, post called: The Chopping Block. The Chopping Block will give you, the history behind two similar products, one that's not healthy, and that's healthier for you.

  We know your geared and ready to, pull out the mixing bowls and etc... After years of watching grandma in the kitchen,should have taught you something. Especially, when it comes to baking. Like using cooking oils. Instead of Lard.

 What's the difference between Canola Oil and Coconut Oil? They may have some similarities between them. For instance, both obtain fat from plant sources, and carry similar number of calories per serving.

 Living Better Cafe, is now weighting out the difference, in the huge fat debate. Canola Oil pertains 61 percent Monounsaturated fat, 32 percent Polyunsaturated fat, and let's not forget about: Omega 6 and Omega 3, and 7 percent saturated fat. In reality, coconut oil has 11.8 grams of saturated fat per Tablespoon, if you were to total it up, that would be around 90 percent saturated fat.

 The battle does not stop there, it's time to battle it out with the benefits. What benefits? The Monounsaturated fats. Living Better Cafe says: you heard correctly, the good side of fat, and let's make that Mono-delicious.

According to WebMD, Canola Oil is said to be one of the oils for heart health. Made from crushed canola seeds,[the seed has less saturated fat than any other oil being used in the United States.] Canola Oil carries 7% saturated fat, compared to 9% for sunflower oil,13% for corn oil, [ and 12% for coconut oil.] Coconut Oil does carry a high levels of saturated fats. But, it's plant-based saturated fat found in unrefined coconut. Let's go clean and talk refine, the cleanest form. These natural form helps with burning fat, and give energy for: your body and brain. Looking to raise the cholesterol levels, coconut oil is the best oil to cook with --- in small amount, 2 Tbsp at the least per day.

  Living Better Cafe, found reaching this verdict, very easy pease. Here's why, when it comes to Canola Oil, you have one unhealthy fat, Omega 6. Eating too much Omega 6, causes blood pressure to raise, along with heart attack and stroke. Therefore, Coconut Oil is very low in Omega 6 and high in Omega 3. The benefits of Omega 3 helps with brain function. Like, Epilepsy and Alzheimer's to name a few.

  Did you know that, Coconut Oil also works great outside of your kitchen space? We are talking skin care. Living Better Cafe, now taking you out of your kitchen space, into the beauty salon, Coconut Oil is great moisturizer for the skin, and hair. It also cut eczema symptoms. Are out of toothpaste? use coconut oil for oil pulling and mouthwash.

 Therefore, no reason we chose Coconut Oil over Canola Oil.

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Banana Coconut Milkshake

Living Better Cafe... Coffee Talk, has a very powerful milkshake that, will keep you energized.

Serves:1

1 tbsp. refine coconut oil
1 cup Banana
1 cup unsweetened almond milk, vanilla flavored

Direction

Add all ingredients to the blender, until it incorporate. (Not all the coconut oil will come together. So, you will have small chunk inside.)

Come check out, Living Better Cafe, post called: The Chopping Block,  we will discuss the difference between Canola Oil and Coconut Oil.

The Chopping Block: Navy vs. Great Northern Beans

The The Chopping Block: Navy vs. Great Northern Beans

  Welcome to: Living Better Cafe, post called: The Chopping Block. The Chopping Block will give you, the history behind two similar products, one that's not so healthy, and one that is healthier for you.

  We all can relate to a good hearty bowl of beans. Especially, on a cold wintery day, sitting cozy under a warm blanket, with a hot bowl of chili and hot cup of cocoa.

  Today Living Better Cafe, is here to serve you a hot bowl of beans soup on this cold fall day. We're serving Navy and Great Northern bean soup.

  To sort or not to sort the bean's? Sorting out the bean's is a definite must--- you'll have debris in your pot of stew. And we should all know this by now. Especially, if you have watched grandma in the kitchen, she always sorted out her beans. You should always sort out your too.

  Let's clear up the confusion about Navy beans and Great Northern. So, you don't over heat and break a sweat. What's the difference between Navy and Great Northern beans? They do have some similarly, and that's the color. But, Navy beans are smaller and take a longer time to cook, were as Great Northern's are bigger and take less time.  What are the health benefits of Navy beans? Beans offer multiple health benefits. Like, protein, important vitamin. For instance, Zinc, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Antioxidants.  And they help with cardiovascular problem. Plus, cut the risk of cancer, Diabetes. And help with liver function. Do you have the urge to crave more food? Fixing yourself a bowl of beans, can help you control, your appetite and even improve your gut health.

  What's the side effects of eating beans? Eating raw or undercook (al dente style) can lead to food poisoning. Reason being is because of the plant lectin known as phytohae hemagglutinin a chemical known to cause agglutination of mammalian red blood cells. How will I know the symptoms? Living Better Cafe says: with each person may differ. But, these are the symptoms to look for, nausea and vomiting followed by diarrhea or abdominal pain. Do keep in mind that: some people may have allergic reactions to some. Like, some people are allergic to: tree nuts.

  Here's the bottom line to, Navy and Great Northern Beans, we covered Navy and Great Northern Beans all in one pot. And noticed the only difference is: their size and cooking time. But, everything else is the same.

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Hot Out Of The Oven: Veganism

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Living Better Cafe is here to bring you fresh out of the oven news, every Monday, that you're going to love. while there is no other blog source. Like, Living Better Cafe that will take you close into the story. I Katrina Smith, the creator of  Living Better Cafe says: more good reasons why, you would enjoy Living Better Cafe. Living Better Cafe perspective is to, show you the benefits of different food sources.Like, Veganism where it's not just about feeding your body. But, also nourishing your mind.

  Living Better Cafe wants you to consider reading more into this article down below as, you keep an open mind about: spending inexpensively. And avoiding food allergies that, you may have---I Katrina Smith knows what it's, and I also care for you all. Like, I do for my family.

 Welcome to the October edition of: Hot Out Of The Oven News. Today Living Better Cafe will be touching on the benefits of: Veganism.

  Katrina says: I'm no certified dietitian, nor physician in that matter. But, I do understand the benefits of eating healthy, despite my own eating healthy lifestyle...multiple health conditions.

  What is Veganism? Its a strict Vegetarian diet that is based on eating nothing but plant based food. People who are Vegan, don't eat any animal source of protein. And their diet consist of: Legumes, Fruits and Vegetables, Nuts and Grains. And let's not forget: Soy. However, they are still receiving protein enriched foods. But, it's not from any animal source. 

The Vegan Dairy 

We have broken down, what is Veganism. But, we haven't given you all the proper source. Like, Dairy. Living Better Cafe knows actually, what's going through your mind: Dairy comes from animals. But, if people who are vegans, how are they receiving their daily dose of calcium? great question! Vegans unlike everyone else, gets their daily dose of calcium from, plant based on food. Like, Vegetables and Nuts. You know like, Almond and Cashew milk. Plus many other sources. So, vegans are not missing out on their daily dose of calcium. 

What are the benefits of eating a vegan diet, and is it right for me? Once again, Living Better Cafe isn't your certified dietitian, nor physician. So, we can't write you out any prescription. But, we can give you the benefits of this diet.  Living Better Cafe, has listed six benefits of this diet. Before we just jump right into it, how about a little known fact?

Did you know being on a vegan diet, can  help with weight loss, and it may help maintain a healthy heart. Therefore, if weight loss is a main goal of yours, check with your doctor before starting this diet.  

  

  This diet also may help with type 2 diabetes and  certain types of cancers.

  Living Better Cafe wants to give you, a simple quick reminder: basically, a mind refresher, since Vegan is strictly a plant based diet, animal based protein isn't being consumed. Therefore, protien enriched foods are being replaced with: whole grains, fruits, vegetables, beans, peas, nuts and seeds. Not to say, you can't make a good plant base burger out theses.

1. Rich in certain nutrition.

2. Weight loss.

3. Lower blood sugar and improve kidney function.

4. Protect against certain types of cancers.

5. Lower the risk of heart disease.

6. Can help reduce the pain of arthritis.

The Chopping Block: Buckwheat flour Vs. Gluten-free All-purpose flour

  Welcome to: Living Better Cafe, post called: The Chopping Block. The Chopping Block will give you, the history behind two similar products, one that not so healthy, and one that is healthier for you.

  We all have that one story to share, about Grandma baking in the kitchen. Especially, when you know she's making, your favorite bake good. And you prepare yourself to: help grandma with baking. Like, cleaning out the mixing bowl with your fingers. So, once you're done with helping, you can gather around the table to enjoy it.

  

Today Living Better Cafe, bring you the scoop on: Buckwheat flour and all-purpose gluten-free flour.

  

 What's all the sifting about? All flours are not the same and, there is a difference in texture and taste as well. Especially, when it comes to Gluten--free flour. Since we are on the gluten-free van wagon, let's talk about the difference between buckwheat and all-purpose gluten-free flour.

  

Buckwheat flour has a nutty texture and it includes your essential amino acids and it's quite versatile. What is buckwheat? A fruit that's related closely to wild Rhubarb. And it's sometimes called Pseudo cereal, quite interesting hey, you say? Exactly! Living Better Cafe got confused as well. But, we have it all figured out, and you will also. What type of nutrients are found in buckwheat? Antioxidants--- like Rutin, Tannins and Catechin. In fact buckwheat considered a super food. And the major benefits of this particular super food is that it has amino acids, which helps lower cholesterol, and helps improve digestion, like constipation.

  

  Let's keep calm when you read; All purpose gluten--free flour...it not like all-purpose wheat flour because it does not content any source of wheat. Plus, the texture is different. What's gluten--free all-purpose flour made of? The ingredients in making all-purpose gluten-free flour varies...once again it's not wheat. So, what's the benefits? with each ingredient  there are different benefits. For instance, brown rice flour, helps lower blood sugar levels, reduce body weight and protect against heart disease. Therefore, it all falls back on what it's made from.

  

Living Better Cafe says, the verdict  been reached and, which Gluten-free flour, do we use in the kitchen? We use different varieties...we know each flour has different benefits. So, there was no bad food in this case.

   Happy Journey To Living Better 🍵

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The Chopping block: Sea salt vs. Himalayan salt

Welcome to: Living Better Cafe, new post called: the chopping block. The chopping block will give you, the history behind two similar products, one that's not so healthy, and one that is healthier for you. 

  What's the difference between Sea Salt and Himalayan salt? The differences between Sea salt and Himalayan salt is the taste, texture and how it's processed.

  Sea salt is produce from evaporation of the ocean water or lakes, and with little process. Depending on the water source, this leaves behind certain traces of minerals and elements. Why does it leave traces of minerals? Minerals add flavor and color to Sea salt, which comes in different varieties of coarseness levels.

  Himalayan salt, however, comes from rock crystals of salt that been mined from different locations, and mainly from the Himalayan, often from Pakistan. What's with the color of Himalayan salt? Its hue from trace minerals found in the salt, like magnesium, potassium and calcium.

 Living Better Cafe, is now here to give you, both sides of: Sea salt and Himalayan salt, it's time to lay out the side effects. We get that salt is salt, regardless of the different types. But, they all have one thing in common, Sodium Chloride, and that's we're the side effects come in... the electrolyte imbalance, which are the ions that live in our bodily fluids that keeps us fueled, and make sure our bodies, are properly functioning. For instance, nerve impulses and heart beat.

When consuming too much sodium, causes potassium levels to drop and so forth.

   

  Which one is better for you? Himalayan salt without a doubt... Himalayan salt has more beneficial minerals than Sea salt. Your container of Sea salt, has 72 particles, and Himalayan salt has 84 essential element that: your body needs. But, don't be so quick to jump, for any Himalayan salt... not all Himalayan salt is the real deal. What? There are some, Himalayan salt, imposters. And to tell if your Himalayan salt is real, Pakistan right on the pack.

Now let's get to the coloring of this salt, Himalayan salt comes in: various colors from White to Pink. However, to spot out the imposters, they have added food dye. Not saying that: Black Himalayan salt doesn't exist, it does, just be aware of the labels... If Pakistan is not on there, you have burned fuel.

  Therefore, can you see the difference between the two? Living Better Cafe, hope you have  chosen to live Better.

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Diners Review: Oz Korean BBQ Restaurant

Diner Review: Oz Korean BBQ Restaurant

Welcome to: Living Better Cafe, new post called: Diner Review, where Living Better Cafe, gives you written Food Reviews. 

  Living Better Cafe says: have you already made your reservation, for Oz Korean BBQ Restaurant, in Sacramento and Elk Grove CA. 

  The first location of: Oz Korean BBQ opened on Bradshaw Road in 2004. And later in 2013, the second location opened in Elk Grove CA.

    If you are a resident of California, or just a traveler, come sink your taste buds into: Oz Korean BBQ for some tasty food. And here is why Living Better Cafe is buzzing about it, moreso, the founder of Living Better Cafe. Therefore, we will hand it over to: Katrina Smith. 

  Lets begin with the atmosphere, especially, if your an observer. Like, myself. When it comes to dining out in a public places, you want to visit a place based on: if they are keeping the outside of, their business clean. And if there are any other businesses around them too. Oz knows how to draw attention to, bring customers to them, they have music playing outside. So, Oz has all of that going for themselves. Once you are inside the restaurant, you are greeted by the smell of: Korean BBQ. Plus, the music continuous from outside. So, what more can be said: whether you made reservations or not, you must check in at the front desk, and wait to be seated. Looking to be entertained while waiting--- they have multiple big screen TV on display. And let's not forget about, the delicious food, I have tried almost everything on the menu. Especially, the Teriyaki Beef, bento box that comes with: steamed rice, broccoli, salad, Jabchae and pot sticker. It was simply to die for, it was so good.

  What about the pricing? All you can eat, Lunch and Dinner price ranges. During lunch, adults, can eat for $18.99 and, Children $ 13.99 (4 to 10 years old). For dinner adults, can eat for the price of: $ 24.99 and Children pricing stays the same. Let's not forget about their Lunch specials, which runs from Monday to Friday, at 11 AM- 2:30 PM (excluding holidays and special days) Price range begins $11.50 to $12.25.  

And let's not forget, if you have a birthday, they will come out and sing: Happy Birthday. Plus, you get to spin the birthday wheel, to win a prize.

  Living Better Cafe says: its pretty inexpensive, if you go in at the right time, which is during lunch. But, that's if you want the bento box. Otherwise, you are looking closely to spend over, depending on how many people are with you. But, if you know how to budget correctly, then you shouldn't have any problems. And we must say: if you can't eat all your food, look forward to spending extra. 

  Do we recommend dining at Oz? Absolutely! we couldn't recommend any other place. So, if your in the area, come sink your taste buds into the menu.

https://www.ozkoreanbbq.com/menu/all_you_can_eat

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