What They Learned

The charity’s research analyzed the content of sugar and calories in large-sized hot chocolates and seasonal lattes in high street coffee chains available in the U.K. Based on their findings, the worst option comes from Starbucks—their venti Signature Caramel Hot Chocolate with whipped cream and oat milk contains 758 calories and 93.8 grams of sugar!

When it comes to lattes, the one with the most sugar is Starbucks’ venti Gingerbread Latte with oat milk which contains 523 calories and 14 teaspoons of sugar. Other chains are not much better; the study found that nearly all beverages they included contain excessive amounts of sugar and the customers often had no idea about it.

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Ingredients

• 1 tbsp strawberry Nesquik
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

How to Make It

1. Mix the two ingredients with a whisk or a hand mixer until you get a pink foamy mixture.
2. Serve over hot or cold milk, whichever you prefer.

In case you’re not that into fruity drinks, you can still make this drink and enjoy it. Instead of strawberry Nesquik, you can use cocoa and sugar and it will get you a delicious chocolatey whipped drink. People quickly got creative and started inventing numerous other versions, like matcha, Nutella, etc. Basically, anything can be turned into a delicious whipped beverage if you’re willing to mix it long enough.

The post Make Yourself Delicious Whipped Strawberry Milk appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Science also now claims that water may not be the best drink to cure that.

While H20 is most people’s go-to when it comes to quenching their thirst, it turns out that the beverage doesn’t possess all the key ingredients required to ensure that your body is hydrated to the max.

According to David Nieman, a professor of public health at Appalachian State University and director of the Human Performance Lab at the North Carolina Research Campus, “If you’re drinking water and then, within two hours, your urine output is really high and [your urine] is clear, that means the water is not staying in well. There’s no virtue to that kind of consumption.”

So what should we be drinking?

A new study from Scotland’s St. Andrews University says milk.

Milk contains fat, protein, salt, and sugar which coat the stomach and allows the body to absorb it better.

Of the 13 beverages examined in the study, skim milk ranked top, followed by Pedialyte, full-fat milk, orange juice, soda, diet soda, cold tea, tea, sports drinks, still water, sparkling water, lager, and finally, coffee.

Drink up.

The post Dehydrated? Drink This appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Now, fortunately, if you’re vegan or lactose-sensitive, it’s easy to find non-dairy milk alternatives.

The only difficult thing about these options is finding the one that’s right for you, thanks to the impressive variety of products that are now available.

Here’s your guide to choosing the right non-dairy milk option.

Soy Milk

This variety is made principally with soybeans. It has a similar texture and taste to cow’s milk, which makes it a good option for milk-heavy dishes like cereal and coffee. It’s low in fat but contains lots of protein, making it quite healthy.

Almond Milk

Almond milk is a very light option for non-dairy milk. It has a watery texture and doesn’t have as much fat and proteins as other varieties. It’s good for use in desserts and other dishes that don’t call for a lot of fat. Its low-calorie status is definitely an advantage.

Oat Milk

Oat milk is actually quite similar in taste to cow’s milk, the most similar of the three options. It can tend to be a bit sweet, however, which means it isn’t the best for savory dishes. It’s quite high in carbohydrates and calories, but the taste really is second-to-none.

The post Which Non-Dairy Milk Option is Right for You? appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Here are some of my top tips for making a good batch of banana bread.

Use Overripe Bananas

This is one thing that is absolutely crucial for banana bread: do not use green or even yellow bananas! In order to produce the sweetness and smooth consistency that banana bread is known for, you have to use overripe bananas.

Go With Brown Sugar

Instead of white sugar, why not try brown sugar the next time you make banana bread? It yields a richer and more caramelized flavor that imparts a beautiful brown tone on the bread that looks downright tasty.

Put Some Milk in the Batter

You can ensure that your banana bread won’t be dry if you add a little bit of whole milk or buttermilk into the batter. The result will be a moist and decadent banana bread.

Walnuts are a Perfect Addition

Plain banana bread is good, but adding chopped walnuts into the batter and turning it into banana nut bread makes a special treat that you’re guaranteed to fall in love with.

The post Tips for Making Perfect Banana Bread appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Most people don’t think about this, but it’s actually quite easy. You only need to swap one ingredient, and it won’t even take you longer than usual.

The little secret that will bring your macaroni to the next level is in swapping the regular milk for buttermilk.

Buttermilk is cultured and will give your dish a sour flavor that will instantly turn it into something less ordinary. Buttermilk will balance out the taste of salt and fat that are dominant in mac and cheese while not depriving it of beloved creaminess. 

The post A Simple Trick for Turning Boxed Mac and Cheese into a Gourmet Meal appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

But with an increase in awareness surrounding the negative environmental impact of producing soy milk, many environmentally conscious milk-free consumers are looking for other alternatives. Here are some of our favorites.

Almond Milk

Almond milk is made from ground almonds and water. It is thick and creamy and is an excellent source of healthy fats.

Hemp Milk

Hemp milk is made from water and hemp seeds. The milk contains lots of vitamins, a reasonable dose of protein and omega-3. The taste is a little hard to get used to though.

Coconut Milk

Coconut milk is sweet and creamy. It contains plenty of vitamins including B-12. It is high in saturated fats, but it is a yummy treat for dairy-free drinkers.

Oat Milk

Oat milk is rich in fiber and has a deliciously thick taste. Many cafes are starting to offer oat milk as an additional dairy-free alternative to soy.

Rice milk

Lastly, rice milk contains as much calcium as regular milk. It is less creamy so is great for people who prefer skimmed milk to full fat.

The post 5 Alternatives To Milk Other Than Soy appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

This drink originates from the island of Taiwan, where it began to go mainstream in the 1980s.

Boba tea combines traditional iced tea along with a few ingredients that differentiate it and make it unique and special.

The base of boba tea is always tea, which is typically cold, but it’s possible to choose several varieties of tea. The most common bases for the beverage are green, oolong, or black tea.

After this tea is added to the cup, the magic happens.

The most attention-grabbing ingredient in boba tea are tapioca balls (known as boba) which come in a huge variety of unique flavors. These balls are added to the tea, where they are consumed along with the beverage. They come in many flavors, normally fruits.

Some boba teas are also combined with milk, which gives the beverage a creamy and richer consistency.

After the milk and/or tapioca balls have been added to the tea base, the boba tea is ready to drink. It is traditionally sealed with cellophane, which allows the drink to be shaken up to combine the flavors.

A large straw is then added, which penetrates the cellophane, and your boba tea is ready to enjoy!

The post What is Boba Tea? appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Great For Lactose-Intolerant People

The intolerance of lactose is a real problem. The number of people who suffer from it becomes higher every single day. Oat milk is a great substitute since it contains no lactose. It is also good for people who are gluten-intolerant.

Helps With Cholesterol

Due to the busy lives we live and the improper diet, high cholesterol is a common problem. This milk will help you balance out the numbers of bad and good cholesterol. It’s all thanks to the fiber in oats.

Better Skin

Who doesn’t love glowing skin? It has a hydrating effect and also helps with acne. If you still haven’t tried it, it is officially time.

High In Protein

This is the milk that actually contains more protein than almond, hazelnut, coconut, and many other choices. The fact that most of those versions contain no protein at all is something that people are not aware of.

The post Find Out Why Oat Milk is So Good For You appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

This fermented milk drink is made from a combination of bacteria and yeast fermentation. It originates from the Caucasus area, on the border between Asia and Europe. Usually, it’s made using cow’s milk, but other dairy and non-dairy types of milk can work, too.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq88ZjtBXNA/

Why is it So Good?

Kefir is a great source of many useful nutrients, such as proteins, vitamins, calcium, magnesium, etc. It only has around 100 calories per 6 oz which makes it a great dietary food.

Kefir is like the more powerful yogurt. It will do wonders for your stomach thanks to its probiotic properties. It will also protect you from bacterial infections if consummated regularly.

Even though it’s a dairy product, kefir is low in lactose, which is important info for many people. Additionally, it can help you fight allergy and asthma symptoms.

The best thing of all is that you can easily make it at home using kefir grains and milk!

The post Do You Know What Kefir Is? appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

What They Learned

The charity’s research analyzed the content of sugar and calories in large-sized hot chocolates and seasonal lattes in high street coffee chains available in the U.K. Based on their findings, the worst option comes from Starbucks—their venti Signature Caramel Hot Chocolate with whipped cream and oat milk contains 758 calories and 93.8 grams of sugar!

When it comes to lattes, the one with the most sugar is Starbucks’ venti Gingerbread Latte with oat milk which contains 523 calories and 14 teaspoons of sugar. Other chains are not much better; the study found that nearly all beverages they included contain excessive amounts of sugar and the customers often had no idea about it.

The post Plant-Based Milk Can Have Excessive Amounts of Sugar appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp strawberry Nesquik
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

How to Make It

1. Mix the two ingredients with a whisk or a hand mixer until you get a pink foamy mixture.
2. Serve over hot or cold milk, whichever you prefer.

In case you’re not that into fruity drinks, you can still make this drink and enjoy it. Instead of strawberry Nesquik, you can use cocoa and sugar and it will get you a delicious chocolatey whipped drink. People quickly got creative and started inventing numerous other versions, like matcha, Nutella, etc. Basically, anything can be turned into a delicious whipped beverage if you’re willing to mix it long enough.

The post Make Yourself Delicious Whipped Strawberry Milk appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Science also now claims that water may not be the best drink to cure that.

While H20 is most people’s go-to when it comes to quenching their thirst, it turns out that the beverage doesn’t possess all the key ingredients required to ensure that your body is hydrated to the max.

According to David Nieman, a professor of public health at Appalachian State University and director of the Human Performance Lab at the North Carolina Research Campus, “If you’re drinking water and then, within two hours, your urine output is really high and [your urine] is clear, that means the water is not staying in well. There’s no virtue to that kind of consumption.”

So what should we be drinking?

A new study from Scotland’s St. Andrews University says milk.

Milk contains fat, protein, salt, and sugar which coat the stomach and allows the body to absorb it better.

Of the 13 beverages examined in the study, skim milk ranked top, followed by Pedialyte, full-fat milk, orange juice, soda, diet soda, cold tea, tea, sports drinks, still water, sparkling water, lager, and finally, coffee.

Drink up.

The post Dehydrated? Drink This appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Now, fortunately, if you’re vegan or lactose-sensitive, it’s easy to find non-dairy milk alternatives.

The only difficult thing about these options is finding the one that’s right for you, thanks to the impressive variety of products that are now available.

Here’s your guide to choosing the right non-dairy milk option.

Soy Milk

This variety is made principally with soybeans. It has a similar texture and taste to cow’s milk, which makes it a good option for milk-heavy dishes like cereal and coffee. It’s low in fat but contains lots of protein, making it quite healthy.

Almond Milk

Almond milk is a very light option for non-dairy milk. It has a watery texture and doesn’t have as much fat and proteins as other varieties. It’s good for use in desserts and other dishes that don’t call for a lot of fat. Its low-calorie status is definitely an advantage.

Oat Milk

Oat milk is actually quite similar in taste to cow’s milk, the most similar of the three options. It can tend to be a bit sweet, however, which means it isn’t the best for savory dishes. It’s quite high in carbohydrates and calories, but the taste really is second-to-none.

The post Which Non-Dairy Milk Option is Right for You? appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Here are some of my top tips for making a good batch of banana bread.

Use Overripe Bananas

This is one thing that is absolutely crucial for banana bread: do not use green or even yellow bananas! In order to produce the sweetness and smooth consistency that banana bread is known for, you have to use overripe bananas.

Go With Brown Sugar

Instead of white sugar, why not try brown sugar the next time you make banana bread? It yields a richer and more caramelized flavor that imparts a beautiful brown tone on the bread that looks downright tasty.

Put Some Milk in the Batter

You can ensure that your banana bread won’t be dry if you add a little bit of whole milk or buttermilk into the batter. The result will be a moist and decadent banana bread.

Walnuts are a Perfect Addition

Plain banana bread is good, but adding chopped walnuts into the batter and turning it into banana nut bread makes a special treat that you’re guaranteed to fall in love with.

The post Tips for Making Perfect Banana Bread appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Most people don’t think about this, but it’s actually quite easy. You only need to swap one ingredient, and it won’t even take you longer than usual.

The little secret that will bring your macaroni to the next level is in swapping the regular milk for buttermilk.

Buttermilk is cultured and will give your dish a sour flavor that will instantly turn it into something less ordinary. Buttermilk will balance out the taste of salt and fat that are dominant in mac and cheese while not depriving it of beloved creaminess. 

The post A Simple Trick for Turning Boxed Mac and Cheese into a Gourmet Meal appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

But with an increase in awareness surrounding the negative environmental impact of producing soy milk, many environmentally conscious milk-free consumers are looking for other alternatives. Here are some of our favorites.

Almond Milk

Almond milk is made from ground almonds and water. It is thick and creamy and is an excellent source of healthy fats.

Hemp Milk

Hemp milk is made from water and hemp seeds. The milk contains lots of vitamins, a reasonable dose of protein and omega-3. The taste is a little hard to get used to though.

Coconut Milk

Coconut milk is sweet and creamy. It contains plenty of vitamins including B-12. It is high in saturated fats, but it is a yummy treat for dairy-free drinkers.

Oat Milk

Oat milk is rich in fiber and has a deliciously thick taste. Many cafes are starting to offer oat milk as an additional dairy-free alternative to soy.

Rice milk

Lastly, rice milk contains as much calcium as regular milk. It is less creamy so is great for people who prefer skimmed milk to full fat.

The post 5 Alternatives To Milk Other Than Soy appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

This drink originates from the island of Taiwan, where it began to go mainstream in the 1980s.

Boba tea combines traditional iced tea along with a few ingredients that differentiate it and make it unique and special.

The base of boba tea is always tea, which is typically cold, but it’s possible to choose several varieties of tea. The most common bases for the beverage are green, oolong, or black tea.

After this tea is added to the cup, the magic happens.

The most attention-grabbing ingredient in boba tea are tapioca balls (known as boba) which come in a huge variety of unique flavors. These balls are added to the tea, where they are consumed along with the beverage. They come in many flavors, normally fruits.

Some boba teas are also combined with milk, which gives the beverage a creamy and richer consistency.

After the milk and/or tapioca balls have been added to the tea base, the boba tea is ready to drink. It is traditionally sealed with cellophane, which allows the drink to be shaken up to combine the flavors.

A large straw is then added, which penetrates the cellophane, and your boba tea is ready to enjoy!

The post What is Boba Tea? appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Great For Lactose-Intolerant People

The intolerance of lactose is a real problem. The number of people who suffer from it becomes higher every single day. Oat milk is a great substitute since it contains no lactose. It is also good for people who are gluten-intolerant.

Helps With Cholesterol

Due to the busy lives we live and the improper diet, high cholesterol is a common problem. This milk will help you balance out the numbers of bad and good cholesterol. It’s all thanks to the fiber in oats.

Better Skin

Who doesn’t love glowing skin? It has a hydrating effect and also helps with acne. If you still haven’t tried it, it is officially time.

High In Protein

This is the milk that actually contains more protein than almond, hazelnut, coconut, and many other choices. The fact that most of those versions contain no protein at all is something that people are not aware of.

The post Find Out Why Oat Milk is So Good For You appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

This fermented milk drink is made from a combination of bacteria and yeast fermentation. It originates from the Caucasus area, on the border between Asia and Europe. Usually, it’s made using cow’s milk, but other dairy and non-dairy types of milk can work, too.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq88ZjtBXNA/

Why is it So Good?

Kefir is a great source of many useful nutrients, such as proteins, vitamins, calcium, magnesium, etc. It only has around 100 calories per 6 oz which makes it a great dietary food.

Kefir is like the more powerful yogurt. It will do wonders for your stomach thanks to its probiotic properties. It will also protect you from bacterial infections if consummated regularly.

Even though it’s a dairy product, kefir is low in lactose, which is important info for many people. Additionally, it can help you fight allergy and asthma symptoms.

The best thing of all is that you can easily make it at home using kefir grains and milk!

The post Do You Know What Kefir Is? appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.