BAKING
ORGANIC GF COCOA POWDER
Good quality cocoa powder is a rich source of many beneficial properties. It contains antioxidants like polyphenols such as flavonoids and phenylethylamine which also have an anti-inflammatory affect in the body. Cocoa seems to also be a mood buster due to its affects on the conversion of some amino acids, like tryptophan, into happy neurotransmitters, like serotonin. It is naturally high in minerals like manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, iron and zinc. Yes, I'm telling you to eat your chocolate but the right chocolate, in moderate amounts
ORGANIC GLUTEN-FREE REGULAR & SUGAR-FREE VEGAN CHOCOLATE CHIPS
Vegan chocolate uses ingredients such as cocoa powder and cocoa butter, which are high in fibre and may help to support digestive health and may even lower cholesterol levels. Vegan chocolate can help reduce inflammation because instead of butter it contains cocoa butter. Dairy causes inflammation and mucus build up in the body, while healthy fats found in plant based foods are known for reducing inflammation. At YG we use both sugar-free organic vegan chocolate (like in our banana chocolate chip pancakes) and organic vegan chocolate with sugar (like in our deserts).
ORGAINC COCONUT PALM SUGAR
Palm sugar is a better alternative to cane sugar (both brown & white sugar are made from cane sugar). It is made from the sap of palm trees. It has a mild caramel flavour and is as sweet as regular sugar. We love it for a couple of reasons over regular sugar. First, it's production involves minimal processing with no added chemicals and second, it is lower on the glycemic index than cane sugar and won't spike your blood sugar like cane sugar does.
ORGANIC ERYTHRITOL
Erythritol is actually an anti-oxidant. It has a very low caloric count because the body can't metabolize it & is generally better tolerated by the body than other sugar alcohols. It is typically made from corn so to avoid corn we ensure our blend is non-GMO & organic.
ALUMINUM FREE BAKING POWDER
We opt to use an aluminum-free, gluten-free, corn-free baking powder. This helps reduce exposure to heavy metals & pesticides as we can get bombarded with them through simple things we may use & eat everyday. Things like deodorant that we put directly onto our skin. Baking with aluminum bakeware that leaches aluminum into your food, the same with tin foil. Pesticides found on & within our food system build up in the body wreaking havoc on our systems.
BAKING SODA
Baking soda is often used internally to help with digestive issues like acid reflux and heartburn by helping to neutralize acids and improve pH balance in the body. Baking soda is also anti-fungal and antibacterial which is why its great for cleaning, toothpaste and in deodorant. Research is showing that baking soda may aid in the reduction of urinary tract infections, and boost kidney and muscle function.
SEA SALT
There is not much difference between sea salt and regular salt, however the reason we use sea salt is basically because it is not as processed as table salt. Salt will never be organic. Salt is a mineral, not a product of agriculture, and therefore cannot be certified organic.