Peanut butter is a staple of school lunches and afternoon snacks. However, not all peanut butters are created equal. Many brands add sugar, vegetable oil, and trans fats into what’s normally, left to its own devices, a protein-packed snack. 

Additionally, if allergies come into the picture, or you’re just looking to mix it up, it might be worth it to try some alternatives. Below, Farm to Fit has got you covered, with a handful of delectable spreads that compete with peanut butter on the nutritional front as well as on taste tests.

Fasting has been a staple of human spirituality and health culture for centuries. “Intermittent Fasting” only entered the spotlight as a weight-loss method after a popular BBC documentary in 2012. 

Just as there are many ways to do a pushup, there are several competing methods of intermittent fasting, each with their own unique advantages and disadvantages. In this week’s blog, we’re counting down the 7 most popular intermittent fasting types and their benefits, as well as their potential drawbacks.

We wanted to shed a little light on the Diabetic Food Pyramid—an alteration to the typical Food Guide Pyramid, catered specifically to diabetic individuals. Made by the American Diabetes Association and the American Dietetic Association, the Diabetes Food Pyramid groups separates foods into 6 groups. However, there are some tweaks that make it different than the Food Guide Pyramid most of us are used to.

Being gluten free can be a challenge. So can cooking or baking for gluten free friends. But not to fear, Farm to Fit accommodates gluten allergies, and we care. We’ve included below our Top 10 gluten free flour alternatives, along with their nutrient profile to give a sense of the healthiness quotient of each.

White rice may be delicious, but it’s not the most nutritious. Since it is not a whole grain, white rice doesn’t have the fiber, vitamins, and minerals of some alternatives. Brown rice, for example, has more antioxidants and more protein than its white and fluffy cousin. For weight loss and certain special diets like keto, white rice isn’t the best bet, since it is relatively high in calories and carbohydrates. The good news is, there are a lot of enticing rice alternatives out there.