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6 Tips on cooking with fats and oils worry-free

Over the past few years the dietary authorities have finally agreed that not all fat is bad for us. I will add that the minimally processed fats can and should be used on a regular basis within reasonable limits. Some examples include:

How to get the most out of cooking with fats and oils

Healthy cooking techniques

Have you ever noticed the tendency to put your olive oil with the lid half unscrewed right next to the hot stove while you are cooking? I think all of us have done that even against the clearly laid out instructions strongly urging us to ‘close tightly after opening and store in a cool, dry [...]

Healthy butter spread

Whole food recipes

This is a great substitute for pure butter. What you get is a combination of Omega 3,6,9 fatty acids as well as unique flavor. This can be served with butter or as a sauce for veggies or cooked legumes or grains. Makes 3/4 cup 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 tbsp expeller-pressed hemp oil 2 tbsp [...]

Coconut-sesame spread

Whole food recipes

This one is different and delicious! Full of Vitamin E, anti-microbial and immune-supporting properties. Makes 1 cup 1/3 cup coconut oil, gently melted 1/3 cup expeller-expressed sesame oil 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight glass jar at room temperature. This serves well for light sauteing and an [...]