Experts agree that onions have been cultivated for at least the last 5000 years.  Both Egyptian and Indian writings detail their use as far back as 3500 B.C.  Ancient Egyptians ate onions for their ability to enhance physical prowess, and buried them with ancient Pharoahs to help wake the dead.  They also found use as [...] Read the full article

Convincing my kids to eat a healthy breakfast is nigh impossible, so this weekend, my wife was looking to put together a new muffin recipe, with  a goal of incorporating apple flavor to lure them  in, and sneaking in whole wheat for nutrition.  These delicious apple cinnamon bran muffins were the result. Ingredients 1/2 cup [...] Read the full article

Corn oil has found its way into a multitude of products in the U.S.  It’s low cost, coupled with widespread availability, has made it popular with industrial producers, and so its found in everything from soaps and biodiesel, to products marketed as being easy healthy snacks – and your pantry.  Its popularity in cooking lies [...] Read the full article

Argan oil has gained notoriety as both a cooking oil for use in heart healthy snacks, and as a topical for use in shampoos and conditioners.  Claims include everything from medicinal properties to anti-aging and moisturizing.  Let’s take a look at the science behind the claims. Argan Oil Argan oil is collected from the seeds [...] Read the full article

It’s common knowledge that avocados are high on the healthy snacks list, in part because they’re loaded with healthy fats.  We’re encouraged to use them on everything from high protein sandwiches to heart healthy salads.  But with the availability of pure avocado oil, it’s possible to extend avocado oil benefits beyond the fruit. Like olive [...] Read the full article

Although it’s been spurned for the last 50-years, cooking with lard is making a comeback.  The realization first started among high end chefs, and then foodies, with each group rediscovering the unique properties lard brings to recipes.  Now, this fat, which was once a staple in the kitchen, is experiencing a resurgence among the masses. [...] Read the full article

Sesame seed oil has been grown by humans for over 4,000 years, and evidence shows it was widely used by both ancient Babylonians and Assyrians. Most Americans are familiar with the sesame seeds commonly used as toppings on bread products, but sesame seeds offer much more.  If cooking for health, or variety is something that [...] Read the full article

A recent study on safflower oil benefits, published by Ohio State University researchers, has sparked interest in the potential health benefits of this oil.  Authors of the study suggested that obese women may be able to reduce their risk of heart disease, just by adding small amounts to their diets.  Although the study was small, [...] Read the full article