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
I’ve recently been looking at the question of how many calories you burn running. ”Common knowledge” tells us that it’s possible to burn the same number of calories walking as you burn running. But is that reality? While there are a variety of equations and calculators out there, I wanted to dig further to gain [...] 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
By some estimates, palm oil is found in almost half of all consumer goods, making it one of the most commercially important materials in the world. Just as with coconut oil and weight loss, the ballooning interest in the use of palm oil for health and nutritional purposes has been driven by consumer’s need to [...] Read the full article
As a kid, I loved peaches. You know — the yellow ones that are canned in heavy syrup. They were a favorite of mine for the longest time. There was a period of time when peaches dropped off my radar, but in recent years, I’ve discovered the white peach. A fresher, more flavorful form of [...] Read the full article
