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From traditional olive oil to exotic coconut oil, there is no shortage of cooking oil options. It can feel like a new cooking oil fad pops up every minute these days — with each oil boasting a different set of health benefits and ways it will supposedly change your life. To help you separate fact from fiction, we will discuss five of the healthiest cooking oils and the specific health benefits they offer. We will also tell you each oil's smoke point — the temperature at which the oil starts smoking and losing its positive health effects — so you will know...

Immunity is on everyone’s mind right now as the world grapples with COVID-19. Many of us are taking more precautions than usual including washing our hands more often, working from home and practicing good respiratory hygiene.  While there’s no known cure for COVID-19, maintaining a healthy diet can help support your immune system during this stressful time. The nutrition tips below are by no means a replacement for the WHO and CDC recommendations, but instead, a few add-ons to nourish your natural defenses. Probiotics The gut microbiome forms a protective layer between our bloodstream and the outside world and plays...

Yogurt and Honey Olive Oil Cake Even die-hard butter devotees admit that olive oil makes exceptionally good cakes. Moist in every bite, this olive oil cake has fresh herbal notes of thyme, the fruitiness of extra virgin olive oil, and a luxurious density from yogurt and honey. It is an effortless assembly for a cake- you'll only need one bowl and a good whisk- that delivers the perfect delight for Sunday brunch or any springtime occasion. Roasted Walnut Oil Carrot Cake There is nothing like a fabulous piece of carrot cake for dessert. With a subtle blend of warm spices...

Get ready for the holiday season with these sweet treats! Our holiday cookie recipes are sure to delight your loved ones!   1. Linzer Cookies with Raspberry Jam Nothing could be more festive than a tray of these buttery, jam-packed cookies. The combination of sweet raspberry preserves and luscious hazelnuts give this sandwich cookie a flavorful kick. The signature stained-glass-window effect of the top layer makes it one of the most effortless and impressive treats you could make this holiday season. 2. Chewy Frosted Hazel-nog Cookies he inspiration for this recipe started where many great things do – with a...