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When it comes to cooking oils that are Paleo-friendly, the best products to use are unrefined oils and fats with primarily saturated and unsaturated fatty acid contents. According to Harvard Medical School, these types of fats help you absorb vitamins, encourage healthy cholesterol levels and support a variety of crucial body functions like providing energy and building cell membranes. It is also important to choose oils and fats with a high enough smoke point to withstand the kind of heat you need for your specific type of cooking without burning and losing their nutritional benefits. Here are five of the best oils for the...

The oils you stock in your pantry fill a variety of cooking needs. Whether you are sautéing onions in olive oil or adding almond oil to cookies, oil is an indispensable kitchen staple. Olive and nut oils are versatile and neutral, making them a common choice for everyday use. However, you use oil in your kitchen, you likely understand its importance and feel its absence when you run out.   What you may not realize are the amazing health benefits some of these oils have. Almond oil, in particular, packs a collection of health benefits when incorporated into your diet...

There seems to be nothing you cannot do with cast-iron. With amazing heat-retention properties, natural nonstick surface quality, unbeatable value and long-term durability, cast-iron skillets offer so much in use, capability, and longevity. Perfect for high-heat searing, stir-frying, egg dishes and a variety of versatile uses, these sturdy, trusty cooking tools can get you through any stovetop cooking need — and if well-maintained and cared for, they can last your family generations. It is no wonder cast-iron sales have skyrocketed from $103 million to $114 million between 2007 and 2011 and again from $114 million to nearly $170 million from 2011 to 2017. As opposed...

La Tourangelle believes that access to good food and good education is the bedrock of a healthy community. That is why we dedicated 2% of our revenues and 5% of our land in Woodland, Yolo County, CA to community projects that support edible gardens within schools, regenerative agriculture, and food banks. Read on to learn about the La Tourangelle Foundation's three pillars of action that work towards community building and sustainability!   Growing the Next Generation Since the 1960's, childhood obesity has become a growing public health issue and has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. As such, there...