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Finishing Oils For flavoring or finishing dishes you have already cooked or to add extra nutrition and smoothness to smoothies or health drinks, we recommend using flavorful oils with rich nutty flavor or delicate infused herbs. Toasted sesame oil and nutty flaxseed oil are perfect for drizzling over cooked dishes of rice, meat or vegetables for a fuller flourish of flavor. A drizzle of roasted walnut oil over oatmeal or a seared steak can offer an elegant finish. We recommend against using canola oil or safflower oil as a finishing oil. Although versatile, their neutral flavor makes them better used for cooking...

Also known as unsaturated fats, omegas are dietary fats that contribute to a healthy lifestyle and proper body function when well-balanced in your diet. It is recommended that you balance all three types of omega fatty acids — omega-3s, omega-6s and omega-9s — in your diet to benefit your body effectively. While omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats because of the multiple double bonds in their chemical structures, omega-9s are known as monounsaturated fats, containing only one double bond. The body produces monounsaturated fats like omega-9 fatty acids naturally, but still can be beneficial when incorporated into the diet. Polyunsaturated...

Modern agriculture has given way to many new farming techniques. People are continually inventing better ways to raise livestock and grow crops — a necessary step in a time of major climate crisis. It is becoming more crucial than ever for growers to re-evaluate the way they run their operations and make changes to embrace sustainability. Regenerative agriculture is one strategy gaining popularity among farmers — and for good reason. If you are unfamiliar with regenerative agriculture, now is an excellent time to learn. The new knowledge may help you make more eco-friendly food choices and understand why green agriculture is vital to...

No matter what your diet is, finding healthy cooking substitutions for fatty, sugary, salty or caloric ingredients can be a difficult task. There are the ever-changing lists of good and bad fats, additives to look out for and so many delicious carbohydrates to avoid. But you can make your recipes more nutritious without sacrificing the textures and flavors that make eating enjoyable. With the right healthy kitchen substitutes, you can make your favorite meals, snacks and desserts better for you and your family and keep them just as delicious. You have probably seen some alternatives scattered about recipe sites, but...