Eating healthy fats is one of the cornerstones of the keto diet in addition to moderate protein and low carbs. On the keto diet, fat makes up 70 – 75% of your daily nutrition intake. This ratio is necessary in order to get your body to a state of...
Perilla oil has many benefits and is derived from toasted perilla frutescens seeds, which is common to Korean cuisine. It is aka Japanese mint, purple mint, Chinese basil & shiso. The leaves are similar in shape to stinging nettle leaves. Perilla oil is an edible vegetable oil used as...
Olive oil is one of the best natural oils in the world and is versatile for hair, health, and beauty but it isn’t always available in the purest form. Unscrupulous oil producers have been known to adulterate olive oil with other oils or use other methods besides cold pressing...
Olive oil is one of the most popular oils for cooking. I use it in cooking a lot and have shared a few of my recipes in the Cooking with Oils series. Olive oil is a heart healthy oil that’s a staple part of the Mediterranean diet. It contains...
Infused olive oil is produced by cold pressing extra virgin olive oil with fresh herbs and vegetables. Infused olive oil enhances the taste of dishes especially when used in place of spices and herbs. The flavour & intensity of infused olive oil varies depending on the type of herbs...
Olive oil is a versatile oil produced by pressing whole olives found mostly in the Mediterranean region where it is a huge part of their diet due to its health benefits. The most common uses for olive oil is in cooking and hair care. 5 Benefits of Olive Oil...
Argan oil is very popular in cosmetic formulations as well as in hair care. Argan oil is excellent for helping hair combat breakage. The high vitamin E content also smoothens and hydrates and helps hair guard against split ends. I have covered argan oil for hair and beauty purposes...
The benefits of pistachio oil for hair was covered in 5 Ways to Get the Benefits of Pistachio Oil for Your Hair. This article will explore cooking with pistachio oil in more detail. By the way, pistachio oil is one of the recommended natural oils for cooking on the keto...
This is the continuation of The Best Herbal Oils for Hair, Cooking & Aromatherapy. You can read the previous oils featured in the series as well HERE. The oregano is native to Eurasia and the Mediterranean region. It’s a common herb in the kitchen and is mostly used in...