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“AUT University researchers want people to start eating more fat – the very thing that’s supposed to make us all obese… The diet promotes eating lots of vegetables along with food containing natural fats – such as nuts, seeds, fish, … Continue reading

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Kelley Herring from Healing Gourmet gives Olivado her seal of approval as she recommends our avocado oils to her lovely readers! “The brand we recommend is Olivado*. Not only does Olivado cold-press their avocado oils to retain precious nutrients, their … Continue reading

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Nutritional Value – Olivado avocado oil is an excellent source of vitamin E, it’s sodium-free, cholesterol-free, and contains no trans fats. Health Benefits – It has the highest levels of beta-sitosterol (to reduce cholesterol and improve heart health), Vitamin E, … Continue reading

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“Avocado oil is rich in antioxidants and may boost the resistance of human cells to the development of dangerous free radicals, which have been linked to a number of chronic diseases including heart disease, diabetes and cancer“. On April 22nd, … Continue reading

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Is avocado better or olive? In this avocado oil vs olive oil comparison, we find out which one’s better for your hair and skin. Take a look. As published on Buzzle.com 6/2/2011 [http://www.buzzle.com/articles/avocado-oil-vs-olive-oil.html] It is interesting to compare two of … Continue reading

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One of the most important tips to follow in cooking with oils is to NEVER allow an oil to reach its smoke point. Why? Isn’t smoke just smoke? No! When an oil reaches its smoke point, not only does smoke … Continue reading

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Avocado oil is the oil that is pressed out of the pulp of avocados.  It can be used for cooking, especially at high temperatures since the smoke point is the highest on the market today at a whopping 250 degrees … Continue reading

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With so many cooking oil choices on the market, consumers are often confused or even misled as to what type and quality of Oil they are really buying. We have put together a short video which outlines some important information … Continue reading

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An immediate indicator of quality oil is the container it comes in.  Good oils should only come in dark glass bottles (or cans), which keep out light and oxygen and prevent the oil going rancid. Extra Virgin. For olive and … Continue reading

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