How to Roast Goose, Render the Fat and Make Goose Stock
Goose is a wonderful option to run-of-the-mill chicken for a celebratory dinner. The taste and texture is somewhere between turkey and duck. Since our …
Healthy Fats
Avocado Oil: Does This Modern Fat Qualify as Healthy?
When it comes to cooking oils, “new” and “modern” are usually synonymous with “avoid”. Canola oil, soy oil, corn …
Safest Sources of LECITHIN in Supplements and Food
Few nutrients have pervaded both the supplement and industrialized food industries as much as lecithin. As a supplement, lecithin is touted as helpful …
Peanut Oil Compared to Other Fats
There are several popular restaurant chains that make it a point to tell customers that they use peanut oil for cooking and frying. The Five Guys …
Lard: Why (Pastured) Pig Fat is Where It’s At!
Detailed discussion of lard as a Vitamin D rich, traditional fat. When it’s healthy and when it’s not based on sourcing from quality …
Sunflower Oil: When it’s Healthy, When it’s Not
What to look for to choose healthy sunflower oil rather than the unhealthy kind used widely in processed foods, even if cold-pressed and organic! As a …
6 Reasons to Steer Clear of Canola Oil (even organic)
6 reasons why canola oil is to be strictly avoided in the diet and has an unhealthy fatty acid profile even if cold-pressed and organic. Canola oil …
Hemp Seed Oil: Hip But Is It Healthy?
If you google hemp seed oil, you will almost immediately get a positive impression. Search results produce a myriad of glowing accolades including the …
Hair Loss and Balding Prevention: Are Saturated Fats the Answer?
People today are experiencing hair loss at a rate not seen by previous generations. Even children are starting to lose their hair, especially young …
Ancient (Bog) Butter Secrets Revealed
One of the most frequent questions I get about my video and article on making butter is this: Â “How long does it keep?” How’s 5,000 …
Gamma Linolenic Acid: Most Overlooked Healthy Fat (especially for weight loss)
Most people today, health buffs or not, are deficient in gamma linolenic acid, a critical omega-6 fat that is frequently overlooked particularly by …
Coconut Oil Capsules or Off The Spoon?
Comparison of taking coconut oil capsules for weight loss versus off the spoon chased with water before meals. Coconut oil capsules are a very popular …