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Ten Oils And How To Use Them

Scott Kustes on 29 May 2008

My guest post on Mark’s Daily Apple last week triggered a few questions about a couple of different oils. Here are seven oils and my recommended uses for them, along with three that I don’t recommend and why.
The Good Guys (In No Particular Order)
1. Lard
Lard is pork fat, the highest grade being “leaf lard,” [...]

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The Vaunted Flax Seed

Scott Kustes on 10 Oct 2007

Photo courtesy of Dakota Flax
Flax is commonly touted as a good way for everyone to get their omega-3 fatty acids. Add some to your cereal. Grind it on your toast. Add the oil to your salad dressing. Bad news for vegetarians today: I’m dispelling the rumor that flax is a good [...]

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