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COCONUT OIL – The Fat That Makes You Thin!

Dr. Oz did a segment on the benefits of coconut oil consumption last week on his popular TV show. Finally more and more people will begin to understand and benefit from the positive research that is out there on the healing properties of coconut oil! While there is still a lot to learn, we can be happy that Dr. Oz and others are blessing this incredible life-giving energy source!

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Cooking Oils and Nutrition

Whether you love to be in the kitchen or try to avoid cooking whenever possible, you probably use oil a great deal. Fatty oils and butters are necessary for sautéing vegetables, baking cookies or roasting meats. It’s difficult to avoid using oils, even in the simplest dishes. Choosing the right oils and using them wisely is the best way to ensure that you and your family are consuming healthy fats at a reasonable rate.

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Fish Oil Benefits for Women

Fish oil contains three essential acids — omega 3 — that have been proven to have health benefits, especially for women. Fish oil has been found to reduce the risk of developing several common health problems in women. In addition, fish oil is considered a brain food. The omega 3s increase brainpower and memory and can help prevent bone loss in women as well.

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How to Bake Pumpkin Seeds

The senses come alive as the leaves start to turn with the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of autumn. Families trek through fallen leaves to pumpkin patches in search of the perfect gourds to decorate their homes. What front porch or window isn’t complete on Halloween without the eerie glow of a hand-carved jack-o’-lantern? The fun doesn’t end when the carving is complete. Baked pumpkin seeds have been a family treat for generations. Pumpkin seed recipes can highlight the traditional ingredients and provide tasty new twists.