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5 Small Things You Can Do in the Kitchen to Impact Climate Change

When you cook healthy meals and experiment in the kitchen, you make small changes to improve your technique and outcomes. You know minor tweaks can make a large difference in your dishes. In the same way, making small changes in your kitchen protocol can impact climate change.  Climate change threatens global prosperity and well-being. There are countless ways to steward our resources well to slow climate change, especially in the kitchen. Here are some simple practices you can incorporate into your cooking routine to help do your part: 1. Use Water Efficiently As a nation with a seemingly endless water...

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Benefits of Avocado Oil

Benefits of Avocado Oil

Widely regarded as a superfood, avocados provide lots of healthy fat, fiber and vitamins. They make great additions to salsas and salads and can be enjoyed in a range of smoothies and dishes.  Unlike most fruits, avocados are rich in healthy fats and are often used to produce oil. Avocado oil is revered for its numerous health benefits, largely related to its content of healthy fats and antioxidants.  What Is Avocado Oil? Avocado oil comes from the fruit of the avocado tree. This fruit is native to the Western Hemisphere, from Mexico to the Andean regions.  Avocado oil is one of...

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