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4 Fish Oil Substitutes

fish oil substitutes

  Some people avoid consuming fish or fish oil for various reasons. Some are allergic to fish and seafood, others suffer from side effects of fish oil such as diarrhea and belching, fishy aftertaste or have a high risk of bleeding. There are a lot of natural ...

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Does Olive Oil Go Bad?

does olive oil go bad

  Olive oil is a very popular product in cooking, health and personal care. A lot of people use it every day and it hardly stays long. Still, does olive oil go bad actually? Of course it does, bad olive oil is also called rancid. Olive oil’s ...

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The Coconut Oil Miracle

coconut oil miracle

Coconut oil miracle has been widely discussed recently. The reason for it is rather obvious. It has so many beneficial impacts on human health, that someone may even think coconut oil is a cure-all. Although it cannot cure everything, coconut oil has such numerous advantages, that they ...

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A Guide to Healthy Frying: Can You Fry with Canola Oil?

canola oil frying

  Canola oil is vegetable oil low in saturated and high in mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Such fat profile makes it beneficial for our health and a healthy substitute for animal fat and trans fats. Canola oil is used widely in cooking nowadays, but can you ...

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Flaxseed Oil and Acne

flaxseed oil acne

  Flaxseed oil is a good source of alpha-linolenic acid. It is the omega-3 essential fat and a precursor to EPA and DHA vitally needed for your body. Flaxseed oil is usually taken internally or applied topically. As the University of Maryland Medical Center recommends, consume 1-2 ...

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Does Fish Oil Really Help with Blood Pressure?

fish oil blood pressure

Old and partially forgotten remedy – fish oil, which is rich in vitamins A, E, D and omega-3 fatty acids, is popular again nowadays. It’s associated with miraculous properties and ability to treat almost all diseases. The property of fish oil to decrease blood pressure is of great concern. ...

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Is Wheat Germ Oil Good for Scar Diminishing?

wheat germ oil for scars

  Using wheat germ oil as an additional scar treating home remedy should be considered along with professional medical approach. The oil contains a high amount of Vitamin E and Omega-3 and -6 fatty acids, which help much to regenerate, nourish and hydrate the skin. Therefore, wheat ...

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A Present from Chile: Rosehip Seed Oil

rose hip seed oil benefits

  Rose hip seed oil is extracted from the seeds of wild rose thorny bush, originating from Chile. This delicate oil with pleasant aroma can be either cold-pressed or extracted by solvent method. However, cold-pressed one is more recommended as it preserves the nutrition value of the ...

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All Included: Amazing Benefits of Sesame Oil

sesame oil benefits

  Sesame oil is one of the oils that can be used for numerous purposes, either it’s cooking, medical and even cosmetic use. Due to its nutrition value and content, sesame seed oil has many benefits for our health, which we will briefly present in this article.

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IMPORTANT! Krill Oil Side Effects

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  Krill oil is derived from krill and considered an alternative to fish oil. Krill are crustaceans living in the cold water oceans. Krill oil is rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids and provides a lot of benefits as the body does not produce essential omega-3s. Notwithstanding ...

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Facing the Problem: Acne Treatment with Hemp Oil

hemp oil acne

  Acne is one of the most common and well-known diseases, especially among young people. It is not attractively looking and can greatly lower one’s self-esteem. Unfortunately, acne is observed not only in puberty period. It may occur in 30s and even 40s and vary from few ...

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Is Canola Oil Gluten Free?

is canola oil gluten free

  Gluten is a protein found in wheat and other grain crops as Wikipedia states. It is a composite of glutenin and gliadin. Some people suffer from abnormal reactions to gliadin, that’s why gluten is harmful for people suffering from celiac disease.    What is canola oil? ...

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