Is Your Body in Need of an Oil Change?

Have you ever visited the supermarket and stared in bewilderment at the vast array of oils available to purchase? There’s olive oil, canola oil, sunflower oil, rice bran oil, coconut oil, avocado oil, vegetable oil, sesame oil, peanut oil and even macadamia oil. But with so many choices on offer, how are we supposed to know which oils meet both our cooking and nutritional needs? Luckily we have Susie, on hand to offer her advice.

SOURCE: HIF Lifestyle Blog – Read entire story here.

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