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Achieving Perfect Balance
A fat that lowers cholesterol? Studies have shown that monounsaturated fats can actually lower cholesterol and the risk of heart disease, breast cancer, and diabetes. While extra-virgin olive oil has long been considered the “gold standard”among monounsaturates, there is a new oil poised to take over top billing.
Sea Buckthorn Oils
Sea buckthorn’s nutrient-rich berries cluster on thorny branches like brilliant orange jewels. Having their genesis in the unforgiving landscapes of Siberia and Mongolia, the clear, golden oil from the seed and the ruby red oil from the flesh of the berry are unparalleled sources of important phytonutrients.