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Internal benefits
Frequently used for their internal benefits, essential oils provide a
simple way to promote wellness in the body.* Depending on the oil,
you can use essential oils to promote healthy digestion, cleanse
the body, support healthy function of the body’s systems, provide
the body with antioxidants, and other internal benefits.* When you
add an essential oil to your food or beverage, not only will you
experience the powerful flavors of the oil, but you can experience
any internal benefits the oil has to offer. Cooking with essential oils
provides a fun, creative way to use essential oils internally and reap
the benefits they have to offer.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This
product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Safe, natural ingredients
While there are plenty of spices, seasonings, and extracts available
that can help flavor your food, many of these options contain highly
processed or questionable ingredients. By using essential oils to
flavor your food and enhance your cooking, you will not only have
endless options for making healthy and creative meals, but you can
rest easy knowing exactly what you are putting into your food. As
mentioned, essential oils are taken directly from natural sources,
and do not include processed or harmful ingredients. Remember
that not all essential oils are created equal, and some companies
will use fillers or synthetic ingredients in their oils. By using pure,
therapeutic-grade essential oils in your cooking, you can enjoy the
benefits of natural flavors and ingredients.
Convenience
While some people prefer to use raw or fresh ingredients to flavor their food, these kinds of ingredients aren’t
always readily available. Having essential oils on hand makes it easy when you don’t have time to get to the
store to buy fresh basil, or just used your last lemon. Plus, it can be difficult to find fresh ingredients throughout
the entire year, as some herbs, spices, and fruits are only available during certain seasons.
In addition to providing a convenient way to season your food, essential oils can also be more cost-effective in
the long run. As it only takes a tiny amount of essential oil to add flavor to any dish, you can save money by not
having to replace your ingredients as often. Because essential oils stay good for so long, you also don’t have to
worry about fresh ingredients going bad if you don’t end up using them before their expiration date. While using
fresh ingredients is still a wonderful way to enhance your cooking, essential oils provide a convenient way to
add flavor when you need it.